Dönnhoff
Dellchen GG Riesling
Nahe, Germany
The 2012 Dönnhoff Niederhauser Dellchen Grosses Gewachs (GG) is Focused with a driving intensity. The nose is not intensely aromatic, but then, this wine is slightly cold: freshly cut green apple, fresh spearmint, lemon thyme. On the palate, it feels bone dry, despite some silky glycerol that adds weight and body. The backbone is tersely electric. Tension amid terroir-driven notes of calcareous soil, wet sea shell, fleur de sel, dried pear, pink grapefruit rind all leading into a mouthwatering finish.
The 2012 Dönnhoff Niederhauser Dellchen Grosses Gewachs (GG) is Focused with a driving intensity. The nose is not intensely aromatic, but then, this wine is slightly cold: freshly cut green apple, fresh spearmint, lemon thyme. On the palate, it feels bone dry, despite some silky glycerol that adds weight and body. The backbone is tersely electric. Tension amid terroir-driven notes of calcareous soil, wet sea shell, fleur de sel, dried pear, pink grapefruit rind all leading into a mouthwatering finish.
May 9th, 2015
Another masterpiece from the boys at Donnhoff. Such a treat to even be in the same room as this wine. #atg
Another masterpiece from the boys at Donnhoff. Such a treat to even be in the same room as this wine. #atg
Apr 7th, 2015White flowers, honey suckle, salted lime rind, Thai basil. Turned up to 11! 12's are so damn friendly and generous
White flowers, honey suckle, salted lime rind, Thai basil. Turned up to 11! 12's are so damn friendly and generous
Sep 23rd, 2014
One of the best Rieslings i‘ve had. A never ending elixir 😍
One of the best Rieslings i‘ve had. A never ending elixir 😍
Nov 13th, 2024
Jaune très clair nez citron confit mandarine attaque superbe délicate avec une belle densité et une précision diabolique finale longue sur des amers nobles peau de pomelos avec une relative salinité tres beau
Jaune très clair nez citron confit mandarine attaque superbe délicate avec une belle densité et une précision diabolique finale longue sur des amers nobles peau de pomelos avec une relative salinité tres beau
Dec 25th, 2016
Very young. Tropical nose. Quava. With more air became very floral. Jasmine. Med.+ - high acidity. Should develop more body with age. Will open next bottle in 5 years. Decant!
Very young. Tropical nose. Quava. With more air became very floral. Jasmine. Med.+ - high acidity. Should develop more body with age. Will open next bottle in 5 years. Decant!
Feb 13th, 2015