2023 Donnhoff Oberhauser Brucke Riesling Spatlese

Donnhoff make the best wines in the Nahe region, and some of the finest anywhere in the world. While it was Helmut Donnhoff that launched this estate to worldwide attention, winemaking duties are now managed by his talented son, Cornelius. There's a deep understanding of the grand wines and grand vineyards that's been handed down through the generations. And given the enormous technical proficiency Cornelius has demonstrated so far, Donnhoff is sure to be at the top of the vinous hierarchy for years to come.

An exclusive monopole of the estate, the steep, slate-rich Oberhauser Brucke vineyard sits on a distinct river bend that yields some of Germany's most coveted Pradikat Rieslings. Its Spatlese and Auslese balance electrifying mineral acidity with lush fruit sweetness, delivering an effortless harmony of weightless power, purity, and decades-long cellaring potential.

Other Reviews...
When worlds colide. The tension between the cool, dark side (think Darth Vader) and the enormous brightness of the stone fruit (think Luke Skywalker) makes this astonishing riesling Spatlese extremely compelling. The most beautiful pineapple and grapefruit aromas. Fabulous freshness at the stunningly straight and pure finish. Drink or hold.
98 points
JamesSuckling.com

The 2023 Riesling Oberhäuser Brücke Spätlese is from a geologically complex site that has loess, loam, shale, weathered sandstone and volcanic formations, the moderating influence of the river also means that botrytis is possible. Spätlese and Auslese are harvested together but selected in the vineyard. Golden and gently botrytised fruit goes into Spätlese. This charms with a touch of crushed blackcurrant foliage and ripest, juiciest Reine Claude plum, all edged with citrus. Beautifully taut, vividly concentrated, yet no heaviness, just light-footed, dancing, playful and oh so balanced. Drink 2034-2070.
96 points
Anne Krebiehl MW - Vinous