The Dr. Loosen Estate has been in the same family for over 200 years. With un-grafted vines averaging 50 years old, some of the best vineyard sites in Germany (four rated grand cru and two premier cru by both the 1868 German classification and the more current Wine Atlas of Germany, Ernst Loosen has the raw materials for stunningly intense, world-class wines. With crop yields almost half of what is permitted by law, only moderate use of organic fertilizers and old-fashioned cellar practices, Loosen strives to create wines that unmistakably say, "Riesling, Mosel, and Dr. Loosen." In his own words, "The great winemakers I have met invariably possess a clear concept in their mind of what their wine should be. It's a vision that places terroir over technology, and grape quality over quantity. This is the level of winemaking we pursue at Dr. Loosen. Our goal is to produce wines that are luscious, complex, and true to their roots."

Made from 120-year-old vines on original rootstock, this GG Dry Riesling displays a pale yellow hue that shows purity in the glass. It is extremely aromatic, revealing a racy, fruit driven personality with a range of spices, citrus and tropical fruits of lemon zest, orange peel and a hint of salinity. The voluptuous palate is powerful with exotic fruit undertones. The expansive mid-palate maintains a wonderful balance as it caresses your palate for minutes. The finish is lovely with a slight creaminess and a precise finish that goes on and on. There is a whirlwind of tropical flavors in this wine that is mind-blowing, leaving an impression that will last for decades.

By Perry Miroballi