NV Assortment Case
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Varies by bottle style within the assortment; dry estate wines are best enjoyed within 1-5 years, while Grosses Gewaechs and sweet Praedikat wines can cellar beautifully for 10-30 years.
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Spicy Thai or Sichuan cuisine, roasted pork belly with apple compote, and artisanal blue cheeses.
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The Dr. Loosen NV Assortment Case represents a curated journey through the steep, slate-rich slopes of Germany's Mosel Valley, guided by one of the region's most iconic producers, Ernst Loosen. For over two centuries, the Loosen family has nurtured ungrafted old vines in legendary grand cru vineyards like the Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Urziger Wurzgarten, and Erdener Praelat. This assortment typically showcases the breathtaking diversity of Riesling, ranging from bone-dry Grosses Gewaechs (GG) to luscious, botrytis-affected Praedikat sweet wines. The terroir of the Mosel is defined by its dramatic, near-vertical slate cliffs that reflect sunlight and store heat, imparting a signature mineral tension, vibrant acidity, and stone fruit complexity to the wines. By utilizing traditional winemaking practices, including spontaneous fermentation in large, neutral oak Fuder casks, Dr. Loosen captures the distinct voice of each individual parcel, making this collection a masterclass in German viticultural heritage.
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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.