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2023 DönnhoffNiederhäuser Klamm Kabinett
2023 DönnhoffNiederhäuser Klamm Kabinett
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A world-class Kabinett from a legendary producer at a brilliant price
A breathtakingly pure, crystalline Kabinett
96+ Lobenberg | 95 JamesSuckling.com | 95 Falstaff | 94 The Wine Front | 94 Vinous
RRP $67 | Your Price $67
Elite Kabinett • Legendary Producer • Brilliant Energy & Purity
“A breathtakingly pure, crystalline Kabinett — electric acidity, feather-light sweetness and the signature Dönnhoff magic. One of the finest Kabinett releases of 2023.”
Tasting Notes
Appearance:
Pale green-gold with shimmering clarity — the classic glow of top German Riesling.
Aroma:
Intensely aromatic and supremely elegant:
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lime blossom and citrus zest
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green apple and white peach
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crushed slate and cool river-stone minerality
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hints of herbs, florals and delicate spice
A beautifully lifted and precise nose.
Palate:
Light, vibrant and impeccably balanced — Kabinett at its highest expression.
Expect flavours of:
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lime juice and crunchy green apple
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apricot skin and white peach
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floral lift and cool mineral tension
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feather-light sweetness perfectly countered by razor-fine acidity
The texture is silky yet energetic, with perfect interplay between fruit, sweetness and structure.
Finish:
Long, crystalline and wonderfully refreshing, with lingering citrus, florals and slatey minerality.
Pure finesse.
Critical Praise
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96+ pts – Lobenberg
“Brilliant clarity, finesse and precision — a top Kabinett of the vintage.” -
95 pts – James Suckling
“Stunning energy and mineral depth.” -
95 pts – Falstaff
“Vibrant, elegant, detailed.” -
94 pts – The Wine Front
“Beautiful purity and drive.” -
94 pts – Vinous
“Tense, mineral and finely structured.”
About the Producer & Vineyard
Dönnhoff is one of Germany’s greatest estates, revered for Rieslings of purity, elegance and mineral precision.
The Niederhäuser Klamm site produces wines known for:
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intense minerality
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tension and precision
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vibrant acidity
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feather-light delicacy
This 2023 release is already being hailed as a benchmark Kabinett.
Food Pairings
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Spicy Thai or Vietnamese
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Fresh prawns
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Pork & apple dishes
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Sushi and sashimi
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Soft cheeses and salads
Why We Love It
This is elite German Riesling — luminous, refreshing, perfectly balanced and packed with character.
A world-class Kabinett from a legendary producer at a brilliant price.
A must-have for Riesling lovers and collectors.
