Opened a 2005 Donnhoff Schlossbockelheimer Felsenberg Riesling
Spatlese two nights ago for a special occasion. A more than
appropriate pick, given that I'm yet to have a wine from Donnhoff
that's been anything less than outstanding. As usual, this delivered
in spades.

Pale yellow in colour. Slightly restrained on the nose at first,
showing quiet but complex aromas of lime, apple, peach and flowers
dusted with minerals. With time the nose opens up and keeps evolving
with the floral character dominating more and some notes of clove also
emerging. On the palate this is plush, medium bodied and very
accessible with tons of youthful sweet fruit, showing rich flavours of
apple, white fruits, lime, orange and some hints of cherry and spice.
Perfect balance with good acidity that becomes more prominent with
time, and a touch of salty minerality on the back palate. Finishes
with good length. Very different though to my experience with the 04
Felsenberg Spat - where that was an incredibly quiet, serene and
subtle wine, this is far more forward and plush, feeling a bit more
similar to the Felsenberg Auslese. Still a fantastic wine (as usual) -
but a very different type of charm here. Still delightful.

Cheers,

Salil