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Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Mosel Riesling Spatlese Germany 2018

Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Mosel Riesling Spatlese Germany 2018

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Bright, Fruity, and Energetically Balanced

Produced from one of the Mosel Valley's most historic slate vineyards, this late-harvest Spätlese showcases a classic off-dry German style. It delivers concentrated layers of ripe white peach, juicy pear, and green apple, underpinned by a signature stony minerality. While distinctly sweet on the first sip, it is immediately balanced by a lively, mouth-watering acidity that keeps the palate remarkably clean and refreshing.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Light to Medium ●●●●●
Sweetness Off-Dry / Semi-Sweet (Spätlese) ●●●●●
Acidity High & Piercing ●●●●●
Fruit Peach, Apricot & Citrus Peel ●●●●●
Oak None (100% Unoaked) ●●●●●

Expert Tasting Notes & Estate Reputation

  • An Icon of the Mosel: Managed by Ernst Loosen, the Dr. Loosen estate has been making wine for over 200 years. Their old, ungrafted vines situated on steep, blue-slate slopes are globally regarded as key references for pristine, terroir-driven German Riesling.

Highlights

  • Sourced entirely from the historic, south-facing Wehlener Sonnenuhr ("Sundial of Wehlen") vineyard, famous for its pure weathered blue slate soils.
  • Classified as a Spätlese, meaning the grapes were harvested late in the season to capture a naturally higher sugar concentration and deeper flavour profile.
  • Fermented slowly in stainless steel tanks under strict temperature controls to lock in the grape's delicate floral aromas and pure fruit character.

Tasting Notes

  • Appearance: Pale, brilliant straw-yellow.
  • Nose: Fragrant and layered, offering clear aromas of white peach, apricot, honeysuckle, and lime zest, underscored by a subtle flinty, smoky minerality.
  • Palate: Light-bodied and juicy with an elegant sweetness. Clean flavours of tree fruit and citrus are enlivened by a driving, laser-like acidity, finishing long, crisp, and slightly saline.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve chilled at 8–10°C to allow the balance between the sweetness and acidity to show at its best.
  • Decanting: Not necessary, but opening it 10–15 minutes beforehand helps release the mineral aromatics. This wine possesses an exceptional structure that supports continuous development in the cellar over the next 15–20 years.
  • Western Pairing: An excellent matchup for spicy Thai curries, glazed ham, roasted pork with apples, or creamy blue cheeses.
  • Asian & Cantonese Pairing: The combination of natural residual sugar and crisp, high acidity acts as a great counterweight to local spices and rich, gelatinous meats. It pairs exceptionally well with 避風塘炒蟹 (Typhoon Shelter Spicy Crab), 酸甜咕嚕肉 (Sweet and Sour Pork), or 蜜汁叉燒 (Honey-Glazed Charsiu).

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