{"title":"Dönnhoff Wine Collection","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"955\"\u003eBased in Germany’s Nahe region, the estate has built a global reputation for wines that combine crystalline purity with precise structure and remarkable consistency. What makes Dönnhoff essential is its balance of clarity and power. The wines are shaped by steep volcanic and slate-rich vineyards, yielding Riesling that is intensely mineral, finely detailed, and built for both immediate pleasure and long-term aging.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2023-d-nnhoff-riesling-spatlese-oberh-user-br-ckesomm2411-dnhf23rsspob-750","title":"2023 Dönnhoff, Riesling Spatlese \"Oberhäuser Brücke\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere’s no better way to roll into the holiday season than to offer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea bar-raising Riesling from the master, Cornelius \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDönnhoff.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e He continues to craft Rieslings with the greatest level of balance possible. Year in and year out, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDönnhoff single-site Rieslings are strikingly precise, never homogenous, and always a crystal clear expression of site and vintage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the years, the prestige and desirability of Dönnhoff have skyrocketed to the point where they rank as the top producer of their region and are constantly vying for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eundisputed Riesling Champion of the world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe consider Riesling of this quality to be the only varietal blue chip that can hold up in the cellar to top-tier White Burgundy for a fraction of the price. Today’s offerings can easily be cellared for another 10 to 15 years. Furthermore, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpätlese Pradikat wines are one of the most versatile food pairing wines out there \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith their pristine natural sugar ripeness tempered with laser, mouthwatering acidity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOberhäuser Brücke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the smallest single vineyard (1.1ha) in this valley and a monopole site directly by the river, which regulates the temperature. Grey slate bedrock with loam and volcanic elements. Due to wide diurnal temperature swings along the river, Brücke often ripens even later than in the Hermannshöhle. Fermented and aged in stainless steel vats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Suckling 98 Points:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \"When worlds collide. 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43170770124854,"sku":"SOMM2411-DNHF23RSSPOB-750","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/DonnhoffOberhausenSandsWineStore.png?v=1738357752"},{"product_id":"2023-d-nnhoff-riesling-spatlese-niederh-user-hermannsh-hlesomm2411-dnhf23rsspnh-750","title":"2023 Dönnhoff, Riesling Spatlese \"Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere’s no better way to roll into the holiday season than to offer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea bar-raising Rieslings from the master, Cornelius \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDönnhoff.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e He continues to craft Rieslings with the greatest level of balance possible. Year in and year out, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDönnhoff single-site Rieslings are strikingly precise, never homogenous, and always a crystal clear expression of site and vintage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the years, the prestige and desirability of Dönnhoff have skyrocketed to the point where they rank as the top producer of their region and are constantly vying for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eundisputed Riesling Champion of the world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe consider Riesling of this quality to be the only varietal blue chip that can hold up in the cellar to top-tier White Burgundy for a fraction of the price. Today’s offerings can easily be cellared for another 10 to 15 years. Furthermore, Spätlese Pradikat wines are one of the most versatile food pairing wines out there with their pristine natural sugar ripeness tempered with laser, mouthwatering acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43170782740534,"sku":"SOMM2411-DNHF23RSSPNH-750","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/DonnhoffNiederWineStore.png?v=1738280875"},{"product_id":"weingut-d-nnhoff-schlo-b-ckelheimer-felsenberg-riesling-grosses-gew-chs-somm2411-dnhf22rssfgg-750","title":"2022 Weingut Dönnhoff, Schloßböckelheimer Felsenberg Riesling Grosses Gewächs","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of Germany’s most renowned producers, Cornelius Dönnhoff extracts the raw terroir of each unique vineyard and bottles monstrous, nerve-rattling dry Rieslings dripping with colossal power. Each bottle delivers titanic-sized explosions of flavor and minerality and this 2022 Felsenberg, a prized site built from ancient volcanic rock, has all the critics chattering—Suckling, Vinous, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecanter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Magazine, Parker’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. No matter who you follow, even if it’s just us, the main takeaway is this: This is the pinnacle of dry German wine. The world has become enraptured by these texturally rich, explosively mineral gems, and Dönnhoff’s releases consistently compete at the uppermost level of wine, as evidenced by today’s bottle which can be enjoyed now with a long decant, but ideally will rest in a cool cellar for many years. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome 250 years ago, the Dönnhoff family arrived in the Nahe and established a farm where they tended livestock, vegetables, and grapes. Hermann Dönnhoff (grandfather of Helmut) officially launched the estate in the 1920s, and Helmut took the reins in 1966. At this time, they only had four hectares of vines—but after their extraneous farmland was sold off in 1971, Helmut began focusing on wine. With more than 45 vintages under his belt, Helmut, and now his son, Cornelius, have created something grand out of nothing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Dönnhoff clan made a fortuitous decision when they chose the Nahe, this region encompasses the hills that surround that eponymous river, and its soils are very diverse. Thanks to these varied and distinct terroirs, it has some of Germany’s best \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrosses Gewächs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Felsenberg,” is one of those GG (essentially Grand Cru) vineyards, and it’s a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vdp.de\/fileadmin\/_processed_\/3\/1\/csm_5019_NAHE_FELSENBERG_Schlossb%C3%B6ckelheim01_byVDP_984aec5ea4.jpg\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebreathtaking slice of land with a small tower clinging to its steep precipice (as depicted on today’s front label). The site sits at 11 hectares with steep gradients and southern exposure, and each vine is buried in a series of volcanic soil. “Felsenberg” is an elite, and historic, GG vineyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrosses Gewächs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e wine must be from a designated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrosse Lage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Grand Cru) vineyard and fermented dry, although ripeness level, yield restriction, and manual harvest also play an important factor. After a strict selection process and hand-harvesting their Riesling, the grapes fermented in a combination of stainless steel and 1200 liter German oak barrels and then matured until the middle of 2023. After further bottle aging, the wines left Dönnhoff’s cellar and arrived on our shores in the spring of 2024.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDönnhoff’s GG’s are all built for the cellar. That said, give Felsenberg a good, long decant and it shows incredible layers despite its infancy: Kaffir lime, green mango, white peach, pineapple, Meyer lemon, and tangerine blast out of the glass like a cannon and release savory shrapnel in the form of crushed white rock, smoke, candied ginger, salted citrus, gunflint, dried herbs, acacia, grapefruit zest, and honeysuckle. It’s bold and assertive, unafraid to flaunt its searing minerality and gorgeous layers of ripe, nervy fruit. Served in your best all-purpose stems at a cool 50 degrees, this soaring, bone dry bottle of mineral magic can easily go toe to toe with Grand Cru white Burgundy, or any other of the world’s finest white wines. Of course these GG’s are very limited, so don’t hesitate to grab enough to try a bottle soon and then let the rest sleep in your cellar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43251155140662,"sku":"SOMM2411-DNHF22RSSFGG-750","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2022WeingutDonnhoff_SchlossbockelheimerFelsenbergRieslingGrossesGewachs_MainImage-1800x1800_a2695509-07e8-484a-968e-7ed27a0e9e73.jpg?v=1733151856"},{"product_id":"2023-weingut-d-nnhoff-riesling-trocken-tonschiefersomm2503-dnhf23rstrkn-750","title":"2023 Weingut Dönnhoff, Riesling Trocken \"Tonschiefer\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of Germany’s most renowned producers, Cornelius Dönnhoff extracts the raw terroir of each unique vineyard and bottles soaring, nerve-rattling, bone-dry Rieslings dripping with titanic-sized explosions of flavor and minerality. Today’s 2023 “Tonscheifer” has all the critics raving, but no matter who you follow, even if it’s just us, the main takeaway is this: This is the pinnacle of dry German wine. The world has become enraptured by these finely etched, mineral-laden gems, and Dönnhoff’s releases consistently compete at the uppermost level of wine. The GGs (aka Grand Crus) now fetch relatively steep prices, as they should, but “Tonscheifer” is the sneaky great value in the Dönnhoff line-up. Many of you know this already and I’m sure are loading up, but read on for more info if you need it. Happy Riesling Day!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome 250 years ago, the Dönnhoff family arrived in the Nahe and established a farm where they tended livestock, vegetables, and grapes. Hermann Dönnhoff (grandfather of Helmut) officially launched the estate in the 1920s, and Helmut took the reins in 1966. At this time, they only had four hectares of vines—but after their extraneous farmland was sold off in 1971, Helmut began focusing on wine. With more than 45 vintages under his belt, Helmut, and now his son, Cornelius, have created something grand out of nothing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Nahe is a small but extraordinarily geologically diverse region that sits along the Nahe river, between the more famous Mosel and Rheingau regions. That soil diversity and the micro-climates of topography allow the Dönnhoffs to make a stunning range of different wines. “Tonscheifer” is sourced from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrosse Lage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Grand Cru) vineyard of Leistenberg, just across the river from Brücke and Hermanshöhle, two esteemed sites for Dönnhoff’s top-tier wines. Leistenberg is a southeast-facing slope—the highest peak in the Nahe—with steep inclines that allow for great drainage. Vines range from 15-60 years of age and roots are buried into weathered slate and clay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll vineyards are Certified Sustainable and grapes are harvested by hand. In the winery, a natural fermentation and a brief aging regimen is conducted in a combination of stainless steel and large neutral oak barrels known as stückfass. These whopping 1000-liter barrels have incredibly thick staves that rest outside 7-12 years for “proper seasoning” before being put into rotation. Needless to say, the oak is neutral. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2023“Tonschiefer” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etrocken\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (dry) is all about slate, slate, slate! It comes in fierce fashion, touching every taste bud and bringing with it heaps of candied lime peel, citrus blossoms, fleshy white peach, Granny Smith apple peels, perfumed acacia, just-picked honeysuckle, and the subtlest touch of petrol. On the palate, savory qualities are only further enhanced by the dryness of this Riesling. Cleansing, supple, and vibrantly energetic all at once, “Tonschiefer” is a masterclass on how to craft a top expression of dry Riesling from a Grand Cru site. Serve it crisp and cool in an all-purpose glass next to an appetizer of crab cakes or oysters on the half-shell and you’ll find yourself in a very happy place indeed!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-ca3e34f3-7fff-c542-b286-2f93bd1e25bd\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43535944482870,"sku":"SOMM2503-DNHF23RSTRKN-750","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023Donnhoff_RieslingTrockenTonschiefer_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1741705794"},{"product_id":"2022-weingut-d-nnhoff-schlo-b-ckelheimer-riesling-trockensomm2503-dhf22rstrsch-750","title":"2022 Weingut Dönnhoff, Schloßböckelheimer Riesling Trocken","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome 250 years ago, the Dönnhoff family arrived in the Nahe and established a farm where they tended livestock, vegetables, and grapes. Hermann Dönnhoff (grandfather of Helmut) officially launched the estate in the 1920s, and Helmut took the reins in 1966. At this time, they only had four hectares of vines—but after their extraneous farmland was sold off in 1971, Helmut began focusing on wine. With more than 45 vintages under his belt, Helmut, and now his son, Cornelius, have created something grand out of nothing. The Dönnhoff clan made a fortuitous decision when they chose the Nahe, this region encompasses the hills that surround that eponymous river, and its soils are very diverse. Thanks to these varied and distinct terroirs, it has some of Germany’s best Grosses Gewächs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 2022 “Schloßböckelheimer” is a declassified GG (German Grand Cru) that is sourced entirely from“Felsenberg.” This is one of Germany's top sites for Riesling–a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebreathtaking slice of land with a small tower clinging to its steep precipice (as depicted on today’s front label). The site sits at 11 hectares with steep gradients and southern exposure, and each vine is buried in a series of volcanic soil. “Felsenberg” is an elite, and historic, GG vineyard. Grosses Gewächs wine must be from a designated Grosse Lage (Grand Cru) vineyard and fermented dry, although ripeness level, yield restriction, and manual harvest also play an important factor. The “Schloßböckelheimer” meets all the requirements except it is one degree of alcohol below GG level, hence the declassification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDönnhoff’s GG’s are all built for the cellar, and this declassified \"Felsenberg\" will certainly age gracefully for many years. But if you open it today just give it a good decant and it shows incredible layers despite its infancy: Kaffir lime, green mango, white peach, pineapple, Meyer lemon, and tangerine blast out of the glass like a cannon and release savory shrapnel in the form of crushed white rock, smoke, candied ginger, salted citrus, gunflint, dried herbs, acacia, grapefruit zest, and honeysuckle. It’s bold and assertive, unafraid to flaunt its searing minerality and gorgeous layers of ripe, nervy fruit. Served in your best all-purpose stems at a cool 50 degrees, this soaring, bone dry bottle of mineral magic can easily go toe to toe with Grand Cru white Burgundy, or any other of the world’s finest white wines. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43535950741558,"sku":"SOMM2503-DHF22RSTRSCH-750","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2022WeingutDonnhoff_SchlossbockelheimerRieslingTrocken_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1741706142"},{"product_id":"2024-d-nnhoff-niederh-user-hermannsh-hle-riesling-sp-tlesesomm2511-dnh24rsnh-750","title":"2024 Dönnhoff, \"Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle\" Riesling Spätlese","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFrom the Nahe, Dönnhoff’s Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle Riesling Spätlese captures the grandeur of one of Germany’s most legendary sites. The steep volcanic soils of Hermannshöhle yield Rieslings of depth and power, and in 2024, the wine shines with remarkable clarity and structure. Helmut Dönnhoff and family have built this estate into a benchmark, crafting wines that age gracefully for decades while remaining utterly captivating in youth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e99 Points, James Suckling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “This is one of the wines of the vintage in the Nahe. That starts an explosive nose of Amalfi lemons, white and yellow peaches, lychees and kiwis. Incredible concentration and vibrancy on the tightly focused, medium-bodied palate. A spring-like lightness is married to awesome density, the two so tightly wound that they’re inseparable through the almost endless finish. From organically grown grapes with Fair'n Green certification. Drink or hold.” - Stuart Pigott\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44336524132406,"sku":"SOMM2511-DNH24RSNH-750","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2024Donnhoff_NiederhauserHermannshohleRieslingSpatlese_Nahe.png?v=1763669393"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/collections\/Donnhoff_wine.jpg?v=1780404036","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/donnhoff-wine-collection.oembed","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}