Donnhoff, Kreuznacher Krotenpfuhl Riesling Kabinett, Nahe

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2019 Dönnhoff Kreuznacher Krötenpfuhl Riesling Kabinett

The 2019 Dönnhoff Kreuznacher Krötenpfuhl Riesling Kabinett is a highly regarded, elegant off‑dry Riesling from the Nahe, praised for its balance of ripe orchard fruit, stony minerality, and racy acidity. Aroma/flavour: lemon and lime peel, green apple, hints of pineapple/mango, wet‑stone/gravelly minerality, with subtle spice and sometimes a touch of honey or petrol as it evolves. Palate: delicate, round yet precise; off‑dry with noticeable residual sugar that is lifted by bright, “dancing” acidity, giving a juicy, gulpable feel rather than a heavy sweetness. Finish: pleasantly salty/mineral and persistent, typical of top Nahe Kabinett. One professional note describes it as “bright and sulfured on the precise, elegant and refined nose,” then “round and elegant… with flesh and texture and almost a Spätlese character,” finishing “pleasantly salty on the intense and persistent finish.” Vineyard and style context Krötenpfuhl sits on warm, pebbly loess‑loam soils with a high share of gravelly quartzite and a southern aspect, promoting early flowering and small berries that yield delicate aromatics, lively acidity, and good concentration even at Kabinett ripeness. Dönnhoff’s Kabinett from this site is known for being accessible young but also capable of evolving well in bottle. Drinking window and serving Now vs. later: already delicious now, with enough acidity and structure to improve over several more years in a cool, dark cellar. Serving: chill to about 8–10°C; excellent with spicy Asian or Middle Eastern dishes, seafood, and light poultry, or simply as an aperitif.