THE PRODUCER
Weingut Dönnhoff, one of Germany's premier estates, rivals the top names of
Burgundy and Bordeaux, thanks to the passion and expertise of owner Helmut
Dönnhoff, a living legend. Starting with 4 hectares in 1971, he now oversees 20,
attributing his success to "making wine for himself" rather than purely
commercial reasons. His wines are renowned for their mouthwatering sensations
and delicious minerality, making them some of the most sought-after in the
world. Neal Martin (Vinous) once described Dönnhoff as Germany’s equivalent of
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, emphasizing its prestigious standing among Riesling
producers. Today's offer is essential for serious devotees of German wine and
the world’s most aristocratic white varietal.

THE WINE

The 2021 Höllenpfad Im Mühlenberg GG comes from a two-hectare parcel with over
50-year-old vines and yields capped at 40 hl/ha, first produced as a Großes
Gewächs in 2017. This vintage, part of Germany's return to classic form,
features excellent, elegant acidity and sleek mineral character. The vineyard,
known for its steep slope and distinctive red sandstone soil, is located in a
side valley of the Nahe River. The name “Höllenpfad” (Path to Hell) likely
refers to the challenging terrain and the intense labour required. The weathered
sandstone gives the wine its unique character, with small grapes producing
elegant wines with spicy mineral fruit and excellent aging potential.

INFORMATION
Type:WhiteVintage:2021Country:GermanyRegion:Nahe
Village:Oberhausen an der NaheGrape:100% RieslingStyle:Green and Flinty
Sweetness:Dry
ABV:13%Drinking window:2022 - 2050Size:750mlFood match:Shellfish, Crab and
LobsterCRITICS SCORES
We choose our wines based on a range of criteria(seehow we choose our wines)of
which critic scores is justone. Rather than simply highlight the best score to
promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided
by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do
not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more
weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores
like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.

As a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a92/100average critic score or
better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a
high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we
offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the
market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and
representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide
to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add
individual critic scores to our website in the future.