Dr. Loosen, Erdener Pralat Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel Brut Zero earth and plenty of pretty

earth and plenty of pretty floral nuances

polished river stone

9% of this wine is from Australia—A1 grade Aussie Cabernet Sauvignon from South Australia

it possesses enormous presence

Dr. Loosen, Erdener Pralat Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel Brut Zero earth and plenty of pretty(for 375 ml.) Golden yellow. Rich aromas of mango, candied quince and lemon oil mingle with spicy botrytis. Intense, deep flavors of rich pit fruits and glazed honey are nicely framed by the wine' elegant saline minerality. This massive auslese is certainly the finest in Loosen's line up this vintage, but will need time to reveal its potential. Joel B. Payne