2015 Dönnhoff Norheimer Kirschheck Riesling Spätlese - Germany, Nahe (7/30/2018)
– popped and poured –
– tasted non-blind over a few hours –
– AP #: … 15 16 –
NOSE: powdered donuts; powdery lime; quinine; hint of petrol; light frozen orange juice note emerged after 1.5 hours.
BODY: medium bodied; pale yellow color.
TASTE: high acidity — nervy, especially for a Donnhoff; lightly tropical; gooseberry/green grapes mix; light to medium-light mineral on the finish; proper Spat. — really, almost drinks like a Kabinett; moreish — insanely easy to drink; 9% alc. not noticeable; faint sense of saltiness, or umami. Some may find it too acidic, but I love the nervy energy that cuts through the r.s. in this wine. Very impressive. Drink or Hold.
50, 5, 13, 17, 8 = (93 pts.)