What importer Skurnik Wines has to say about this wine...
Region: NaheGrape: RieslingVineyard: Niederhauser HermannshöhleSoil Type: Argillaceous slate with limestone veins and volcanic elementsSlope 40 – 60%Aspect SouthAge of Vines: Up to 65 yearsClassification: VDP. GROSSE LAGEWine-making: Fermented and matured in a mixture of stainless steel vats and neutral 10+-year-old 1200L German stuckfass from Hösch.Niederhauser HermannshöhleFor over 100 years, the Hermannshöhle has been revered as the Nahe‘s top-ranked site and the benchmark by which all other vineyards in the region are judged. It takes its name from a small mine, or “Höhle”, in the middle of the hillside. “Hermann” is derived from Hermes, the Roman god of messengers and travelers, and the name likely hints at an ancient place of worship once located here. This site faces due south and lies 130 –175 m above sea level. Its soils are primarily blackish gray slate mixed with extrusive igneous rock, porphyry and limestone. For generations, this marvelous site has shaped our expectations for what fine wines from the Nahe can achieve.A perfect, steep southern slope with soils consisting of blackish grey slate and volcanic elements, extremely rich in minerals. The stuff of legends, for over 100 years this has been the most lauded site in theentire Nahe wine growing region.
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Grape Variety
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Vintage
2020
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Size
1.5L
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Farming Practice
Sustainable
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Sweetness
Off-Dry
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Body
Medium Bodied
German Wines
Is there a better grape than Riesling? Is there a better value? Its fruit purity, its perfume, and its mineral nuance are all unparalleled. And for centuries, the top German Rieslings were priced accordingly: at least as expensive as the top red wines of Bordeaux and Burgundy. But nowadays you could spend a lifetime exploring Germany’s great Riesling-producing regions while staying well within your budget. You might take an occasional break to try Germany’s other white grapes or perhaps a glass of Spätburgunder (the local name for Pinot Noir). It’s time to get started!
