More great news from the 2012 Vintage
We have told you about Burgundy, Oregon and even Chateauneuf du Pape having superb vintages in 2012, well lets add Germany to the list. The 2012 Vintage in Germany has been rated 96 Points by the Wine Spectator, the wines have a great deal of acidity and will last for ages but have the fruit concentration to be enjoyed in their youth. We just received an amazing set of wines from Donnhoff.
2012 Donnhoff Niederhauser Hermannshohle Riesling Spatlese...$56.99
Tantalizing aromas of papaya, cherry, sweet herbs and tobacco. A discreet but intense cherry flavor rises on the palate, brightened by understated acidity. Subtly spicy and long on the finish. I may be underrating this.90 points
Rated 90/100 Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
2012 Donnhoff Norheimer Kirschheck Riesling Spatlese...$39.99
Lush and fruity, with apple compote, pear tart and lemon curd flavors that show fine balance and a lilting structure. Offers jasmine and honeysuckle notes midpalate, with a light, creamy finish. Suave and elegant. Drink now through 2035. 168 cases imported. –KM
Rated 92/100 The Wine Spectator
2012 Donnhoff Schlossbockelheimer Felsenberg Riesling Spatlese "Felsenturmchen" 750ml...$39.99
2012 Donnhoff Kreuznacher Krotenpfuhl Riesling Kabinett 750ml...$24.99
Again almost Feinherb styling, and the usual brown-butter chocolatey cardamom thing is clear, and the wine is deft and classy. It’s in the Dellchen family of savory “dark” flavors. The warm löss loam of the Kröthenpfuhl is rich in small quartzite pebbles and these, along with the fact that this is south-facing site, causes the soiil to warm up very quickly. The grapes ripen early and retain a feisty acidity.
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