Over the years, the prestige and desirability of Dönnhoff has skyrocketed to the point where the estate ranks as the top producer in its home region of Nahe and one of the best in all of Germany. This is a classically styled, ‘off-dry’ Riesling from the Grosse Lage (the German equivalent of Grand Cru) vineyard of Leistenberg, 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. All vineyards are Certified Sustainable and grapes are harvested by hand. In the winery, a natural fermentation and a brief aging is conducted in a combination of stainless steel and large neutral oak barrels known as stückfass. The wine is designated kabinett, meaning it has a delicate sweetness balanced by laser-beam acidity. Notes of salted lemon, citrus blossoms, crushed stones, wet slate, and honeysuckle linger on the textured palate, making this a great wine to pair with spicy Asian dishes—not just now but 10+ years from now!