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Name of varietal: Dornfelder

Common synonyms: none

Parentage of the grape: Helfensteiner and Heroldrebe

History of the grape: Dornfelder was created in 1955 by German oenologist August Herold at the Weinsberg wine institute in Wurttemberg, Germany. Its parent grapes also have grandparents: Helfensteiner is a cross between Fruhrburgunder and Trollinger, and Heroldrebe is a cross between Portugieser and Lemberger. The name is in homage to the school’s founder, August Ludwig Dornfeld (1796-1869). It was originally cultivated to add color and body to weak red wines. However, it was found to create full flavored and structured wines on its own, and is now celebrated for its single varietal releases and is one of the most widely planted red grapes in Germany.

Characteristics of the grape: dark-skinned, full-bodied, medium tannins and acidity, dark cherry, blackberry, elderberry, plums, slightly floral.

Regions where the grape is currently important: Germany, particularly Pfalz and Rheinhessen Read more

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Dornfelder on Snooth

April 2012

Ingelheimer Kaiserpfalz Dornfelder Rotwein

Snoothrank: Starting at $15^.99

My wife received it as a Birthday gift and I ended up drinking this delicious nectar. I have current had it in the years 2008 & 2009, both being splendid!It bursts with flavor and excites my taste-buds.. an amazingly fruitful yet well balanced and not a sugar/sweet flavor.

Wine review by IggyD
April 2012

Black Star Farm Artisan Red 2005

Snoothrank:

Dornfelder, Foch, Regent. German style red, medium sweet wine. Goes well alongside many festive foods from brats to burgers or ribs on the grill, with flavorful pastas and deep dish pizza. Try it with jambalaya, chili con carne, or even a spicy Asian dish. The splash of sweet will... Read more

Wine review by BVWineS
April 2012

Huber Estate Dornfelder Dessert Wine Sta. Rita Hills 2008

Snoothrank:

My first Dornfelder - so I have nothing to compare it to. But I am not sure I like Dornfelder. Wine is pungent and thick with a bite to it. It got my attention. Sampled in Santa Barbara.

Wine review by bamasteve
March 2012

Ingelheimer Kaiserpfalz Dornfelder Rotwein

Snoothrank:

I received this wine a couple of Christmas' ago and have not found anyone who ... 2006Ingleheimer kaiserpfalzdornfelder rotweinThe distributer Tantika Imports, Inc. has a website that is no longer active and this leaves me very sad. If anyone comes across this treasure, kindly let... Read more

Wine review by tiyoweh
March 2012

Drathen Dornfelder 2010

Snoothrank:

This is a great wine for the cost. Have a lot more for wines that weren't clearly as good. Brought home a case from Germany and my wife drank it all while I was out of town! LOL, clearly she liked it too!

Wine review by friggle
February 2012

Eugen Wehrheim Niersteiner Spiegelberg Dornfelder Qba 2007

Snoothrank:

mildly sweet and light fruity flavor

Wine review by twiggy1110
February 2012

Peter Brum Dornfelder Vino Noir 2010

Snoothrank:

Very easy wine that goes down smooth but still gives full flavors.

Wine review by TXKL
January 2012

Dornfelder Rheinhessen Sweet 2009

Snoothrank:

Love the sweet, bubbly taste... but not too sweet.

Wine review by nashvelez
December 2011

Dornfelder Rotwein Trocken Weingut Jakob Neumer Rheinhessen-Ökowein Rotwein Dornfelder Qualitätswein Trocken Deutschland Rheinhessen 2005

Snoothrank:

Smells like manure, promise is great but drinking is a bit disappointing. Vintage 2009 "Paulus"

Wine review by thuiskijker
December 2011

Wilhelm Bergmann Dornfelder Rotwein 2005

Snoothrank:

Has anyone tried the WELTACHS DORNFELDER ROTWEIN red wine? if yes, what do you think, is it worth going for? thanks!

Wine review by winesred