Nikolaihof

Vinothek Wachau Riesling

9.562 ratings
9.531 pro ratings
Wachau, Niederösterreich, Austria
Riesling
Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Fruit Desserts, Meaty & Oily Fish, Duck, Goat & Feta Cheese, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Severn Goodwin

1997 | Riesling
Nikolaihof; Vinothek
(Im Weingebirge)
Wachau; Mautern, Austria
(92-94; Drink 2027-2047)

1997 | Riesling
Nikolaihof; Vinothek
(Im Weingebirge)
Wachau; Mautern, Austria
(92-94; Drink 2027-2047)

Dec 16th, 2023
Lee Pitofsky

Always marvelous complexity and finesse, white peach, wet stones, petrol white tea leaves. Brilliant expression of Wachau.

Always marvelous complexity and finesse, white peach, wet stones, petrol white tea leaves. Brilliant expression of Wachau.

Dec 5th, 2018
Lee Pitofsky

Finessed, terrific complexity, bruised white peach, petrol, wet stone and a bit nutty along with tea leaves on the finish. Such a brilliant expression of Wachau.

Finessed, terrific complexity, bruised white peach, petrol, wet stone and a bit nutty along with tea leaves on the finish. Such a brilliant expression of Wachau.

Sep 16th, 2018
ADAM STROMFELD

Nose of cooked apricots and candied peaches. Vibrant and lively!! Still a baby

Nose of cooked apricots and candied peaches. Vibrant and lively!! Still a baby

Jul 10th, 2018
Lee Pitofsky

Thrilling complexity and finesse with notes of white peach, petrol, wet stone and a bit nutty along with tea leaves on the finish. Brilliant expression of Wachau.

Thrilling complexity and finesse with notes of white peach, petrol, wet stone and a bit nutty along with tea leaves on the finish. Brilliant expression of Wachau.

Apr 5th, 2018
Andrew Lohse

Clean, complex, chamomile, beeswax. Fascinating textural notes that almost feel leesy - biodynamics?

Clean, complex, chamomile, beeswax. Fascinating textural notes that almost feel leesy - biodynamics?

Mar 6th, 2018
Lee Pitofsky

Intense, brilliant energy, notes of elderflowers, stone fruits and slate

Intense, brilliant energy, notes of elderflowers, stone fruits and slate

Oct 9th, 2017
Severn Goodwin

Biodynamic!
Closed and oxidative at first, med-short finish. After a few hours, apple/pear nose, very dry in style, unique. Still some of the bottle remains for a 24 hour resampling.
This probably needs serious air time to get going, only bottled in 2014 after nearly 17 years resting in oak casks.

Biodynamic!
Closed and oxidative at first, med-short finish. After a few hours, apple/pear nose, very dry in style, unique. Still some of the bottle remains for a 24 hour resampling.
This probably needs serious air time to get going, only bottled in 2014 after nearly 17 years resting in oak casks.

Sep 9th, 2017
Christina Turley

Sales & Marketing Turley Wine Cellars

9.3

One of my favorites from Theise tasting on Monday. A "barrel sample" from '97. Funky yellow chalk & stone fruit.

One of my favorites from Theise tasting on Monday. A "barrel sample" from '97. Funky yellow chalk & stone fruit.

3 people found it helpfulJul 3rd, 2014
Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

9.5

A nose slightly reminiscent of fino but countered with a blast of freshness on the palate. Elderflower, chamomile, super energetic without a drop of petrol.

A nose slightly reminiscent of fino but countered with a blast of freshness on the palate. Elderflower, chamomile, super energetic without a drop of petrol.

2 people found it helpfulSep 15th, 2016