Nikolaihof
Vinothek Wachau Riesling
Wachau, Niederösterreich, Austria
(95-98+) The score should go up as this was bottled recently and I was told by Christine Saahs it needs a few years to settle in to optimal drinking shape. So this should go higher but damn it was good, one of the best wines of the trip so far. This is aged for 16 years in large (neutral) Austrian oak casks. A powerfully, thundering Riesling this was electric and tense with the density to match. The nose was firm and intense but tight, hinting of some time needed to relax the tension in the wine. #riesling #nikolaihof #vinothek
(95-98+) The score should go up as this was bottled recently and I was told by Christine Saahs it needs a few years to settle in to optimal drinking shape. So this should go higher but damn it was good, one of the best wines of the trip so far. This is aged for 16 years in large (neutral) Austrian oak casks. A powerfully, thundering Riesling this was electric and tense with the density to match. The nose was firm and intense but tight, hinting of some time needed to relax the tension in the wine. #riesling #nikolaihof #vinothek
Sep 18th, 2016
Nikolaihof is among the oldest winemaking estates in Austria with roots going back approx. 2,000 years. The estate sits among Roman ruins and ancient structures. It was acquired by the Saahs family in 1894, passing from generation to generation since then.🤩🤩
In 1971 it was one of the first estates in the world to adopt biodynamic practices and has been Demeter certified since 1998. Its vineyards can be found on steep hillsides of the Wachau region (a UNESCO World Heritage site) in Austria, overlooking the meandering Danube River, with geographical features that help fuel ripening and moderate temperatures during the growing season. ☀️🌱
This wine is medium (trending deep) gold in appearance. 👁️
👃🏻 On the nose are complex aromas with pronounced notes of peach skin, nectarine, ripe papaya, dried apricot, yellow apple, honeysuckle, peony, steely minerality, wet stones, orange marmalade, hay, fennel, damp leaves, honey, cream, and petrol.
👄 On the palate this wine is dry with mouth-watering acidity, mouth-coating and textural qualities, medium alcohol (12.5%), flavors match the nose, and a long, polished finish.
It’s hard to believe this wine is essentially 24 years old, as it has retained incredible vibrancy adding lift to the earthy and honeyed characteristics. It was bottled in June, 2016, after nearly 16 years aging in old Austrian casks, resting underground in Nikolaihof’s dark Roman-built cellar.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Nikolaihof is among the oldest winemaking estates in Austria with roots going back approx. 2,000 years. The estate sits among Roman ruins and ancient structures. It was acquired by the Saahs family in 1894, passing from generation to generation since then.🤩🤩
In 1971 it was one of the first estates in the world to adopt biodynamic practices and has been Demeter certified since 1998. Its vineyards can be found on steep hillsides of the Wachau region (a UNESCO World Heritage site) in Austria, overlooking the meandering Danube River, with geographical features that help fuel ripening and moderate temperatures during the growing season. ☀️🌱
This wine is medium (trending deep) gold in appearance. 👁️
👃🏻 On the nose are complex aromas with pronounced notes of peach skin, nectarine, ripe papaya, dried apricot, yellow apple, honeysuckle, peony, steely minerality, wet stones, orange marmalade, hay, fennel, damp leaves, honey, cream, and petrol.
👄 On the palate this wine is dry with mouth-watering acidity, mouth-coating and textural qualities, medium alcohol (12.5%), flavors match the nose, and a long, polished finish.
It’s hard to believe this wine is essentially 24 years old, as it has retained incredible vibrancy adding lift to the earthy and honeyed characteristics. It was bottled in June, 2016, after nearly 16 years aging in old Austrian casks, resting underground in Nikolaihof’s dark Roman-built cellar.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
After an hour this had a second gear that gave the Pichler a run. Unlike the other Niks with even more acid to singe the tongue. Bravo.
After an hour this had a second gear that gave the Pichler a run. Unlike the other Niks with even more acid to singe the tongue. Bravo.
Apr 1st, 2022
