Nikolaihof

Vom Stein Federspiel Riesling

9.331 ratings
9.312 pro ratings
Wachau, Niederösterreich, Austria
Riesling
Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Fruit Desserts, Meaty & Oily Fish, Duck, Goat & Feta Cheese, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Erik Nordman

Wonderful, complex Wachau Riesling with a little bit of age on it. I love how Nikolaihof is willing to hold on to their stuff a bit longer to release it at an appropriate time for the wine, this is singing right now but is also very youthful and has a long life ahead of it. Simultaneously rich and nimble on the palate, with great energy.

- Color: medium (-) yellow-gold
- Nose: preserved lemon, slightly underripe nectarine, wet river stone, some hard cheese rind leesiness, a bit of petrol-y action, an ever so slight oxidative bruised green apple edge from the bit of age, some white dogwood florals, and a tiny bit of mandarin orange
- Palate: just-ripe nectarine and mandarin, slightly bruised green apple, clean, wet slate-y minerality, a savory leesy edge, petrol, and a very slight sweet basil note, and the tiniest bit of almond skin oxidation.
- Acid: high
- RS: dry, few grams of balancing RS but not much apparent on the palate
- Alcohol: medium, not at all obstructive or hot
- Body: medium (-) body, oily, lees-influenced texture

Wonderful, complex Wachau Riesling with a little bit of age on it. I love how Nikolaihof is willing to hold on to their stuff a bit longer to release it at an appropriate time for the wine, this is singing right now but is also very youthful and has a long life ahead of it. Simultaneously rich and nimble on the palate, with great energy.

- Color: medium (-) yellow-gold
- Nose: preserved lemon, slightly underripe nectarine, wet river stone, some hard cheese rind leesiness, a bit of petrol-y action, an ever so slight oxidative bruised green apple edge from the bit of age, some white dogwood florals, and a tiny bit of mandarin orange
- Palate: just-ripe nectarine and mandarin, slightly bruised green apple, clean, wet slate-y minerality, a savory leesy edge, petrol, and a very slight sweet basil note, and the tiniest bit of almond skin oxidation.
- Acid: high
- RS: dry, few grams of balancing RS but not much apparent on the palate
- Alcohol: medium, not at all obstructive or hot
- Body: medium (-) body, oily, lees-influenced texture

May 5th, 2018
Luke Wohlers

The smoky side of Riesling. Thanks for sharing!

The smoky side of Riesling. Thanks for sharing!

1 person found it helpfulApr 21st, 2015
Ian Burrows

Sommelier Atelier Crenn

9.1

Truly compelling example of semi-mature dry Riesling. Savory, beeswax, grapefruit. Beautiful integration, length & freshness.

Truly compelling example of semi-mature dry Riesling. Savory, beeswax, grapefruit. Beautiful integration, length & freshness.

May 15th, 2016
Casey Curbow

Sales Associate Windsor Wine Merchants

9.1

Ripe pineapple, baked Golden Delicious apple, smoke and ash. Pure fruit with a touch of age yet still showing youthful acid and chiseled dryness.

Ripe pineapple, baked Golden Delicious apple, smoke and ash. Pure fruit with a touch of age yet still showing youthful acid and chiseled dryness.

Nov 22nd, 2015
Peter N

2006. Exactly as it should be; Wachau Riesling in a glass defined. Rich, perfectly balanced , expressive. Remarkably fresh and youthful.

2006. Exactly as it should be; Wachau Riesling in a glass defined. Rich, perfectly balanced , expressive. Remarkably fresh and youthful.

May 25th, 2015
Christian Broder

GM/Sommelier The Social Wine Company

9.4

Skulking power. Showing some age, but layered with fresh lemon, lime, daisies, and intense stone. Petrol has yet to set. 2006.

Skulking power. Showing some age, but layered with fresh lemon, lime, daisies, and intense stone. Petrol has yet to set. 2006.

Jan 26th, 2015
romo

Special savory sauce. Not for everyone, but especially for me. 😋

Special savory sauce. Not for everyone, but especially for me. 😋

Sep 11th, 2023
romo

Like me, gaining weight with age. Still great acid and buoyant. Purple label.

Like me, gaining weight with age. Still great acid and buoyant. Purple label.

Dec 9th, 2021
romo

Always a pleasure. Still fresh and bright with turmeric cauliflower chicken.

Always a pleasure. Still fresh and bright with turmeric cauliflower chicken.

Sep 12th, 2020
romo

🍑 + ⛽️ + 🥭 +🧂 = 🌈

🍑 + ⛽️ + 🥭 +🧂 = 🌈

Mar 9th, 2020