Sleek and tangy, showing apricot, lime and mango flavors matched to a lively structure. Nice harmony and persistence through the finish.

This impressive wall of vines, beginning at the village of Bernkastel and continuing downstream for about six kilometers, is one of the longest continuous stretches of top-rated vineyards in Europe.

Dr. L comes exclusively from traditional vineyards with steep slopes and slate soil. This introductory, non-estate wine embodies the elegant and racy style of classic Mosel Riesling. By working closely with growers on long-term contract, brothers Ernst and Thomas Loosen are able to assure excellent quality in every vintage.

Wine maker notes

Wine & Spirits “Best German Producer” “Best Producers of the Past 25 Years” Wine & Spirits, Fall 2007 “Ernst Loosen’s collection of ancient, ungrafted vines provides pure, crystalline rieslings, remarkably transparent expressions of the Mosel’s most coveted vineyards.”

Recipe

Thomas Keller's Citrus-Marinated Salmon

Food pairing

BBQ or spicy chicken wings crab cakes foie gras smoked shellfish smoked salmon or trout cold cuts proscuitto with melons or fruits