2020 Donnhoff Spatlese Nieder Hermannshohle

The 2020 Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle Riesling Spätlese is magic. Pure, refined and aristocratic on the flinty, slate-dominated and slightly herbal nose that is populated by crushed stones and tiny mint leaves, while the bright fruit is perfectly interwoven with terroir-driven flavors. Racy, juicy-piquant and intense on the palate, this is a noble, highly elegant and complex Hermannshöhle with a long, intense and complex yet again very refined and floating finish. A genius of a Spätlese where everything is perfectly interwoven to an unspeakable beauty. "What is it that is so beautiful? That is the magic!," says Helmuth Dönnhoff, describing his philosophy of beauty. 8.5% alcohol. Tasted at the domain in July 2021. 97 points

Prettily scented citrus aroma is the first impression but as you swirl the wine in the glass, there is a depth and richness to the fruit. Peachy citrus flavours give way to mouth-watering citrus that puts the sweetness into the background. Arrow-like finish. 17 points