Nikolaihof

Vinothek Wachau Riesling

9.562 ratings
9.624 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
Les Huisman

From magnum. Simply, a perfect wine. I've been lucky to have this several times, and each time, it amazes me with its purity, and layer upon layer of complexity.

From magnum. Simply, a perfect wine. I've been lucky to have this several times, and each time, it amazes me with its purity, and layer upon layer of complexity.

2 people found it helpfulNov 26th, 2015
Alex Powell

What can I say here? I can't imagine (let alone have encountered) a more stunning bottle of riesling...ok maybe if this had the complexity on the nose that another 30-50 yeaars of cellaring would bring, the sateen texture, the implosive and utterly beguiling mid-palate, savoury throughout yet mesmerizingly sweet without sugar, this has the first time Father and I ever pulled out the note 'bakeapple' aka 'cloudberry' in a wine. Piercing lemon as well, sumptuous peach and fresh cut grass resemblance haunts your nose. Simply a championship creation that almost produced tears with my mouth full. This was so young, it will age forever...

What can I say here? I can't imagine (let alone have encountered) a more stunning bottle of riesling...ok maybe if this had the complexity on the nose that another 30-50 yeaars of cellaring would bring, the sateen texture, the implosive and utterly beguiling mid-palate, savoury throughout yet mesmerizingly sweet without sugar, this has the first time Father and I ever pulled out the note 'bakeapple' aka 'cloudberry' in a wine. Piercing lemon as well, sumptuous peach and fresh cut grass resemblance haunts your nose. Simply a championship creation that almost produced tears with my mouth full. This was so young, it will age forever...

Aug 10th, 2015
Mimi Thabyay Aye

Med lemon, dry, legs, no spritz. Fragrant lime blossom and zest, glossy texture but strong backbone of acidity and minerality. Riper stone fruit on palate vs citrus on nose. Long finish. Very good but not quite as good as Keller G-Max 2011 we enjoyed last night. 12.5%

Med lemon, dry, legs, no spritz. Fragrant lime blossom and zest, glossy texture but strong backbone of acidity and minerality. Riper stone fruit on palate vs citrus on nose. Long finish. Very good but not quite as good as Keller G-Max 2011 we enjoyed last night. 12.5%

Feb 27th, 2015
Max Coane

Decant for sure. Floral and slick

Decant for sure. Floral and slick

Feb 1st, 2015
Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

9.5

Strong.

Strong.

Nov 23rd, 2014
Maddalena de Zambiasi

Deg.vin14 .. Veramente emozionante

Deg.vin14 .. Veramente emozionante

Apr 11th, 2014
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

10

Great Riesling

Great Riesling

Feb 7th, 2014
Leif Sundström

Importer/Sales Michael Skurnik Wines & Terry Theise Selections

10

15 more years please.

15 more years please.

Jul 4th, 2013
Charles Curtis

Master of Wine

9.8

Rich, nuanced peach and floral notes; petrol, mineral, orange peel, anise. Very good length, this could go for decades in a proper cellar

Rich, nuanced peach and floral notes; petrol, mineral, orange peel, anise. Very good length, this could go for decades in a proper cellar

Jan 14th, 2013
Alexander Vadas

Still a baby!

Still a baby!

Aug 29th, 2017