{"title":"Weingut Dr. Loosen | Mosel","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Dr_Loosen_Winery_Property.jpg?v=1783264196\" alt=\"Panoramic photo of Dr Loosen Winery from across the Mosel River\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe global reputation of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"33\"\u003eDr Loosen\u003c\/b\u003e is entirely tied to the energy of Ernst \"Erni\" Loosen, who took over his family's historic 200-year-old estate in 1988. Originally trained as an archaeologist, Erni approached the steep slate cliffs of Germany’s Middle Mosel with a unique perspective, immediately halting modern industrial practices to focus strictly on the region’s natural heritage. He famously slashed vineyard yields, stopped the use of chemical fertilisers, and turned his back on high-tech cellar manipulation. His core winemaking philosophy relies on letting the distinct soil identity triumph over technology, reviving ancient cellar traditions like slow spontaneous fermentations and extended maturation on the full lees inside traditional, neutral three-thousand-litre oak \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"793\"\u003eFuder barrels\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThis rigorous estate standard is anchored in a spectacular line-up of south-facing Grand Cru vineyards, including legendary sites like the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"139\"\u003eWehlener Sonnenuhr\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"162\"\u003eÜrziger Würzgarten\u003c\/i\u003e. Because the phylloxera beetle cannot survive in the region's pure, rocky slate soils, these vertiginous cliffs are home to a rare treasure trove of ancient, century-old \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"351\"\u003eun-grafted Riesling vines\u003c\/b\u003e. These original-rooted survivors produce tiny, highly concentrated crops that inject a profound mineral depth, vibrant acidity, and structural longevity into the liquid. It is this unique combination of ancient wood aging and razor-sharp slate terroir that allows the premium estate bottles to age beautifully for decades in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eTo ensure his beloved Mosel styles remain accessible for casual drinking, Erni and his brother Thomas also run the highly successful \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"133\"\u003eDr L Riesling\u003c\/b\u003e negociant range. Working in close partnership with a trusted network of contracted independent growers across the valley, the fruit is harvested and brought back to the main estate cellars to be vinified by the exact same expert winemaking team. This creates a brilliant, dual-track collection: providing fruit-forward, crisp, and beautifully balanced house pours for reliable weekday drinking, alongside a stunning ladder of dry, single-vineyard estate blockbusters for serious collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"8\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDR. 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Following traditional family methods, the juice undergoes spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in large, neutral \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"392\"\u003ethree-thousand-litre oak casks\u003c\/b\u003e, followed by a full twelve months of undisturbed maturation on the lees to build natural stability and texture. The finished wine offers brilliant aromas of red apple, passion fruit, and grapefruit, underscored by a pronounced mineral complexity and earthy spice. On the palate, it delivers a powerful, focused structure where dense orchard fruit is held perfectly in check by a racy, vibrant vein of crisp acidity, leading into a clean, naturally balanced finish. While its crisp profile make it a highly sophisticated white to pour and enjoy entirely on its own as a weekend aperitif, it is a versatile partner at the table. It balances beautifully alongside grilled sea bass, fresh seafood, or light, aromatic poultry dishes. 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The vineyard sits directly along the banks of the \u003cstrong\u003eMosel \u003c\/strong\u003eriver on deep, weathered blue slate soils that excel at retaining the day's heat. The grapes are carefully selected by hand early in the harvest to preserve their precise delicacy, followed by cool fermentation in a combination of stainless steel tanks and traditional wooden \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"514\"\u003eFuder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e barrels. The nose opens with beautiful \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"30\"\u003earomas of white peach\u003c\/b\u003e, green apple, and fresh mint, layered with a subtle herbal spiciness and a clear hint of wet slate minerality. On the palate, the wine delivers a supple, texturally rich mouthfeel where the natural, juicy sweetness of the fruit is brilliantly countered by a clean, racy spine of acidity, leaving a beautifully refreshing impression. This delicate balance makes it a thoroughly engaging glass to sit and savour on a warm afternoon without food. Should you choose to serve it with a meal, its subtle sweetness acts as a perfect foil to slightly spicy Asian cuisine, a mild aromatic curry, or fresh goat's cheese. 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The name translates literally as the sundial of Wehlen, referencing the massive stone sundial erected directly in the middle of the cliff face in 1842 by Jodokus Prüm to help workers across the river keep time. This near-vertical precipice is composed of pure, stony blue slate that catches unobstructed, intense sunlight throughout the day. By delaying the harvest, the grapes achieve optimum maturity, which is carefully vinified using indigenous yeasts in traditional, neutral oak casks to preserve the pure expression of the vineyard. The wine displays deep, expressive aromas of ripe peach, apricot, and honey, tightly wound around a core of stony minerality and delicate floral notes. On the palate, it delivers a dense, unctuous layer of tropical and orchard fruit that feels remarkably weightless, thanks to a piercing, vibrant current of acidity that cuts through the natural sweetness and extends into a long, beautifully balanced finish. While its exceptional concentration and structural balance mean it will evolve magnificently in the cellar for decades, it is a brilliant bottle to enjoy now. Its unctuous profile makes it the ultimate pairing for savoury dishes such as slow-roasted pork belly, smooth duck liver terrines, or mature, salty blue cheeses.[#intro]\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA luxurious late-harvest Mosel Riesling balancing rich, honeyed fruit with intense slate-driven mineral freshness...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Loosen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58352087892349,"sku":"A25DRLOOSENWEHLENERSPATLESE","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/WehlenerSonnenuhrSpatleseBottle.jpg?v=1783271454"},{"product_id":"dr-loosen-wehlener-sonnenuhr-riesling-grosses-gewachs-alte-reben","title":"Dr Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Grosses Gewächs Alte Reben 2024","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"\u003eDr Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Grosses Gewächs Alte Reben\u003c\/b\u003e is a serious, bone-dry masterpiece that sits at the pinnacle of the estate's dry winemaking ladder. The term \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"195\"\u003eGrosses Gewächs\u003c\/i\u003e denotes a certified grand cru vineyard, while \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"257\"\u003eAlte Reben\u003c\/i\u003e references the extraordinary \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"297\"\u003eun-grafted vines averaging a century old\u003c\/b\u003e. These ancient, original-rooted survivors dig deep into the blue slate of the famous \"Sundial of Wehlen\" cliff face, yielding tiny, intensely concentrated berries that deliver remarkable structural power and fine-grained texture to the wine. The nose is complex and highly focused, revealing\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003earomas of white peach, pink grapefruit, and wild herbs, all wrapped around an intense, smoky mineral core. On the palate, this white wine delivers massive concentration and depth, where dense, precise orchard fruit is framed by an electric, tongue-tingling line of natural acidity. The finish is remarkably long, dry, and complex, displaying a dry extract and saline grip that highlights its premium old-vine pedigree. The Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Grosses Gewächs Alte Reben possesses brilliant structural longevity and will reward patient cellaring for well over a decade. If drinking it in its youth, it is best decanted and served alongside robust, texturally rich dishes such as pan-seared scallops with pork belly, roasted turbot, or a delicate veal chop in a creamy chanterelle mushroom sauce. 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This \u003cstrong\u003erare Reserve bottling\u003c\/strong\u003e undergoes an extraordinary twenty-four months of undisturbed aging on the full lees inside traditional, neutral oak Fuder barrels, followed by a further three years of maturation in the bottle before release. The fruit is drawn from a protected enclave of ancient, un-grafted old Riesling vines within the \"Spice Garden of Ürzig\" - a dramatic, amphitheatre-shaped cliff face distinguished by its unique, iron-rich red volcanic soil rather than the typical slate of the region. The extended barrel maturation yields a spectacularly complex bouquet, bursting with aromas of exotic spice, dried apricot, yellow plum, and a highly distinctive, smoky volcanic minerality. On the palate, the wine is vast, powerful, and deeply layered, showing a rich, oily texture that is masterfully reined in by a vibrant, pulsating current of natural acidity. The finish is remarkably persistent, driving forward with a salty, savory precision and complex herbal length. With its epic concentration and mature structural foundation, this luxury dry white is built to evolve and improve over the next twenty to thirty years. To fully appreciate its depth, decant it an hour before serving alongside high-end gastronomy such as slow-roasted belly of pork, pan-fried John Dory with a rich saffron reduction, or a classic, aromatic crown of roasted duck. 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