2018 Dönnhoff Hermannshöhle -R- RieslingFor over 100 years, the Hermannshhle has been revered as the Nahe's top ranked site and the benchmark by which all other vineyards in the region are judged. It takes its name from a small mine, or "Hhle", in the middle of the hillside. "Hermann" is derived from Hermes, the Roman god of messengers and travelers, and the name likely hints at an ancient place of worship once located here. This site faces due south and lies 130 175 m above sea level. Its
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which happens once a year
hazelnut and hints of peppermint
squeaky clean wine is one of the most boring things we could possibly think of
Cabernet and Zinfandel account for most of the production
and nothing was added to the must or wine (no cultured yeast
the tannins are fine but dense
typically at cellar temperature or chilled
limestone and sand
Alma is the refinement of decades of local tradition
from a blend of 45% Pinot Meunier
as they do in Champagne