Winemaker Notes
For over 100 years, the Hermannshohle has been rated the best site in the Nahe and is therefore the bench mark by which all other vineyards in the region are judged.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
What is more extraordinary about this great dry riesling, the fact that it’s so youthful at six years of age, or the incredible aromatic complexity? With each swirl of the glass it grows and changes, at first pear and quince dominating, then peach and pineapple, followed by mandarin orange. Very concentrated, but with underplayed power on the creamy, medium-bodied palate. Moderate acidity in this context, but such an elegant finish.
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Wine Spectator
Cardamom and white pepper aromas and flavors give way to nectarine and gooseberry notes in this tightly wound, bone-dry Riesling. The minerality is prominent, giving this a woolly texture, with hints of wet stone adding to the complexity. The finish shows grip and depth. Give this time. Best from 2023 through 2034.
Riesling possesses a remarkable ability to reflect the character of wherever it is grown while still maintaining its identity. A regal variety of incredible purity and precision, this versatile grape can be just as enjoyable dry or sweet, young or old, still or sparkling and can age longer than nearly any other white variety. Somm Secret—Given how difficult it is to discern the level of sweetness in a Riesling from the label, here are some clues to find the dry ones. First, look for the world “trocken.” (“Halbtrocken” or “feinherb” mean off-dry.) Also a higher abv usually indicates a drier Riesling.
