2005 Dönnhoff Schlossböckelheimer Felsenberg Riesling Spätlese Nahe

“Shows delicacy and nuance. Vanilla, apricot, lime and a fireworks of mineral get a lift from the vibrant structure. Long and complex, with a gingerbread and mineral aftertaste. (BS)” (04/2007)

“The Felsenberg Spätlese is simply stunning in 2005. The magnificent bouquet offers up a blend of white cherries, intense minerality, lavender and a delicate, white grape-like glaze of botrytis that seems to add an exotic layer without removing any purity or focus. On the palate the wine is pure, succulent and racy, with its medium-bodied structure rock solid under a beautiful cover of puppy fat that gives the wine a plushness on the attack. The finish is very, very long and minerally, with stunning transparency and profound grip. A great young bottle of Spätlese . (Drink between 2008-2025)” (08/2006)

“Pale golden yellow. Subtle bouquet of pineapple, nut oil and lemon zest. The luscious yet crisp papaya fruit is brightened by a refreshing mineral character. Deceptively light and wonderfully drinkable. A charming Riesling with a sweet/salty finish. (JP)” (01/2007)

“Very aromatic. Then very pure and full. Racy, lively, mouthfilling. Chewy, delicate. Still young. 17.5/20 points (JR)” (07/2006)