{"title":"Dr Loosen Wine","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrosse Gewächs (GG) denotes the finest dry white wines of Germany from the best sites as determined by a group of the country’s top producers. For Dr. Loosen, these sites are situated on steep, south facing slopes along the river allowing for even ripening that results in wines of great fruit concentration and fresh acidity. Grapes from up to 130-year-old vines are hand harvested, and selected, for a limited yield of 50hl per hectare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by his great-grandfather, Riesling legend Ernst Loosen implemented techniques of spontaneous fermentation in wood and aging under lees without battonage for all of his dry white wines. The GG wines are aged under full lees for a minimum of 24 months then held for another 1-3 years in bottle prior to release. The result of these techniques may surprise some drinkers as they appear delicate and finessed as opposed to oxidative.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a Riesling aficionado or simply looking for something special to treat yourself with, these Dr. Loosen GGs are befitting of your glass and your cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"loosen-bros-dr-l-riesling-2019","title":"Dr Loosen - Dry Riesling 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Loosen family is one of Germany's finest producers, and has been the subject of many international wine articles and of Jancis Robinson's BBC Wine Course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle\/Variety: Riesling\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Mosel, Germany\u003cbr\u003eABV: 12.0%\u003cbr\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Loosen","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":46211128164610,"sku":"DEAR-6561","price":28.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/6149\/9906\/files\/DRLoosenBros_080920_IMG_0219.jpg?v=1749685581"},{"product_id":"dr-loosen-wehlener-sonnenuhr-gg-2019-750ml","title":"Dr Loosen - Wehlener Sonnenuhr GG 2019 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This GG RÉSERVE reproduces the characteristics of the Grosse Lage Wehlener Sonnenuhr in textbook fashion. The site is dominated by blue slate, and it is often said that Wehlener Sonnenuhr produces the most distinctive blue slate wines. If you were to compare wines to people, a Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling would be like a graceful ballerina. They are very elegant, very fine and playful, with delicate stone fruit aromas, white peach in particular. The actual Sonnenuhr (“sundial”) was built in 1842 by our family relative, Jodocus Prüm, and then became the namesake for the world-renowned Wehlener Sonnenuhr vineyard. The grapes for this wine grow in the “Laychen,” the old name for a parcel of original, ungrafted vines that are at least 130 years old. When young, these wines are captivatingly fine and playful with floral, citrus and vineyard peach aromas. But the GGR rewards extended cellaring with greater harmony and deeper expression of this extraordinary vineyard.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe refined, mineral-edged top dry Riesling from the Mosel valley's famous Sonnenuhr (\"Sundial\") vineyard. It is perfect with shell fish, fresh oysters, sushi and grilled fresh fish.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e - Dr. Loosen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \/ Variety: Riesling\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Mosel, Germany\u003cbr\u003eABV: 12.5%\u003cbr\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Loosen","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":46211228139778,"sku":"DEAR-6562","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/6149\/9906\/files\/211309_newdrops-48.png?v=1749685867"},{"product_id":"dr-loosen-urziger-wurzgaryen-gg-2020-750ml","title":"Dr Loosen - Urziger Wurzgaryen GG 2020 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The original Ürziger Würzgarten is the only site on the Middle Mosel that is not characterized by slate. The soil is called Rotliegendes, a red, weathered conglomerate of volcanic origin. As the name suggests, we have very different aromas here than in the slate-dominated sites with their stone fruit aromas. In Würzgarten wines we often get spicy, herbal and slightly earthy aromas, along with captivating, exotic fruits. The wines are full-bodied, with acidity that comes across a bit softer and rounder due to the buffering of the special soil. The Ürziger Würzgarten is the broad-shouldered wrestler among our wines in terms of its power and structure. The ungrafted vines from which we produce this great Riesling are up to 120 years old. They are located in a plot called “Untrest Pichter,” which rises directly behind the Village in the heart of the Würzgarten.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e - Dr. Loosen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"What a beauty! So much wild berry and spice. Juicy and well-structured, the two sides of the wine already beautifully integrated. So much drive! Very long, spicy and stony finish.\" 95-\u003c\/em\u003e96 Points. - \u003cstrong\u003eStuart Pigott, jamessuckling.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2020 Ürziger Würzgarten GG Alte Reben is pure, deep and salty on the remarkably clear, precise and complex nose. Full-bodied and juicy, this is a round and fruity, not all too dry Würzgarten that is stunningly pure, finessed and tensioned for this complicated Mosel vintage. Highly promising. Tasted as a cask sample in Wiesbaden in August 2021. Drink 2027 - 2045.\" 94-96\u003c\/em\u003e Points. \u003cstrong\u003e- Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate (September 2021)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \/ Variety: Riesling\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Mosel, Germany\u003cbr\u003eABV: 12.5%\u003cbr\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Loosen","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":46211231416578,"sku":"DEAR-47186","price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/6149\/9906\/files\/220106_newold-3.jpg?v=1749685872"},{"product_id":"dr-loosen-erdener-treppchen-gg-2019-750ml","title":"Dr Loosen - Erdener Treppchen GG 2019 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This vineyard is directly adjacent to the eastern side of the Prälat and is so steep that, centuries ago, stone steps were built into the hillside so that workers could reach the vines more easily. If the wines from the Wehlener Sonnenuhr seem like a graceful \"ballerina,\" those from the Treppchen resemble muscular free-style climbers. The iron-rich, red slate soil produces wines that are full-flavoured, racy and complex, with an intense mineral aftertaste.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Dr. Loosen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \/ Variety: Riesling\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Mosel, Germany\u003cbr\u003eABV: 12.5%\u003cbr\u003eVol:  750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Loosen","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":46211235512578,"sku":"DEAR-47185","price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/6149\/9906\/files\/211309_newdrops-50.png?v=1749685886"},{"product_id":"dr-loosen-erdener-treppchen-gg-2020-750ml","title":"Dr Loosen - Erdener Treppchen GG 2020 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This vineyard is directly adjacent to the eastern side of the Prälat and is so steep that, centuries ago, stone steps were built into the hillside so that workers could reach the vines more easily. If the wines from the Wehlener Sonnenuhr seem like a graceful \"ballerina,\" those from the Treppchen resemble muscular free-style climbers. The iron-rich, red slate soil produces wines that are full-flavoured, racy and complex, with an intense mineral aftertaste.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Dr. Loosen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Tasted as a cask sample, the 2020 Erdener Treppchen GG Alte Reben promises a deep and concentrated, very complex and full-bodied wine with remarkable intensity. The wine is rich but refined and salty, well balanced and harmonious, revealing a long and intense, dense and sustainable finish. Tasted in Wiesbaden in August 2021. Drink 2026 - 2045.\"\u003c\/em\u003e 93-95 Points\u003cstrong\u003e - Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate (September 2021)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Extremely intense, anise nose with plenty of yeast, too. Excellent concentration and breathtaking raciness. Everything focused so tightly and that really lifts the energy level. Very exciting, diamond-bright finish.\" \u003c\/em\u003e95-96 Points\u003cstrong\u003e - Stuart Pigott, jamessuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \/ Variety: Riesling\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Mosel, Germany\u003cbr\u003eABV: 12.5%\u003cbr\u003eVol:  750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Loosen","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":46211335028994,"sku":"DEAR-50237","price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/6149\/9906\/files\/220106_newold.jpg?v=1749686200"},{"product_id":"dr-loosen-urziger-wurzgaryen-gg-2019-750ml","title":"Dr Loosen - Urziger Wurzgaryen GG 2019 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The original Ürziger Würzgarten is the only site on the Middle Mosel that is not characterized by slate. The soil is called Rotliegendes, a red, weathered conglomerate of volcanic origin. As the name suggests, we have very different aromas here than in the slate-dominated sites with their stone fruit aromas. In Würzgarten wines we often get spicy, herbal and slightly earthy aromas, along with captivating, exotic fruits. The wines are full-bodied, with acidity that comes across a bit softer and rounder due to the buffering of the special soil. The Ürziger Würzgarten is the broad-shouldered wrestler among our wines in terms of its power and structure. The ungrafted vines from which we produce this great Riesling are up to 120 years old. They are located in a plot called “Untrest Pichter,” which rises directly behind the Village in the heart of the Würzgarten.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e - Dr. Loosen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This is an extrovert Mosel GG with a ton of spice and berry aromas that are just beginning to open up. At once succulent and elegant on the palate, it manages to be complex and easy to understand, the finish very long and pure. Drink or hold.\" \u003c\/em\u003e96 Points. - \u003cstrong\u003ejamessuckling.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"From volcanic soils, the 2019 Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling GG Alte Reben is beautifully clear, fresh and subtle on the precise and highly finessed bouquet of slate, iodine and herbal scents. The warm and elegant Riesling fruit intertwined with very fine herbal notes represents the very best of this exceptional grand cru in its original, much smaller size. Almost entirely sourced from the Urglück, this is a lush and intense, enormously powerful yet restrained and slatey Würzgarten GG with crystalline acidity that leads to a long, intense and still slightly astringent finish with refreshing lemon features. This wine is still developing and has the potential to become another giant of the vintage. Drink 2025 - 2050.\" 96+\u003c\/em\u003e Points. \u003cstrong\u003e- Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate (October 2020)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \/ Variety: Riesling\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Mosel, Germany\u003cbr\u003eABV: 12.5%\u003cbr\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Loosen","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":46211337552130,"sku":"DEAR-50289","price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/6149\/9906\/files\/211309_newdrops-46.png?v=1749686210"},{"product_id":"dr-loosen-wehlener-sonnenuhr-gg-2020-750ml","title":"Dr Loosen - Wehlener Sonnenuhr GG 2020 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This GG RÉSERVE reproduces the characteristics of the Grosse Lage Wehlener Sonnenuhr in textbook fashion. The site is dominated by blue slate, and it is often said that Wehlener Sonnenuhr produces the most distinctive blue slate wines. If you were to compare wines to people, a Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling would be like a graceful ballerina. They are very elegant, very fine and playful, with delicate stone fruit aromas, white peach in particular. The actual Sonnenuhr (“sundial”) was built in 1842 by our family relative, Jodocus Prüm, and then became the namesake for the world-renowned Wehlener Sonnenuhr vineyard. The grapes for this wine grow in the “Laychen,” the old name for a parcel of original, ungrafted vines that are at least 130 years old. When young, these wines are captivatingly fine and playful with floral, citrus and vineyard peach aromas. But the GGR rewards extended cellaring with greater harmony and deeper expression of this extraordinary vineyard.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe refined, mineral-edged top dry Riesling from the Mosel valley's famous Sonnenuhr (\"Sundial\") vineyard. It is perfect with shell fish, fresh oysters, sushi and grilled fresh fish.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e - Dr. Loosen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Tasted as a cask sample in Wiesbaden in August 2021, the 2020 Wehlener Sonnenuhr GG Alte Reben offers a very intense and beautifully spicy, slatey nose. Rich and intense on the palate, with remarkable freshness and lemon flavors, this is an intense and dense, very salty and persistent Sonnenuhr from ancient vines. Very promising. Drink 2027 - 2045.\"\u003c\/em\u003e 93-95 points.\u003cstrong\u003e - Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate (September 2021)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Stunning white-fruit and floral aromas are married to a full and very silky body. Concentration and gracefulness all at once. A charmer with more than enough structure.\"\u003c\/em\u003e 94-95 Points. \u003cstrong\u003e- Stuart Piggot, jamessuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \/ Variety: Riesling\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Mosel, Germany\u003cbr\u003eABV: 12.5%\u003cbr\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Loosen","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":46211346006274,"sku":"DEAR-50238","price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/6149\/9906\/files\/220106_newold-5.jpg?v=1749686234"},{"product_id":"btldr-loosen-23-erdener-treppchen-gg-riesling-7","title":"Dr Loosen - Erdener Treppchen GG 2023 Riesling 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"From very old un-grafted vines in the Onnerts and Herzlay sectors (situated just above and next to the Prälat) and fermented with ambient yeasts and aged in oak for 12 months.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eErdener Treppchen is perennially the more reserved of the trio of GG’s we present each year, demanding patience and attention. Whilst Sonnenuhr is habitually super charming, and Würzgarten is expressive and upright, Treppchen tends to be more earnest, taking time to reveal its stripes. This 2023 follows that narrative, but when splashed into a big glass and given some air, its elusive nature is also its calling card. A wine for the ages and sure to go down in the annals of time as a classic.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Cellarhand \u003c\/strong\u003e(Importer)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"An amazingly minerally dry Mosel riesling that seems to descend into your glass from the heavens like an angel. Incredible wildflower and peach intensity, and yet this is very elegant and subtle on the medium-bodied palate. What fantastic precision at the extremely long finish. Great aging potential. Drink from release. 97 points.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e - Stuart Pigott, JamesSuckling.com (Aug 2024)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegan friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \/ Variety: Riesling\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Mosel, Germany\u003cbr\u003eABV: 12.5%\u003cbr\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Loosen","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":46684192342274,"sku":"2000597","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/6149\/9906\/files\/20250821_DrLoosen-ErdenerTreppchen23.jpg?v=1755740621"},{"product_id":"dr-loosen-erdnener-pralat-gg-reserve-riesling-2018-750ml","title":"Dr Loosen - Erdnener Pralat GG Reserve Riesling 2018 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Enormous power and concentration, but every bit as much finesse. Hard to wrap your head around this monumental yet refined wine. The elegance is extraordinary for this super-warm vintage, Lovely mango fruit, but this is not a bit loud. Then comes an extraordinary minerality in the incredibly long finish. Drink or hold. 99 points.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e - Stuart Pigott, JamesSuckling.com \u003c\/strong\u003e(Aug 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2018er Erdener Prälat Réserve Alte Reben, as it is referred to on the front label (the reference to GG is left for the back label and GGR is engraved on the bottle), was made from very old un-grafted vines and was fermented in oak with ambient yeasts and aged on its gross lees for 24 months before being bottled. This offers a stunning nose of yellow peach, brown sugar, fine spices, a hint of bergamot, and subtle oak elements, which are already well integrated. The wine proves beautifully silky and playful on the gorgeously spicy and fruity palate and leaves a long feel of herbs and spices in the long finish. This is a stunning dry Riesling in the making! Now-2038. 97 points.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e- Mosel Fine Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegan friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \/ Variety: Riesling\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Mosel, Germany\u003cbr\u003eABV: 12.5%\u003cbr\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Loosen","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":46684194701570,"sku":"2000596","price":425.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/6149\/9906\/files\/20250821_DrLoosen-ErdenerPralat2018.jpg?v=1755739437"},{"product_id":"dr-loosen-wehlener-sonnenuhr-im-laychen-gg-reserve-riesling-2018-750ml","title":"Dr Loosen - Wehlener Sonnenuhr Im Laychen GG Reserve Riesling 2018 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2018 Riesling Wehlener Sonnenuhr Im Laychen Grosses Gewächs Réserve Alte Reben is a late release. The wine is from the oldest parcel Loosen owns on this site. It has been owned by the Loosens since 1911. The wine spent two years on lees in Fuder and four years in bottle before release. Notions of juicy, fine, tart apple blend with exquisitely aromatic lime and lemon oil against a backdrop of cool slate and the merest echo of freshly toasted white bread and slight smoke. The longer it breathes, the more lifted and aromatic it gets. The palate is like a balm – serene, limpid and concentrated, with the inherent elegance of the Wehlener Sonnenuhr and its statuesque structure and inherent serenity. Both the slenderness and freshness are astonishing for the hot 2018 summer and so surprising youthful and long with that citrus elegance. Wow. 96 points.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e - Anne Krebiehl MW, Vinous \u003c\/strong\u003e(March 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2018er Wehlener Sonnenuhr Im Laychen Réserve Alte Reben, as it is referred to on the front label (the reference to GG is left for the back label and GGR is engraved on the bottle), was made from very old ungrafted vines in the prime Laychen (central part) sector of the vineyard and was fermented in oak with ambient yeasts and aged on its gross lees for 24 months before being bottled. The wine offers a beautiful nose made of white peach, herbs, fine spices, and smoke. It is gorgeously playful and elegant on the palate, where the subtle creamy spiciness is enhanced by a great sense of fruity floweriness. The finish is silky, multi-layered, and hugely long. This is a gorgeous dry Riesling! Now-2038. 95 points.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e- Mosel Fine Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegan friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \/ Variety: Riesling\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Mosel, Germany\u003cbr\u003eABV: 12.5%\u003cbr\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Loosen","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":46684209381634,"sku":"2000601","price":250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/6149\/9906\/files\/20250821_DrLoosen-WehlenerSonnenuhr2018.jpg?v=1755740010"},{"product_id":"dr-loosen-urziger-wurzgarten-gg-riesling-2023-750ml","title":"Dr Loosen - Urziger Wurzgarten GG Riesling 2023 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"From un-grafted vines in the prime Urglück, Maxberg, and Layenhaus sectors, fermented with ambient yeasts and aged in oak for 12 months. Year after year, the Würzgarten wears its heart on its sleeve, and the 2023 vintage does so with pride. This year’s wine is as hedonistic and expressive as ever, showing off the unique character of the site. While the 2023 vintage had its share of contrasts—drier early months followed by a warm September—the vines thrived and produced a wine that is full of energy, freshness, and depth. The wine’s vibrant and spicy aromatic profile is beautifully balanced by its delicate, lacy acidity, which leaves you wanting more. It’s characterful, moreish, and thirst-quenching.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e - Cellarhand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e(Importer)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2023 Riesling Ürziger Würzgarten Alte Reben Grosses Gewächs has a lovely ethereal lift of crushed yarrow. The palate is absolutely pithy, with Navel orange peel and vivid tangerine notes, framed by crushed yarrow savor and mouthwatering stoniness. It’s beautifully long and incisive. 94-96 points.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e - Anne Krebiehl MW, Vinous \u003c\/strong\u003e(Sept2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegan friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \/ Variety: Riesling\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Mosel, Germany\u003cbr\u003eABV: 12.5%\u003cbr\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Loosen","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":46684218786050,"sku":"2000598","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/6149\/9906\/files\/20250821_DrLoosen-UrzigerWurzgarten23.jpg?v=1755740738"},{"product_id":"dr-loosen-wehlener-sonnenuhr-gg-riesling-2023-750ml","title":"Dr Loosen - Wehlener Sonnenuhr GG Riesling 2023 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Each year, this wine remains one of the most graceful and refined of Erni’s GG offerings upon release. From un-grafted vines in the Gewann Laychen (central part) and Sandpichter (near Zeltingen) sectors and fermented with ambient yeasts, and aged in oak for 12 months. At this early stage, the wine is slightly more compact than previous vintages, making it even more approachable right now. However, the inner depth and delicate, lace-like fruit suggest that although delicious just now, a long future lies in wait. It’s shaping up to be one of the standout wines of the year, even at this early juncture!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e - Cellarhand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e(Importer)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2023 Riesling Wehlener Sonnenuhr Alte Reben Grosses Gewächs presents slate and lemon zest on the nose, promising chiselled elegance. 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It’s still a little edgy or austere in its mineral expression, with sweet caramel flavors on the finish. 12.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted in December 2024. 94 points.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e - Stephan Reinhardt, The Wine Advocate \u003c\/strong\u003e(Jan 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2018er Ürziger Würzgarten Unterst Pichter Réserve Alte Reben, as it is referred to on the front label (the reference to GG is left for the back label and GGR is engraved on the bottle), was made from parcels of very old ungrafted vines in the prime Pichter sector and was fermented in oak with ambient yeasts and aged on its gross lees for 24 months before being bottled. This wine offers a beautiful nose made of cassis, white flowers, earthy spices, smoke, and a hint of creaminess. It is beautifully elegant and intense on the palate, where the fruity side is beautifully wrapped into herbs and spices. The finish is gorgeously playful, subtly silky, and hugely precise. What a great dry Riesling in the making! 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While wines from the Wehlener Sonnenuhr resemble a graceful “ballerina,” those from the Treppchen are like muscular, free-style climbers. The iron-rich red slate soils produce wines that are rich, vibrant, and complex, with an intensely mineral finish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVolcanic activity and the formation of the meandering Mosel valley created this striking red slate soil in Erden long ago.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe grapes for this great, dry wine ripen in the oldest parcel of the Treppchen vineyard, where there is always enough wind to prevent rot from developing in the first place. This allows for very long ripening periods. 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