Dönnhoff Winery Hermannshöhle GG 2022

The Dönnhoff Hermannshöhle GG 2022 is one of the highlights of the Nahe region and sets new standards with its Hermannshöhle Grosses Gewächs (Grand Cru). The Hermannshöhle vineyard, characterized by slate soils and a cool climate, lends this Riesling a distinctive minerality, clear fruit expression, and a finely balanced structure. The Dönnhoff winery, traditionally family-run and terroir-focused, has been producing precise, enjoyable Rieslings for decades, which are admired worldwide. Critics such as Falstaff, Parker, Jancis Robinson, Jeff Leve, and Wine Spectator praise the combination of freshness, complexity, and enormous aging potential; the 2022 vintage confirms this with focused acidity, elegance, and a long, precise finish.

Tasting note: In the glass, the wine displays a bright golden color, enticing with aromas of ripe grapefruit, lime, green apple, and floral nuances, underpinned by a delicate minerality. On the palate, it presents itself as elegant and serene, with lively acidity, a fine texture, and a long, energetic finish; the aftertaste remains fresh and mineral, with a subtle saline aftertaste. Optimal drinking window is expected to begin in 2025 and, depending on storage, may extend into the mid to late 2040s. Food pairing: Suitable companions include seared scallops with lemon butter, asparagus-based dishes, delicate white fish such as pike-perch or cod, and creamy, mild cheeses.