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Anders Tørneskog Anders Tørneskog is offline
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Default good not great Donnhoff


"DaleW" > skrev i melding
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good time for my lone remainingbottle of 2003 Donnhoff Oberhauser
Leistenberg Kabinett. This had not been my favorite at release;it's
actually the last '03 Kab I own. OK, let's see. Fairly sweet, rather
round, this is more like a heavy softer Spatlese than a Kab. Good
flavor profile- sweet peaches, a little lime, some herby notes (almost
rosemary). But this just doesn't have the acidity to be great. Not
flabby, but sodt. ...

The Wein-plus rated it excellent in 2004: Bouquet of minerals, sweet herbs,
citrus fruits and peaches. Very clear and juicy, fine acidity, mineral
backbone, somewhat reticent on the palate, very harmonious with fine end
taste. Keep 2 years and drink by the caseload... Drink until 2009.

I'd tend to agree with you on the low acidity in general for 2003 wines,
however.

Anders