Dr. Loosen, Riesling Spatlese,Single Vineyard WehlenerSonnenuhr Grand Cru, Mosel,Germany, White, 75cl

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Reviews: 2020 JAMES SUCKLING 95pts

                 2019 JAMES SUCKLING 94pts

                 2017 ROBERT PARKER 92pts

 

Wine Producer: Dr. Loosen

Country: Germany

Region: Bernkastel – Kues

Production Area: Mosel

Grape Type: Riesling 100%

Colour: White

The Dr. Loosen estate: Has been in the same family for over 200 years. When Ernst Loosen assumed ownership in 1988, he realized that he had vines in some of Germany’s best-rated vineyards. To maximize the potential of those vines, he restricts crop size, uses only organic fertilization, insists on very strict fruit selection, and employs gentle cellar practices with a minimum of handling.

The Mosel Region: Located in far western Germany, the Mosel valley’s steep, southfacing slopes create the perfect climate for Riesling, giving the vines ideal exposure to the sun. The cool climate allows the grapes to ripen slowly while retaining bright acidity.

 

Vineyard: Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese: The famous “sundial” vineyard produces the quintessential Mosel Riesling: delicate and refined, with racy minerality and endless charm. Spätlese is German for “late picked.” It has more richness and body than Kabinett because the grapes are allowed to ripen for an extra week or more. The extra hang time on the vine allows for greater development of flavour and aroma.

Soil: Blue Devonian slate

Average Yield: 50 hl/ha

 

Wine – Making Process: Cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks and traditional Fuder barrels; half fermented with natural yeasts, half with cultured yeasts; stopped by chilling

 

Features:  Straw yellow colour with greenish reflections. Bouquet of ripe melon and tangerine, with some notes of dried ginger. Rich and juicy flavour, with a mouth – filling texture. Crisp finish, delivering hints of sage, honey and tarragon. Pure – tasting and tracy on the finish.

 

Pairings: Serve this with pork loin with apple sauce, BBQ chicken, or fondue.

 

Serving Temperature: 8 °C-10°C

 

Actual Alcoholic Strength by Volume: 8,5% vol. (varies depending on vintage).

 

Allergens: Contains sulphites.

 

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