Donnhoff,DellchenRiesling2009

Yellow fruit aromas straining at the leash and not to be contained by herbaceous notes of fermentation for much longer. Not tempted by the exotic ways, the expression of fruit is clearly local – ripe yellow plums and apricots. A touch spirity, but with the crystallinity of a perfectly defined eaux-de-vie rather than the power of a cognac. The balance is so harmonious that it’s almost inadequate to mention the separate parameters of acidity, fruit, body and minerality. Its great concentration is only surpassed by its elegance and finesse. Michael Schmidt, jancisrobinson.com (19)