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2010 H. Donnhoff Niederhauser Hermannshohle Riesling Auslese #17, 1.5ltr

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Latest Sale Price

July 28, 2024 - $210

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RATINGS

94Vinous / IWC

Luscious aromas of candied pineapple, lemon oil and acacia honey on a bed of smoky botrytis. The succulent weight of papaya fruit is levitated by crisp minerality on the palate...fine balance of creamy fruit and herbal spice on the seductive, very long finish.

93The Wine Advocate

Smoky black tea wafts over quince preserves and almost overripe pear on the nose and the glossy, subtly creamy, yet bright palate... Nut paste and a savory smoked meat dimension contribute complexity to this lusciously lingering Auslese...

17.5Jancis Robinson

Very sweet and dense and firm – terroir just powers through the sweetness and acidity.

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, Auslese

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.

VINTAGE

2010 H. Donnhoff Niederhauser Hermannshohle Riesling Auslese #17