• STORY: Sometimes detours lead to the best results. Ernst Loosen did not want to become a winemaker. But because he comes from a dynasty of winegrowers, he attended the wine-growing school in Geisenheim at his father's request. But without much enthusiasm. He then began studying archeology before finally deciding to take over the estate after his father fell ill, in order to save it from being sold.

• AGEING: stainless steel tank

• AROMA: typical Riesling fruit

• RATING: Concentrated and complex on the palate, with dense fruit and fine, underlying minerality.

• SERVING RECOMMENDATION: goes well with white meat, seafood, crustaceans or cheese.

Sometimes detours lead to the best results. Ernst Loosen did not want to become a winemaker. But because he comes from a dynasty of winegrowers, he attended the wine-growing school in Geisenheim at his father's request. But without much enthusiasm. He then began studying archeology before finally deciding to take over the estate after his father fell ill, in order to save it from being sold. Ernst Loosen is a man of principles. And one of them says that a winemaker should have a very clear idea of ​​his wine. A prime example of this are Loosens own wines. They expressively reflect the characteristics of the terroir and place the emphasis on soil instead of technology and on quality instead of quantity. This has made Ernst Loosen a highly acclaimed winemaker far beyond the borders of his homeland. The leading British wine magazine Decanter even voted Ernst Loosen "Man of the Year 2005" as the first German in 20 years and as the successor to such famous men as Miguel Torres, Piero Antinori and Hugh Johnson. A nice endorsement for this far-sighted winemaker and an excellent reason to devote himself to his wines. Like all Ernst Loosen wines, the producer's bottling developed especially for us. dr Loosen 100% Riesling: concentrated and complex, with dense fruit and fine, subliminal minerality.