Riesling Eiswein Blauschiefer
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Due to the extraordinary balance of high natural acidity and residual sugar, this Eiswein possesses remarkable longevity and is typically best enjoyed 10 to 35 years from the vintage release.
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Fruit-based tarts and crumbles, artisanal blue cheeses, and rich savory terrines or pâtés.
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Hailing from the steep, dramatic slopes of Germany's Mosel region, the Dr. Loosen Riesling Eiswein Blauschiefer is a testament to extreme winemaking. Eiswein, or ice wine, is a high-stakes gamble with nature. The grapes must be left on the vine into the freezing depths of winter, waiting for temperatures to plunge to at least -7 degrees Celsius. Harvested by hand in the freezing pre-dawn hours, these naturally frozen Riesling grapes are pressed immediately, yielding a tiny amount of highly concentrated, nectar-like juice while the water remains frozen as ice. The 'Blauschiefer' (blue slate) soils of the Mosel infuse this luscious dessert wine with a vibrant, electric vein of acidity and a distinctive smoky minerality, preventing the intense sweetness from becoming cloying. This style captures the pure, crystalline essence of Riesling, preserved by the frost.
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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.