The name Dönnhoff needs no introduction to lovers of Riesling. The Nahe estate ranks among Germany’s best and with good reason. This 2006 Spätlese from the Schlossböckelheimer Felsenberg vineyard is a superbly balanced wine, the residual sugar held in check by fine, brisk acidity.
This is the sort of wine that makes Riesling such a compelling grape and leaves one wondering why so many simply ‘don’t get it’. The combination of stonefruit and zesty citrus literally explodes in the mouth. The wine remains light on its feet, yet is immensely satisfying. It’s hard to think of a better start to a lazy Sunday afternoon.
2006 DÖNNHOFF SCHLOSSBÖCKELHEIMER FELSENBERG RIESLING SPÄTLESE
Producer: Dönnhoff
Variety: Riesling
Vintage: 2006
Region: Nahe, Germany
ABV: 8.5%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: N/a
Date tasted: 13 June 2014
Tasting Note:
Bright yellow with golden tinges. Open and aromatic nose of stonefruit (apricot, peach), cumquat and lime citrus. Off-dry (not too sweet), medium bodied, superbly balanced palate. A lovely melange of rich sweet stonefruit and fresh zesty citrus. Lively, complex and ever-so vibrant. An absolutely pleasure to drink. In a good place now, but should continue to develop in bottle for many years to come.
Score: 18/20
This is the sort of wine that makes Riesling such a compelling grape and leaves one wondering why so many simply ‘don’t get it’. The combination of stonefruit and zesty citrus literally explodes in the mouth. The wine remains light on its feet, yet is immensely satisfying. It’s hard to think of a better start to a lazy Sunday afternoon.
2006 DÖNNHOFF SCHLOSSBÖCKELHEIMER FELSENBERG RIESLING SPÄTLESEProducer: Dönnhoff
Variety: Riesling
Vintage: 2006
Region: Nahe, Germany
ABV: 8.5%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: N/a
Date tasted: 13 June 2014
Tasting Note:
Bright yellow with golden tinges. Open and aromatic nose of stonefruit (apricot, peach), cumquat and lime citrus. Off-dry (not too sweet), medium bodied, superbly balanced palate. A lovely melange of rich sweet stonefruit and fresh zesty citrus. Lively, complex and ever-so vibrant. An absolutely pleasure to drink. In a good place now, but should continue to develop in bottle for many years to come.
Score: 18/20
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