by David Cutrano | Jan 20, 2023
Beerenauslese (pronounced BEAR-en OWS-lay-zuh) means “berry selection” in German. It is an intense, ultra-concentrated dessert wine made from hand-selected grapes that have been shriveled about halfway to raisins by botrytis (the “Noble Rot”). BA has the same minimum...
by David Cutrano | Jan 20, 2023
Picked and pressed during a natural freeze in December 2007, this vibrant, racy dessert wine conjures flavors of densely packed pear, apple and guava, with an intense, nervy edge in the aroma. It is luscious, silky and juicy on the palate, with bright acidity giving...
by David Cutrano | Jan 20, 2023
A gloriously dense and complex dessert-style Riesling from the most extraordinary single-vineyard site in the Mosel valley. Erdener Prälat (AIR-din-er PRAY-laht) is considered by many wine lovers to be the greatest vineyard in the Mosel region. This four-acre site has...
by David Cutrano | Jan 20, 2023
Bernkasteler Lay (pronounced LIE) is situated between the Dr. Loosen estate house and the village of Bernkastel. The soil is predominantly slate, but is heavier and deeper than in the neighboring villages of Wehlen and Graach. This site also has a slightly gentler...
by David Cutrano | Jan 20, 2023
This classic Mosel Kabinett is light, fresh and juicy, with a crisp finish. The fruit for this wine comes only from parcels with blue slate soil, which is the most typical type of slate in the Middle Mosel valley. Rich in potassium, this soil provides vital nutrients...
