Donnhoff, Niederhauser Hermannshohle Riesling Spatlese Vintage:2018 5 ha monopole planted in

5 ha monopole planted in the early 1950s)

Here too there are hints of menthol and wood framing the ripe and fresh dark berry fruit liqueur-like nose where additional nuances of spice and rose petal are present

bloody notes on the nose

on the youthfully austere and mildly awkward finish as there is just enough dryness to mention

intense and driving finish

Donnhoff, Niederhauser Hermannshohle Riesling Spatlese Vintage:2018 5 ha monopole planted inPale golden yellow. Mesmerizing aromas of papaya, cherry, sweet herbs and tobacco. Discreet yet intense cherry fruit rises from the mid palate, accompanied by brilliant acidity. Animated and spicy wine with a riveting finish. Perhaps the finest of the spatleses shown here. Joel B. Payne