The Dönnhoff family first came to the Nahe region 250 years ago, establishing a traditional farm in the village of Oberhäusen an der Nahe, which included livestock and vegetable gardens in addition to some grape growing. Oberhäusen and this part of the Nahe river valley is very pastoral; it feels far away from the relative hustle and bustle of the Rheingau and wine tourism. This is not Napa Valley. The countryside is serene and beautiful, marked by steep hillside vineyards in the succession of villages following the river from Norheim to Niederhausen, through Oberhäusen, ending in Schlössbockelheim.

The estate was started by Helmut Dönnhoff’s grandfather, Hermann, in the 1920s. Helmut took over from his father, Hermann Jr. in 1966; at that time there were only 4 hectares under vine and still quite a bit of farmland, which was rented out. In 1971 the farmland was sold and Helmut turned his full attention to producing quality wine. He worked the vines in Oberhäusen, expanding slowly and naturally. His successes followed hard work, commitment, and the understanding that “the vineyards speak for themselves – you just have to hear them.” Helmut, who has spent years honing his skills, finding the right sites, and developing a personal philosophy for winemaking, says, “I express myself clearly and so do my wines.”

2019 Dönnhoff Oberhäuser Leistenberg Kabinett Riesling

2017 Evening Land Vineyards ‘Seven Springs’ Pinot Noir

2017 Domaine Pierre Girardin ‘Les Epenottes’ Beaune 1er Cru

NV REVI Cavaliere Nero Extra Brut Rosé

2017 Malat Grüner Veltliner Niederösterreich

2017 Jean-Marc Millot ‘Les Deux Terres’ Bourgogne Aligote

‘Don’t Run Out’ Six Pack

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