On May 2, 11:50 pm, Mark Lipton > wrote:
> Nice notes, Salil. I think that you're seeing here the vintage
> differences between '04 and '05. Like you, I've never had anything
> other than an outstanding bottle from Dönnhoff. BTW, I also picked up
> the '06 Schloss Vollrads QbA on the strength of your recommendation.

Agree on the vintage making a significant change from 04 to 05,
although it's interesting how the vintage differences are echoed by
different vineyards. I remember tasting the Norheimer Kirschheck
Spatlesen from 2005 and 2004 side by side last year, and while the 05
was just slightly bigger/richer on the palate, the main difference was
in the flavour profile. The 05 according to my notes had an intense
red fruit (cherry and strawberries) and mineral character with time -
the 04 on the other hand was all limes, green apple and white peaches
over minerals. Both fantastic wines though.

Hope you enjoy the Vollrads - although keep an eye out for Josef
Leitz's 06 Dragonstone QbA as well - probably the best easy drinking
value in 06 I've come across.

Cheers,

Salil