Variety: Riesling
Region: Nahe
Vineyard: Norheimer Kirschheck
Soil Type: Grey slate mixed with sandstone
Fermentation & Élevage: A combination of stainless steel and large, used barrel
Norheimer Kirschheck:
The oldest recorded vineyards of the Nahe are located in this part of the village of Norheim. Kirsche means “cherry”, so the age-old name of the site likely refers to the wild cherries that grow even today amidst the vines. The site faces due south and its soils are composed largely of grey slate mixed with sandstone.
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2024
Country:
Germany
Region:
Nahe
Appellation:
Nahe
Variety:
Riesling
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | DE-DHF-40-24 | 12/750ml |
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2023
James Suckling
Score
96
Date
2024-08-08
"Very juicy and very animating, this is a beautiful riesling Spätlese that's light years removed from the cliches for this category. I love the delicacy of this very concentrated, yet light-footed wine that delights and fascinates as it dances its way over your palate and off into the distance. Drink or hold."
2023
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2024-09-03
"The 2023 Riesling Norheimer Kirschheck Spätlese benefits from cool nights. Dönnhoff emphasizes that this has no botrytis. A touch of tangerine appears on the nose. The palate brings immense charm to the veil-like lightness. This is all delicacy and elegance, scented with tangerine. It's beautifully restrained and so fresh. Around 50-60 g/L of sweetness against thrilling acid means this is still only medium sweet. The 2023 is exquisite, pure and taut. (Medium)"
2022
Wine Enthusiast
Score
92
Date
2024-04-18
"There is a whiff of pine that is followed by juicy nectarine and macerated apricot notes in this lush sptlese. It,s balanced and very expressive, with prominent acidity that flows authoritatively, but it is well merged with the rest of the elements. ‡ A.Z."
2021
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2022-08-03
2021
Wine Advocate
Score
93+
Date
2022-08-25
2021
Wine Spectator
Score
91
Date
2023-02-23
2020
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2021-08-07
2020
Wine Advocate
Score
95
Date
2021-09-23
2019
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2020-09-17
2019
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2020-08-13