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2009 Dönnhoff Dellchen Riesling Grosses Gewächs
Dönnhoff
A historic steeply sloping vineyard which Dönnhoff awoke from its slumber. Steep terraces in a hollow with slate and porphyry soils. The vines are about 20 years old and yield about 35hl/ha. 100% selective hand harvest. The must is fermented and the wine matured in classic wooden barrels and stainless steel vats. Vigorously spicy and at the same time dancingly elegant with great depth and a fascinating charisma.
February, 2011
Wine Advocate
94 points
Donnhoff's 2009 Norheimer Dellchen Riesling Grosses Gewachs evinces distilled mirabelle and purple plum; shrimp shell reduction; sea breeze; peat; and forest floor, in an aromatic display of head-scratching intrigue and complexity. All of these aromatic complications reveal their counterparts on a palate of surprisingly lush fresh-fruitedness. The sense of lift, vibrancy, and focus are striking for a wine of 13% alcohol and the iodine, salt, and shrimp shell mineral aspects render the finish compulsively saliva- and next sip-inducing. I expect this to perform brilliantly for another 12-15 years.
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