Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Nr35
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Extremely long-lived. While approachable in its youth for its vibrant primary fruit, it is typically best enjoyed 10 to 40 years from the vintage release, with exceptional vintages lasting even longer.
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Rich blue cheeses, classic fruit tarts such as Tarte Tatin, and spicy glazed pork or duck dishes.
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Hailing from one of the most iconic vineyards in the Mosel Valley, the Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Nr35 from Dr. Loosen is a masterclass in tension, sweetness, and mineral depth. The vineyard itself is legendary, named after the historic sundial erected in 1842 by Jodocus Pruem to guide the daily rhythm of the vineyard workers. Planted on dizzyingly steep, pure blue Devonian slate slopes, the ungrafted, ancient Riesling vines dig deep into the rock, yielding fruit of extraordinary concentration. The Nr35 designation refers to a historically prized cask selection, representing a parcel of exceptional quality. Hand-harvested with a significant portion of botrytized grapes, the wine is fermented slowly in traditional oak casks. It captures the classic Mosel archetype: a breathtaking dance of luscious peach and apricot sweetness balanced by a vibrant, electric spine of slate-driven acidity.
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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.