NV Assortment Case
⏳ Drinking Window
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.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spicy Thai or Sichuan cuisine, roasted pork belly with apple compote, and artisanal blue cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 About the Producer
The historic Dr. Loosen estate has been in the Loosen family for over two centuries, situated along the dramatic, slate-lined slopes of the Middle Mosel in Bernkastel-Kues, Germany. Since taking over management in 1988, Ernst Loosen has revitalized the winery by strictly focusing on low yields, meticulous vineyard stewardship, and minimal intervention in the cellar. The estate is blessed with extraordinarily old, ungrafted Riesling vines in legendary Grand Cru (Grosse Lage) vineyards such as Erdener Prälat, Wehlener Sonnenuhr, and Bernkasteler Lay. Dr. Loosen is globally celebrated for producing pure, expressive, and age-worthy Rieslings that range from vibrant dry bottlings to lusciously complex, mineral-laced Prädikat and dessert wines.