Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett
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Typically best enjoyed 3 to 15 years from the vintage release, though exceptional vintages can easily develop complex petrol and honeyed notes for 20 years or more.
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Spicy Asian dishes such as Thai green curry, classic German roast pork with apples, and fresh seafood like pan-seared scallops with a citrus reduction.
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Hailing from the steep, blue Devonian slate slopes of the Middle Mosel, the Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett from the historic Dr. Loosen estate is a masterclass in tension and elegance. The vineyard's name, translating to 'Kingdom of Heaven,' speaks to the celestial quality of its wines, which benefit from excellent water retention and a slightly more protected, south-southwest exposure than its neighbor, Wehlener Sonnenuhr. This 100% Riesling is crafted in the traditional, delicate Kabinett style, utilizing cool fermentation in traditional Fuder oak casks to preserve its vibrant, natural fruitiness and electric acidity. Ernst Loosen’s commitment to expressing the unique voice of his ancient, ungrafted vines shines through in this wine's signature profile of white peach, green apple, and a distinct, flinty mineral backbone.
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The historic Dr. Loosen estate, located in Bernkastel-Kues in the Mosel region of Germany, has been in the same family for over two centuries. Since taking ownership in 1988, Ernst Loosen has propelled the winery to international acclaim by focusing on the estate's extraordinary heritage of ungrafted, old Riesling vines—some over 120 years old—situated in historic grand cru sites such as Erdener Pr$lat, $rziger W$rzgarten, and Bernkasteler Lay. The winery's philosophy centers on minimalist winemaking and a deep respect for the region's diverse slate soils, which yield intensely mineral-driven, expressive wines. Dr. Loosen is globally renowned for its precise, elegant Rieslings, spanning from dry (Trocken) styles to exquisitely concentrated sweet expressions like Auslese, Beerenauslese, and rare Eisweins.