Donnhoff Riesling Niederhauser Trocken

2023 Donhoff Niederhauser Riesling Trocken...$39.99 / 750ml

The wonderful peach and floral aromas that pour from the glass make this super-elegant and super-precise dry Nahe riesling irresistible. Very pure and straight, with a northern coolness that precisely balances the restrained ripeness to create a compelling harmony on the barely medium-bodied palate. Drink or hold.
Rated 95/100 James Suckling

The Dönnhoff family first came to the Nahe region 250 years ago, establishing a traditional farm in the village of Oberhäusen an der Nahe, which included livestock and vegetable gardens in addition to some grape growing. Oberhäusen and this part of the Nahe river valley is very pastoral; it feels far away from the relative hustle and bustle of the Rheingau and wine tourism. The countryside is serene and beautiful, marked by steep hillside vineyards in the succession of villages following the river from Norheim to Niederhausen, through Oberhäusen, ending in Schlössbockelheim.
The Estate has grown to 25 hectares but both father and son feel that this is as large as they want to be; more growth would mean less time in the vineyards and cellar, where they feel most at home and in their element. Cornelius is as thoughtful as his father, Helmut Jr., and the two share the same view on winemaking, viticulture, and taste in wine; balance and “Das ganze ding muss klingen – The whole thing must be sound” are at the center of their philosophy.--Importer