Donnhoff, Norheimer Kirschheck Riesling Spatlese, Nahe

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2019 Dönnhoff Norheimer Kirschheck Riesling Spätlese

The 2019 Dönnhoff Norheimer Kirschheck Riesling Spätlese is a highly regarded, site-specific Riesling from the Nahe region of Germany, known for its racy acidity, peachy fruit, and mineral-driven slate character. Key details Producer: Weingut Dönnhoff (Oberhausen, Nahe) – one of Germany’s most respected Riesling estates. Vineyard: Norheimer Kirschheck – a steep, south-facing site with grey slate, sandstone, and Rotliegend soils; named for the cherry trees that still grow there. Grape: 100% Riesling, from vines up to around 50–55 years old. Style: Spätlese (late harvest), medium-sweet but balanced by vivid acidity; ABV typically around 8.5%. Aroma/flavour: Fragrant and racy, with peach, cherry, citrus, green apple, and pronounced mineral/slate notes; some notes of honey and manuka richness. Structure: Tense, energetic fruit with “vivacious” acidity that first highlights the Spätlese sweetness, then cuts through it for a sparkling, clean finish. Overall impression: “Elite Riesling of exceptional pedigree” – classy, textured, and built to age enticingly. Drinking window: Drinking now - 2032 If you’re considering adding it to your cellar: this is a classic, terroir-driven Nahe Spätlese with strong collectibility, especially from a top estate and a well-regarded site like Kirschheck.