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Donnhoff, Riesling Spatlese Kreuznacher Krotenpfuhl, 2007

Name: Donnhoff, Riesling Spatlese Kreuznacher Krotenpfuhl, 2007
Brand: Donnhoff
SKU: NYC-[PVT]-PVT-ACELL021426-021426-DRSKK2007-ROW5-BOX 2 3
Price: 69.99 USD
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Dessert Wine from Nahe, Germany

by Donnhoff

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Dönnhoff is a Nahe legend—a producer whose Rieslings define the region's elegant, mineral-driven character. The 2007 vintage was exceptional for German Riesling, and this Spätlese from Krötenpfuhl (the name means 'toad puddle'—a nod to the vineyard's marshiness) shows why. Nearly 19 years on, the wine has developed beautifully: peony, lily, tangerine, blood orange, mint, and quince create a richly-textured bouquet. The palate is buoyant and refreshing despite its honeyed botrytis notes—tropical fruit (kiwi), caramelized apricot, lemony acidity all balanced by remarkable freshness. This is an off-dry Spätlese that demonstrates the magic of mature German Riesling.

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Professional Reviews

Robert Parker

RP 95

"I'm tempted to assert that with his second rendition of this parcel (half of which gave its first crop) - namely his 2007 Kreuzncher Krotenpfuhl Riesling Spatlese - Donnhoff has hit a towering home run, except that the metaphor seems wrong for a wine that is really quite delicate and subtle. But what complexity and sheer sensual allure this has! Peony, lily, tangerine, blood orange, mint, and quince in the nose lead to a richly-textured, palpably high-extract, yet buoyant and refreshing palate performance, with a sneaky appearance of honeyed botrytis. And talk about salinity, savor, and animality in wine: you'll know what they are when you taste this. A finish can afford to be understated if it never seems to end. Absent a track record, it's still hard to imagine this rewarding fewer than two decades in the cellar, although like Donnhoff's Kirschheck, one certainly wants to savor some of it young." -David Schildknecht

Details

Grape Variety

Riesling
Vintage

2007
Size

750ml
Farming Practice

Traditional
Sweetness

Sweet

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!

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