Donnhoff has an very high brand equity especially in the US. They produce some of the most sought-after and highly scored Rieslings in the world. Even so, you can still get the wine I tried for 25$. I haven't had much Riesling from Dönnhoff. I've felt like there are so many other good producers that you can get for less money, but I found the 2011 Dönnhoff Tonschiefer Riesling Trocken on the shelfs of my local store yesterday and thought it was a good time to check it out.
The 2011 vintage for Rieslings in Germany has gotten alot of praise, and it couldn't come at a better time. Although I loved the acidity in the 2010 vintage, it is nice to be able to buy the more easy and approachable wines from 2011.
Apples and lemons on the nose. Green apples, sitrus and a touch of honey on the palate, but the one thing that really stands out is the chalkiness or crushed stones. This is not the same type of minerality as i got on the Kuhling-Gillot. This minerality tastes like if you take white stones and crush them into powder and put it in your mouth. It has a great length for a Riesling Trocken. It's balanced and smooth with the acidity balancing out the apples and the crushed stone nicely. At this stage it has very primary fuits and flavour profile. 91 points
This is a stunning 2011 Riesling Trocken from Donnhoff. I can easily see this wine improve for at least 5 more years, although it's drinking very well already. At 25$ this i a BUY.
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