Description
The Kirschheck vineyard is considered an unheralded Grand Cru by importer Terry Theise. It is about 10 hectares and is 80% steep...more like a great Mosel vineyard.

 The lean minerally sharp nature of the Riesling in this site shouldn’t be a surprise given the levels of slate and shale in the soil and 2002 provided almost ideal growing conditions. This wine is crisp in the finish, with massive layered fruit of Granny Smith apples, passion fruit and very ripe citrus.

 The long, steely finish of this wine is addicting...you’ll want more and more. Wine Spectator gave this one a 90 rating.

Origin
Helmut Dönnhoff likes, as he puts it, to “speak through the flowers”, to use metaphor and image. His gift goes beyond producing magnificent wines, his statement is as much artistic, a reflection of some aspect of life through his remarkable wines.

Helmut very well may be the finest producer of wines in the Nahe region and critics agree.  There are those who regard his wines with almost religious awe.

 With all of this said...Helmut is actually very bashful when complimented on his wines.

 Food Parings
ISuper by itself and great with spicy sausage, smoked pork chops, honey ham and fruit/cheese boards.

Cellar Hints
Keep it cool (55-65 degrees F).    The feeling is that this wine will begin to hit its prime in 7 years and will cellar very well out to 25.