WTN: 2002 Donnhoff Niederhauser Hermannshohle Riesling Auslese Nahe Germany. 8.0 alcohol. 375 ml. $38 at Wine Ventures, Tenafly NJ. Terry Theise Estate Selection. Imported by Michael Skurnik Wines, Syosset, New York.
Pale gold color, clear hue, incredible aroma of fruit and spice, rich, intense Rielsing flavor, a bit sweet, but absolutely lovely tastes that persisted through a very long and complex finish; medium mouth feel, very good acidity. Lovely, lovely wine -- robbing the cradle but drinking beautifully. 5*.
We shared this wine as dessert after an unoaked chardonnay and chicken, and a fairly unevolved Cab with hamburger. Somehow it was just a perfect ending to a catch as catch can picnic, deep in a tall tree glen with fireworks booming far away and fire flies playing in the foreground. Perfect night and good friends, good food, good to superb wine. Life continues to be more than all right.
Regards, Bob