2023 Dönnhoff "Tonschiefer Trocken" Riesling, Nahe, GermanyABOUT THIS WINE: The 2023 Riesling Tonschiefer was picked mainly in the Oberhuser Leistenberg (80%) and a neighboring site, both on Tonschiefer or shale, plus younger vines from the Klamm and the Hermannshhle. It is made in stainless steel only. The nose is shy but shows a savory, herbal note of fern, tender lemons and a certain stoniness. The palate is beautifully restrained, crystal clear, stony and pervaded by clear cut lemon brightness, finishing

tension and bright flavors

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A maximum 30% new oak barrels are used to age the wine

took over the Les Grands Bois estate

The mild climate is countered by the cool limestone

In October of 2014

the passion with which the almost six hectares are cultivated

where warm days and cool nights allow the grapes to develop intense flavors while retaining natural acidity

borders Asili to the southwest

most of the vineyard work continues to be done by hand

has been producing wines since the early 1990s

concentrate the flavors