"The Glory of Riesling" Tasting Case

The dry Riesling from the Dhroner Hofberg shows a very elegant nose, clearly marked by a very finesse-rich slate minerality and slightly moist soil. The palate is met by an explosive, long-lasting acidity, accompanied by a mineral saltiness. The delicate exotic fruit is still almost hidden. In the finish delicate salt and some herbs. A dry Riesling between convincing drama and tart elegance. Well done!

Right in the heart of the impressive Piesporter Goldtöpfchen vineyard location, there are 5 steep terraces with Riesling vines still true to their roots. The almost hundred-year-old ungrafted Riesling vines provide the basis for this baroque-looking dry Riesling. Already in the nose the wine offers a compact and dense smoky minerality underlaid with fine aromas of peach, pineapple and apricot. On the palate it is juicy and opulent with lots of extract and a beautiful play of tart fruit. The ripe acidity is concentrated and precisely set. In the long finish an almost salty minerality with an intense herbal, finely spicy aftertaste. A masterpiece!

The Dhroner Hofberg with its grey, rocky slate soil and its cool location in the Dhron valley is made for the production of high-quality Kabinett wines. The ripening process of the grapes is somewhat delayed by the cool climate, which is excellent for the development of the aromas and the preservation of the acidity. And so the Hofberger Kabinett presents itself with a cool yet already open bouquet of white peach, pink grapefruit and a spicy herb bouquet.  On the palate, tart elegance with ripe aromas of stone fruit and citrus nuances. The ripe and piquant acidity fits perfectly to the solid mineral foundation. The finish is very long, super balanced and extremely self-confident. We love it!

"Throner is one of the best plants on the Mosel" wrote Karl Heinrich Koch as early as 1897, and the late harvest from the Dhroner Hofberger from the A.J. Adam winery clearly shows the value of this site. The wine presents itself with a yeasty fresh nose with aromas of ripe fruit, peach, pineapple, pear and herbal nuances. On the palate a youthful sweetness of exotic fruit and a delicate spice of willow herbs. The filigree minerality is supported by a very lively, almost demanding acidity. Animating reverberation with very good and gripping length. Not a powerhouse, but a Riesling with great elegance and finest fruit. Karl Heinrich Koch would certainly have enjoyed it!