Peter van den Besselaar

9.0

Vintage 2017 / #oldvines #altereben planted in 1968.Lemon and citrus, beautiful mineral expression, such a lively #Franken wine from #silvaner. I am really impressed. — 8 years ago

Dade Thieriot

10

This lovely lady was headed for the Bernkasteler Ring auction, but fortunately we got there first and managed to reserve the entire production... thus keeping the price at a minimum... A very restrained #spätlese in terms of sweetness, perfectly balanced and a sheer delight to drink now! #Reinert #AylerKupp #Riesling #AlteReben #2012 — 11 years ago

Dade Thieriot

10

The kingpin of the #PRÄLAT CLUB group and by far the rarest of all, given the minuscule size of the vineyard. The rich, red #volcanic soil plays to the intensity, depth, and sheer complexity of the wine as does the #ungrafted root stock throughout the site. When #Loosen says "old vines", he's understating his case. These are amongst the oldest original root stock vines in Europe! #2013 #ÜrzigerWürzgarten #AlteReben #Riesling — 11 years ago

with Petra

Dade Thieriot

10

"#Hommage" is Erni's 36-months-on-the-lees project and we think it is an exciting one as the wine has, believe it or not, even more power and intensity than the regular #GGs or the "#Reserve" bottlings. Time will tell how this wine pans out, but if what we recently tasted is any indication, one needn't worry in the least--BRAVO!!! #2011 #Riesling #altereben — 11 years ago

with Petra and Wietske

Dade Thieriot

9.8

#Riesling #trocken #AlteReben*** Just fresh, vibrant, mineral-driven, crystal clear! #AlexanderLaible — 10 years ago

Dade Thieriot

10

One of the featured wineries at the Gala Luncheon cooked by @DavidKinch... #ErniLoosen's #GGs are making headlines around the world, which is no surprise given their stunning quality and extra layers of complexity after 24 months on the #lees. This #Wehlener had an almost creamy texture backed by a core of fine acidity, which paired beautifully with the scallop dish created by Kinch. @DrLoosenWines #DrLoosen #WehlenerSonnenuhr #Riesling #AlteReben — 10 years ago

Dade Thieriot

10

My personal favorite amongst these 2011s as it shows tremendous complexity and great depth. This is mouth-filling, luscious #Mosel #Riesling that is unquestionably a wine for the ages--one dreams about laying down magnums of this sleeping giant! #2011 #GG #altereben #Loosen — 11 years ago

with Petra and Wietske

Dade Thieriot

10

The newest member of the #Loosen #GG club, joining Ürziger Würzgarten & Erdener Prälat. A full 12 months on the unstired #lees. A magnificent mineral display supported by a fine core of ripe acidity. The most elegant of the three sites due to its #grayslate soil base. Expect this to go at least 10-15 years in bottle--another triumph! #2013 #WehlenerSonnenuhr #AlteReben #Riesling
— 11 years ago

with Petra

Dade Thieriot

10

One of the greatest #Riesling vineyards anywhere on earth. The #WÜRZGARTEN or "spice garden" also boasts extremely old root stocks as well as the PRÄLAT and SONNENUHR, but the tremendous concentration of #redslate in combination with volcanic soil give these wines an amazing complexity. With very steep slopes, acidity and structure are never an issue. The excellent balance found in the #Loosen 2011s is the key to their projected longevity. #GG #ÜrzigerWürzgarten #altereben — 11 years ago

with Petra and Wietske

Dade Thieriot

10

2014 #Spätburgunder #trocken #AlteReben***--from vines 35 years old...very elegant, high-strung, cherry aromas, aged in French oak 12 months. Still very youthful but with fine potential...lovely #Pinot! #AlexanderLaible — 10 years ago

Dade Thieriot

10

Here's where it all began... #Loosen decided to experiment with different durations of time with yeast contact...the "#Reserve" having 24 months on the #lees which gives the wine greater complexity and depth of flavor, not to mentioned aging potential. #Riesling #2011 #altereben #ErdenerPrälat — 11 years ago

with Petra and Wietske

Dade Thieriot

10

The fourth member of the #Loosen #GG club and one of our favorite sites that is based on #blueslate--elegant and very mineral-driven with a fine balance. One very serious wine to lay down for 10-15 years if possible. #2013 #ErdenerTreppchen #AlteReben #Riesling — 11 years ago

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Dade Thieriot

10

#DRY, yes, but not too much so because it has such perfect ripeness and sexy acidity that it actually comes off as more opulent and not in the least bit austere. A full 24 months on the #lees has given this remarkable wine layers of complexity and, well, the "spiciness" that you would expect from a "spice garden"!
#2011 #Reserve #Riesling #altereben — 11 years ago

with Petra and Wietske