Name: Loosen Bros. Dr. L Riesling
Variety: Riesling (100%)
Region: Mosel
Country: Germany
Year: 2021
Price: $15
Winemaker's Review: "This top-selling Loosen Bros. wine is Ernst Loosen’s "ambassador" for the Mosel region and for the Riesling variety. It embodies the delicate and racy style that is characteristic of Riesling grown in the slate-soil vineyards of the Mosel valley. And, best of all, it delivers this uniquely delicious and invigorating taste at a very affordable price for every day enjoyment. It is a bright, refreshing, fruit-driven wine, with a juicy mid-palate and a crisp, drying finish."
Personal Review: This weekend I threw a party with some friends, but was told to pick as sweet a wine as I could with a good level of complexity for under $20. Since the dinner was cod, I decided to go with a white, and the varietal I decided to choose was one of my favorites and one I think has some of the most versatility, Riesling. While this particular Riesling did not have a sweetness level like others from the Mosel, I would probably equate it to a Spatlese in terms of residual sugar. On the nose there was bright aromas of citrus and grapefruit, which mellowed into stone fruits such as apricots on the palate. The salinity present in the finish was a perfect compliment to the brininess of the cod. For under $20, Mosel Rieslings are a great option to please all palates!
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