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2008 Riesling Norheimer Kirschheck Spätlese

Wine Details
Producer

Dönnhoff

Place of Origin

Germany

Norheim

Nahe

Color

Sweet White

Grape/Blend

Riesling

Vintages
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Following stellar performances in both of the previous vintages, 2008 was an understated year for Helmut Donnhoff, in a style that harkens back to his classical heritage. The wines are all light, perfectly balanced and wonderfully drinkable, but, like the reserved gentleman himself, none of them are show-stoppers. Perhaps that is best so in 2008, for this is a restrained spatlese vintage in which each of the vineyards expresses its distinct character in its own sublime way, with the Hermannshohle being my favorite among the four that I tasted. That said, as I often write, when Donnhoff is on the label, neither the predicate nor the site is important. The wine is going to be good. Also recommended: 2008 Pinot Blanc (85), 2008 Riesling Trocken (85), 2008 Riesling Trocken Tonschiefer (87), 2008 Schlossbockelheimer Felsenberg Riesling Trocken (89), 2008 Oberhauser Leistenberg Riesling Kabinett (85), 2008 Oberhauser Brucke Riesling Spatlese (89). Other wines tasted: 2008 Riesling.