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2017 Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Alte Reben Grosses Gewachs #51

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January 22, 2023 - $42

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RATINGS

96The Wine Advocate

...bright, clear, fine and relaxed on the subtly concentrated nose that displays aromas of perfectly ripe stone fruit intertwined with delicate slate notes. On the palate, this is a concentrated, lush, vital, crystalline, highly refined and complex Sonnenuhr with finely racy acidity, lots of energy, grip and mineral tension...rich, concentrated, powerful but still refined, vital and elegant Sonnenuhr...

93Wine Enthusiast

...zesty, light-footed...green apple, lemon and pineapple flavors edged by tangs of steel, slate and earth...touch of honey cushions the finish...

90Wine Spectator

...white peach, kiwifruit and yellow apple notes, underscored by savory mineral elements. Hints of brown sugar and pine linger in the background before being scooped up by a wave of bright acidity, leaving a mouthwatering finish.

89-90Vinous / IWC

Scents of green apple wood, clover and white peach greet the nose rather tentatively...conveying welcome invigoration as it evokes apple near the core and white peach near the pit in its combination of tang, piquancy, and subtle salinity. The feel is firm, and the finish is juicy enough to refresh, revealing a bittersweet floral note suggestive of clover and honeysuckle at the stem.

17Jancis Robinson

...creamy spice that I associate with big oak. Even more noticeable on the palate, cedar and spice with ripe lemon and pear fruit. Impressive length.

REGION

Germany, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer

Mosel-Saar-Ruwer is Germany’s most prestigious wine region and it is comprised of the vineyards surrounding the Mosel River and its tributaries, the Saar and Ruwer. This region is the northernmost of Germany’s primary viticultural areas, located on the western edge of Germany just above the northeast corner of France. Internationally Mosel Rieslings are considered among the finest white wines in the world. In Germany and elsewhere, the region’s name is often shortened simply to Mosel, and in fact since 2007 Mosel has been the formal name of the region for viticultural purposes. The references to Saar and Ruwer were dropped for ease of marketing. The distinctively crisp, mineral tasting, acidic Rieslings produced in Mosel are attributed partly to the region’s slate soils and extremely vertiginous vineyards. Many vineyards are on 60 to 80 percent cent inclines along the three rivers. Riesling grapes represent more than half of all the grapes grown in Mosel, followed by Muller-Thurgau, a white wine grape related to Riesling, and Elbling, an indigenous white wine grape often used for sparkling wines.

TYPE

White Wine, Riesling, Grosses Gewächs

This white variety originated in Germany. It’s known for its strong flowery aromas and high acidity. Please note Rieslings can have dramatic differences as the grape can be used to make dry, semi-sweet, sweet and sparkling wines.