Dönnhoff Riesling TBA Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle #29 2010 375ml

97 points David Schildknecht (Wine Advocate): “From berries selected out of the corresponding Auslese, Donnhoff’s 2010 Niederhauser Hermannshohle Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese was intended to be Beerenauslese, given 180 Oechsle and 14 grams of acidity it was evident that he had a T.B.A. on his hands — and what a one! High-toned, penetrating aromas of maraschino, marzipan, and pungent lemon rind usher in a creamily rich yet buoyant and enervating palate loaded with quince preserves and pear nectar; honey and caramel; maraschino and white raisin. Brightness of fresh lemon and depth of nut oils emerge in the finish, the sheer abundance of material present here serving to somehow guarantee a seamless yet fruitfully tense cohabitation of this elixir’s acidic with its ennobled richness, its spine and vivacity with its creamy opulence. This ought to be worth following for a half century or more. Drink: 2011-2036. (Dec 2011)”

96 points Joel B. Payne (Vinous): “Rich golden yellow. Exuberant aromas of caramelized peach, quince preserves and oyster shell on a bed of honeyed botrytis. Incredibly dense, creamy richness is paired with a juicy, almost salty tanginess. In spite of its depth and weight, this wine remains delicately elegant on the impressively long finish. (Jan 2012)”

Terry Thiese: “[$290 list] Ten plusses on a scale of three. So far out past perfection one needs an hour to explore its wonders. I only had five minutes. But I did, for the first and only time, swallow. ++++++++++”