Loosen’s Bernkasteler Lay vineyard (situated quite near the estate house in Bernkastel) sometimes produces Eiswein and now increasingly a Trocken GG bottling, but it always makes fresh, lithe Kabinett, as in 2016. It shows lovely, lifted aromas and flavors of tangerines and spiced apples leading to a finish that is energized with lots of crackly acidity and very pronounced mineral notes from slate. Alcohol is quite low at 8%, with impeccable balance of sweetness and acidity, making this a wonderful aperitif.
Dr. Loosen, Mosel (Germany) Riesling Kabinett 2016
By Michael Franz