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Riesling, Dr. Loosen - 2022

Name: Riesling, Dr. Loosen
Brand: Dr. Loosen
SKU: 28028
Price: 14.96 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Item # 28028 750mL

An entry-level, off-dry Riesling with all that peach fruit character you've grown to love. Reach for this bottle any time you're in the mood for a fresh, fruity white with a touch of sweetness.

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Color

White

Vintage

2022

Country

Germany

Region

Mosel-Saar-Ruwer

Sub-Region

Mittel-Mosel

Producer

Dr. Loosen

Grape Variety

Riesling

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Staff Pick Notes

So I always wondered: why do so many German winery/winemaker names start with "Doctor"? Seems that back in the day, if you weren't an aristocrat or a military man in Germany, one had to get a title to flex one's social status through studying, and it is the abundance of PHDs in the Loosen family's lineage which inspired the historic Mosel River vineyard's name. I was actually initially drawn to this bottle's dark teal tinted glass, something attractive and unusual to pull me in. What I got when I opened it truly exceeded my expectations: a delicious, inexpensive, easy-going riesling full of flavor. Fruit-forward without being too juicy, lovely notes of grapefruit and lime give way to a nice mineral finish. An ideal choice for oysters, spicy stir fry, or to kick off your next gathering.

- MM

Glossary

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