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| Drinking window: Drink between 2011 and 2014 (based on 22 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 87 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 258 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Janstan on 11/2/2023 & rated 89 points: Still in a great spot.went well with Thai noodles with seafood (209 views) | | | Tasted by Bordeaux Lady on 9/13/2019 & rated 89 points: Refreshing with spiceyThai food. Welll balanced. Lovely finish. (1673 views) | | | Tasted by David_T on 9/9/2018: Two more years and unchanged from my 2016 note. Drinking well but I'll keep cellaring what's left. (2027 views) | | | Tasted by rjfix on 8/12/2017 & rated 89 points: Nice everyday reisling (2697 views) | | | Tasted by mmh on 12/6/2016 & rated 87 points: Screwcap. Off dry, reasonably well balanced but I would have preferred a slightly higher acidity. Ample fruit, quite mature but would keep for several more years (the had the bottle opened in the fridge for two days and the last glass was just as good as the first one). (3257 views) | | | Tasted by David_T on 8/27/2016 & rated 90 points: Continuing to drink well. Off-dry balanced by medium acid/mineral structure. Green apple, lime, nectarine, florals, honey... complex and a killer qpr. Pop one now but should last at least through its 10th birthday. (3481 views) | | | Tasted by Cryptical11 on 12/25/2014: Way better than lungful girl (5180 views) | | | Tasted by ddahl on 8/24/2014 & rated 91 points: Ripe crisp green apple flavor, sweet but not overpowering. Aged 2 years added color and sugars. (5623 views) | | | Tasted by Redrunners on 10/1/2013 & rated 87 points: Solid inexpensive quaffer for Asian or spicy food.
A little simple, moderate acidity and not too sweet.
Enjoyed it more than many of the overly sweet Rieslings at this price point (7526 views) | | | Tasted by mdefreitas on 9/21/2013 & rated 87 points: A good vintage for this value wine, with bracing acidity and healthy fruit. This is a bit simple and light, but at the price offered it makes a nice foil for a bit of weekday Asian cuisine. (7213 views) | | | Tasted by David_T on 8/8/2013 & rated 89 points: This may have lost a touch of freshness from a year ago but is aging beautifully especially for a sub-$9 wine. Impossible to beat for the price. Overall my notes match those from a year ago with the wine featuring citrus fruits and good acidity overall. I look forward to seeing where this continues to go with time- it's drinking well now but no hurry either. (7332 views) | | | Tasted by cobystilp on 7/28/2013 & rated 88 points: Solid. Well-made Riesling. Good QPR. (5811 views) | | | Tasted by crispino on 6/22/2013 & rated 83 points: Light, and a little sweeter than the semi-dry Rieslings I have grown to like. Still some lip-smacking acidity here, and definitely a good choice as a starter wine, but not quite as versatile with the apps. (5598 views) | | | Tasted by WOOF Diva on 6/8/2013 & rated 87 points: Mineral, lemon pear, sweeter taste Great deck wine. (3748 views) | | | Tasted by dkstar1 on 5/15/2013 & rated 86 points: Better than '11 vintage. Minerally, pear, honey. Great QPR. (3863 views) | | | Tasted by Vervelb on 3/29/2013 & rated 88 points: Tasty, simple, but balanced Riesling, pear and citrus. Slightly sweet with nice acidity. (3957 views) | | | Tasted by Champagneinhand on 3/29/2013: great qpr riesling for weekday drinking. pitted fruit, apples citrus acid and good mineral. (4549 views) | | | Tasted by RobertVitello on 3/10/2013 & rated 87 points: Balanced, although somewhat on the sweeter side of middle. Very nice green pear flavor. (3874 views) | | | Tasted by RayOB on 2/27/2013 & rated 90 points: Drank in Mexico
Lots of minerality and citrus on the nose. Great balance with not too much acidity or sweetness, Medium length.
Amazing value (3937 views) | | | Tasted by cobystilp on 2/12/2013 & rated 87 points: Perfectly quaffable for the price. Great QPR. (4108 views) | | | Tasted by wtianseter on 1/31/2013 & rated 85 points: The wine is a light straw color. Nose is minerally and acidic with spicy fruit. When the bottle wa opened a good bit of pressure was released and when the inital glass was poured there was significant effervescence. The taste showed a nice bright fruity flavor and a lot of acid; along with the effervescence that acicity was out of balance. The wine was tasty and a good wine but not my favorite style. It could have been much nicer without the fizz. (3882 views) | | | Tasted by Bebum on 1/12/2013 & rated 85 points: Disappointing, considering the many positive notes. Probably has seen better days. (4337 views) | | | Tasted by ddahl on 1/1/2013 & rated 88 points: Excellent value. Sweet and smooth with pear and green apples. Perfect for everyday. (4346 views) | | | Tasted by jdrago on 12/16/2012 & rated 87 points: Aromas of white flowers. Had a creamy mouth feel; bright; citrus tasting; off dry; taste of lime zest; bananas and blue popsicle. Needs food. Paired well with a dish of cod fish; bacon and Brussels sprouts. The wine complimented the bitterness and saltiness of the dish. Would pair well with Thai food or similar flavored foods. (4727 views) | | | Tasted by Billigan on 12/5/2012 & rated 87 points: My last 2010 bottle, and it proved to be an especially balanced and refreshing vintage for the Dr. L. In the QPR hall of fame, Dr. L truly stands alone, as the most affordable means to imbibe a classically Mosel riesling. (4899 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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| Loosen Bros. Producer website2010 Loosen Bros. Riesling Dr. LA.P.Nr. 2 907 805 35 11Riesling Varietal character (Appellation America) | A short history of Riesling (Uncork) | Riesling (wikipedia)Germany Wines of Germany | The Association of German Prädikat Wine Estates (VDP) | How to read a German wine label | Geographical Information Down to Single Vineyards
#2014 Vintage Notes:
2014 Vintage Report by Terry Theise
2014 Vintage Report by Wine Spectator
"My gut still tells me the Saar (and to some extent) the Ruwer are better overall in 2014 than the more storied areas of the Mosel proper, but those that spent the requisite time living in their middle-Mosel vineyards made some of the most electric and "feathery" Riesling in a long time (maybe the finest in 20 years - yes, it's true!)" - Jon Rimmerman (Of course only a very short historical memory would call the Saar and Ruwer less 'storied' than the middle Mosel - jht)Mosel Saar RuwerStarting in 2007 the German wine authorities have changed labeling laws to rename all of the Mosel-Saar-Ruwer wines to just "Mosel." This puts this and other database driven sites in a difficult spot, as millions of old wine label reflect the former labeling. As described here, CellarTracker has elected to remain with the old labeling for a number of years to avoid confusion. At some point we will switch over to just "Mosel" but not for a few years at least.
Mosel WeinKulturland (Moselwein e.V.)
Detailed geographical information at weinlagen.info
#2018 Vintage Notes:
"Acid levels are relatively low throughout Riesling-growing Europe (acidification will once again be permitted in Germany – no surprise, as that’s been the case in eight of the last 10 vintages); but because malic acid was baked off or degraded by relentlessly balmy weather means, what acid remains is overwhelmingly of the efficacious tartaric sort. Extract levels are low, as one would anticipate from a growing season during which relatively little moisture was coursing through the vine’s roots and shoots. [...] Everyone is astonished how there could have been so much juice despite the drought." - David Schildknecht
"2018 is a homogenous vintage with a very high general level, below which it seldom falls [...] It leads with blossom. It is perhaps 80% delicious and 20% fascinating." - Terry Theise
#2017 Vintage Notes:
"not so friendly towards light wines" - Milkmansteve
#2016 Vintage Notes: "Overall, 2016 is a charmer of a vintage with much immediate ripe and fruity appeal, not unlike 2011 (in fresher) or 2007 (in lighter). However, 2016 is far from being homogeneous, in fact it is composed of a mosaic of vintages, a result of the freakish growing conditions. Hidden inside the vintage, there are true gems with the balance of 1997, one of the best vintages ever, 2002 or even 2008. The bulk of the harvest was brought in with refreshingly moderate sugar levels. Overall, the Saar and Ruwer produced slightly fresher wines than the Middle Mosel but there are great differences between Estates. The good harvest conditions allowed for some Auslese, little BA and even TBA wines, but some remarkably pure and fruity Eiswein.
In general, 2016 offers the opportunity to acquire Riesling with great immediate ripe appeal: The vintage is a true charmer. At the top, 2016 is one of the most exciting and elegantly balanced vintage since the 1990s and well-worth stocking up for cellaring! In particular, we urge our readers to literally plunge onto the finest Kabinett and Spätlese: These are some of the most exciting and classic we have ever tasted. 2016 looks also set to become a major vintage for dry Riesling, provided the aromatics are not overripe. Lovers of dessert wines will find much to love in 2016 as the Auslese are pure and the Eiswein are gorgeously fruity. They should however also keep an eye open for the remaining stunning noble-sweet wines from 2015 which are still available here and there." - Mosel Fines Wines, No. 36, July 2017
#2014 Vintage Notes:
"The heterogeneity of the 2014 vintage carries over onto the aging process. The top wines start to close down, as one would expect from these wines which are a remake of those from the 1990s. The wines affected by gin, saffron and mushroom flavors are still comparatively open and offer a not unattractive Scheurebe styled fruit opulence. We would opt to drink up these lesser wines except for the odd bottle and bury the little treasures of the vintage deep into the cellar." - Mosel Fines Wines, No. 30, March 2016
#2013 Vintage Notes:
"The fruity-styled 2013 wines have firmed up significantly since last year and start to show signs of closing down, making the underlying acidity seemingly sharp and out of balance. The better dry wines have come out of their early armor of smoke and tannin but the acidity may prove quite challenging. Quite frankly, except for some smaller bottlings, this is a vintage to lay down and wait." - Mosel Fines Wines, No. 27, March 2015
#2012 Vintage Notes:
"The 2012 wines have put on some flesh and go through a 'fattier' phase which is not unlike what the 2007 went through at the same period. However, the zestier acidity cuts through this 'weight' and makes the wines thoroughly enjoyable at this early stage. In particular the fruity Kabinett and Spatlese as well as the off-dry and dry wines offer much pleasure. We expect these wines to close down over the coming year or two. Enjoy while it lasts!" - Mosel Fines Wines, No. 27, March 2015
#2011 Vintage Notes:
"A bit to our surprise, the 2011 wines have shut down and go through a quite difficult and muted phase now. Their low acidity combined with their maturity makes them feel rich, opulent and often bulky, and thus not really enjoyable. We expect that these will need at least a decade to integrate their sweetness and gain in harmony. The only exception is the dry wines, whose low acidity makes for great food companionship." - Mosel Fines Wines, No. 27, March 2015
#2010 Vintage Notes:
"After a mellower period in 2012, many 2010 wines have firmed up and developed a stronger smoky side. However, most continue to shine through their fruit opulence, structure and deliciously zesty but ripe acidity. This suits in particular the off-dry bottlings, which have more charm than the legally dry wines. Will these wines close down? Actually, the softening acidity makes us wonder now but it also provides further evidence that these wines will turn out harmonious after all." - Mosel Fines Wines, No. 27, March 2015
#2009 Vintage Notes:
"Most 2009 wines have closed down, which accentuates their round and soft side forward. Many can still be quite enjoyable but the times of primary fruit with its attractive aromatic expression and a generous acidic kick are now over. Except for the dry wines, we would definitely recommend keeping your hands off any bottle in your cellar and possibly buying more wines from this vintage on the market as these are true gems in the making." - Mosel Fines Wines, No. 27, March 2015 |
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