2012 Dönnhoff Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle Riesling Spätlese, Germany, Nahe, Wine Review

Donnhoff makes some of the best Rieslings in the world. This wine is fantastic if still a bit young. Even those who said they didn't appreciate sweet wine thought it was great. Light golden in color. The nose has just the slightest bit of petrol. Also some lemon candy with powdered sugar. On the palate, there is some acid but not a ton. Minerals and lemon candy. Nice depth. Long finish. This goes great with most foods especially those with some kick. This should last for another decade probably two.

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2012

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$65.00USD

Top Ten German White Wines - 2016

I tend to taste and drink a lot of wine over the course of a year. I am in a few tasting groups, sometimes the wines are consumed at various local wine store tastings and a number drunk with friends and family.

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Refreshing White Wine Recommendations for those Hot Summer Nights

The dog days of summer are once again upon us. Whether your remedy to beat the heat is a cool pool, a shade tree, or a blasting air conditioner, it always helps to have a relaxing beverage to help ease the pain. IntoWine.com asked our panel of wine experts to recommend refreshing white wines for those hot summer nights: " On a hot summer evening, I look for a chilled white wine. I also find that if the wine has a bit of sweetness, it offsets the heat a bit. My go-to wines on these evenings tend to be Rieslings. Rieslings are one of the most versatile wines for matching with food. They are especially great with light summer fare such as a salad or fish or fruit. They also make easy sipping on their own.

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2015 Dönnhoff Dellchen Riesling Großes Gewächs, Germany, Nahe, Wine Review

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Donnhoff is one of the top producers of Riesling's in the world. This is a dry version from the excellent 2015 vintage. While still young, this wine was fantastic. Light golden in color with some green hues. The nose is pretty with peaches, salinity, and lots of minerals. On the palate, this is full bodied. It has a nice sturdy crispness but abundant fruit as well. Peaches with underlying minerality. Very long and rich finish. Delicious. This should drink well for another ten to twelve years. It will go with a wide variety of foods - practically anything.

2010 Dönnhoff Oberhäuser Leistenberg Riesling Kabinett, Germany, Nahe, Wine Review

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I love Donnhoff wines and they did quite well in 2010. This one seems to be just about at peak. Medium golden in color. The nose is lovely with wet rock/minerality and a bit of peaches and slight pineapple. Medium bodied. Slightly viscous. Great acidity. On the palate, this is slightly sweet but not overblown for a Kabinett. Pineapple, peach and some lemon with a nice minerals base. Long finish. This is delicious on its own but will work with seafood or fruit salads. It should continue to drink well for another ten to fifteen years.

2003 Dönnhoff Schloßböckelheimer Felsenberg Riesling Spätlese, Germany, Nahe, Wine Review

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2003

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2003 wasa a very hot summer in Europe and many wines reflected that heat. At age 16, this wine is ripe and sweet but does not seem to be hurt by the heat. In fact, it was delicious and has matured beautifully. Still has years to go. Light golden in color. The nose has minerals, slight peach, slight simple syrup and is very clean (no petrol). On the palate, this is viscous and slightly sweet. Nice peach and minerals notes. Decent not great acidity. It was paried with a roasted beet salad with deep fried goat cheese croutons and that was an excellent match.

2012 Dönnhoff Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle Riesling Spätlese, Germany, Nahe, Wine Review

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