2022 Dr Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese, Mosel

100% Riesling from blue Devonian slate soils and ungrafted vines with an average age of 60 years. The vineyard is sustainably farmed, according to strict German environmental regulations. Yields were 50 hl/ha. Selectively hand-harvested grapes underwent cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks and traditional Fuder barrels. Half of the juice was fermented with natural yeasts, the other half with cultured yeasts. Fermentation was arrested by chilling.

The wine is nicely playful and engaging on the palate and leaves a nice feel of fresh apple, ripe peach, and white flowers in the long and balanced finish. The aftertaste is nicely persistent and vibrating. This is a beautiful Spätlese with already some Auslese allure in the making.