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2005 H. Donnhoff Norheimer Kirschheck Riesling Spatlese #6

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Minimum Bid Per Bottle is $45
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ITEM 10326797 - Removed from protected passive storage in a temperature controlled home; Purchased upon release; Consignor is original owner

Bidder Quantity Amount Total
2 $45
2005 H. Donnhoff Norheimer Kirschheck Riesling Spatlese #6

RATINGS

91Vinous / IWC

...Subtle honeysuckle aroma blends with hyacinth and lime. Pure, polished peachy fruit and a very refined minerality drift dreamily across the palate. Delicate, almost ethereal and quite long.

91Stephen Tanzer

Subtle honeysuckle aroma blends with hyacinth and lime. Pure, polished peachy fruit and a very refined minerality drift dreamily across the palate.Delicate, almost ethereal and quite long.

PRODUCER

H. Donnhoff

H. Donnhoff is a 32-acre estate in Oberhausen/Nahe, in southwestern Germany. The appellation is the very small Nahe appellation, and Helmut Donnhoff has been making noteworthy wines on his steep hillside vineyards there for more than 30 years. The estate itself has been in his family since 1750. Vineyards are planted to 75% Riesling, 25% Weissburgunder and Granburgunder. About 7,000 bottles are produced annually. Wine writer Hugh Johnson described Helmut Donnhoff as having “a fanatical commitment to quality, and a remarkable natural talent for winemaking.” The estate’s Rieslings are considered among the world’s best.

REGION

TYPE

White Wine, Riesling, Spätlese

This white variety originated in Germany. It’s known for its strong flowery aromas and high acidity. Please note Rieslings can have dramatic differences as the grape can be used to make dry, semi-sweet, sweet and sparkling wines.