Dönnhoff Riesling Auslese Oberhauser Leistenberg GK 2001 DEMI

Honey-laden liquid minerals make up the nose of the medium to full-bodied 2001 Riesling Auslese Oberhauser Leistenberg. This medium to full-bodied wine of huge breadth has superb focus and concentration. Pure flavors of smoky minerals and botrytis can be detected in its silky-textured, rich, and complex personality as well as in its admirably long finish. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2024. Helmut Donnhoff approached the 2001 vintage much as Reggie Jackson would have reacted to facing a fast ball down the middle thrown by a Junior Varsity pitcher in the bottom of the ninth of the last game of the World Series. Donnhoff hit a towering, grand slam home run of majestic proportions. His 2001s are extraordinary.

By Pierre Rovani October 2002