German & Austrian Wines Auction - NO RESERVE PRICE! 2004 Dönnhoff Norheimer Dellchen Riesling Spätlese – Nahe (3 x 0.75L Bottles) Direct from the Estate – OHMS Connoisseurs Choice – Professionally Cellared Since 2005 This rare set of three bottles of 2004 Norheimer Dellchen Riesling Spätlese comes from Weingut Dönnhoff, one of Germany’s most celebrated producers. Imported directly from the estate in October 2005, these bottles have been stored in a professional, climate-controlled cellar ever since. Labels and capsules are intact, ensuring pristine condition for collectors and Riesling enthusiasts. Why This Set is Exceptional: Producer Heritage: Weingut Dönnhoff, located in Oberhausen on the Nahe, has been family-run for over 250 years. Today, under Helmut Dönnhoff, the estate is recognized worldwide for its uncompromising quality and terroir-driven Rieslings. A founding member of the VDP (Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter), Dönnhoff helped shape modern German wine culture and continues to set benchmarks for excellence. Vineyard Classification and Terroir: Norheimer Dellchen is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage, the highest designation for German vineyards. This steep, amphitheater-shaped site features volcanic porphyry and slate soils, which impart distinctive minerality and tension to the wines. Its unique microclimate, with optimal sun exposure and cool Nahe breezes, produces Rieslings of remarkable finesse, aromatic complexity, and longevity. Provenance: Direct shipment from the estate to OHMS Connoisseurs Choice and stored under optimal conditions in a professional wine cellar since 2005. Vintage Quality: 2004 was an outstanding year for Spätlese Rieslings in the Nahe, offering purity, freshness, and long aging potential. Awards and Recognition: Dönnhoff consistently earns top ratings from international critics. Helmut Dönnhoff has been called a superstar by Robert Parker, and the estate has received multiple 100-point scores for its Riesling Eisweins. Norheimer Dellchen Spätlese regularly ranks among the finest examples of German Riesling. Drinking Window: Now at peak maturity, this wine offers perfect harmony of fruit, acidity, and minerality. Ideal for drinking now through 2030 for those who appreciate evolved complexity. Tasting Profile: Aromas of white peach, ripe pear, and citrus blossom, layered with crushed slate and cool minerality. The palate is silky and precise, balancing delicate sweetness with vibrant acidity. Notes of lime zest, honeyed apple, and wet stone linger on a long, elegant finish. Critical Acclaim: 91/100 John Gilman (View From the Cellar) 18/20 Jancis Robinson 93/100 Wine-Searcher Aggregate Score Storage Conditions: Underground professional cellar Temperature: 11–13°C constant Humidity: 65–75% No light or vibration exposure Regular monitoring for preservation Shipping: Safe, secure, and fully insured EU: DPD Non-EU: EMS Overseas: DHL VDP Classification Explained: VDP.Gutswein: Estate wines from the producer’s own vineyards VDP.Ortswein: Village-level wines from superior sites within one village VDP.Erste Lage: Premier Cru vineyards with proven quality and distinctive terroir VDP.Grosse Lage: Grand Cru vineyards producing wines of exceptional character and aging potential. Norheimer Dellchen belongs to this highest category OHMS Final Note: A rare opportunity to acquire a perfectly stored, single-vineyard Spätlese set from one of Germany’s most iconic estates. A must-have for collectors, sommeliers, and lovers of mature Riesling. Bid now and secure this exceptional trio of Nahe Riesling from a legendary vintage and producer. Exclusively on Catawiki.