So I have not shopped at Surdyk’s in years as the prices went up and the quality of wines maybe down but this last sale got me to bite. Mainly went for the great Donnhoff Rieslings. This will almost for sure be top 10 of the year in all price points for 2025!
Price: $42.65.
2018 Dönnhoff Oberhäuser Brücke Riesling Spätlese – Germany, Nahe (1/25/2025) Day 1: This is off the charts good. Better than all the Cabs that were $75 or more at the tasting earlier tonight. Laser focused acidity with lime, slate, orange marmalade, spice, lemon, tangerine and ripe peaches. This is easily a top 10 wine of the year candidate for 2025. 95+ Day 2: Spritzy in nature with lime, green apple, peaches, tangerine, slate, subtle spice, orange marmalade and dust. Medium plus finish and so balanced. Amazing wine. 95+ Day 3: For sure a riper style on this wine than some other Spatlese’s but I like that. Nothing has faded on day 3 as these great wines hold up nicely. Recommendation: Germany always produces worldclass wine without worldclass pricing. This quality would be $150 in Bordeaux, $250 in Burgundy. (95 points) |