Donnhoff, Kreuznacher Krotenpfuhl Riesling GG Size:3x1.5L Intensely perfumed nose displays spicy

Intensely perfumed nose displays spicy dark berry and floral character

Tasted October 2018

with some austerity

Composed around the harvest of 2004 with no less than 121 wines from 12 different vintages dating back as far as 1990

There is just enough reduction to hide all but subtle floral and spice wisps

Donnhoff, Kreuznacher Krotenpfuhl Riesling GG Size:3x1.5L Intensely perfumed nose displays spicyThe nose pungently and enticingly combines oregano, mustard seed, lemon zest and sea breeze. The palate is firm, tangy and bright, at 13% alcohol coming off as full and forceful. The mustard seed suggestion adds stimulating cut to a finish whose lemony brightness and animation are surprising for the vintage, and which is admirably transparent to stony, alkaline and saline nuances. (For background on this bottling as well as information about the site