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2003 H. Donnhoff Niederhauser Hermannshohle Riesling Spatlese #12, 1.5ltr

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June 23, 2013 - $85

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RATINGS

95The Wine Advocate

...A bold, sultry wine, it unleashes powerful waves of pears, candied apples, spices, melon balls, raspberries, and red currants...stupendous flavor profile, depth, and sensual nature led me to write “sexylicious!” in my notebook...

92Wine Spectator

Fireworks of mineral and fruit. Berries, mandarin orange, flowers and minerals mark this complex, vivid Riesling. It's all supported by a vibrant structure, ending in a long, long citrus and mineral-laced aftertaste. Drink now through 2020.

18.5+ Jancis Robinson

Savoury, intense, green vegetal edge. Very broad and full. Quite astringent still. Minerals. Really excellent, but less forward. Very, very deep.

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.

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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.