This one came to my attention as #62 on the Wine Spectator top 100 wines of 2009. They gave it a 90 for $12US. It is fairly available so I grabbed one. The wine is quite pale in color. On the nose are some mild varietal Riesling smells. On the mid pallet the wine is slightly sweet, somewhere in between a Kabinett and a Spatlese. The finish is on the lighter side of medium side. I would give it an 89 or so. It’s a little sweet for my tastes but quite nice none the less.
From the LCBO web site:
DR. LOOSEN DR. L RIESLING 2008 VINTAGES 599274 | 750 mL bottle Price: $ 13.95
Wine, White Wine, 9.5% Alcohol/Vol.
Sugar Content : MD
Made in: Moselle/Saar/Ruwer, Germany
By: Weingut Dr Loosen
Release Date: Oct 24, 2009
Description
‘Dr. L’ is the exceptional entry-level Mosel Riesling made by the dynamic Ernst Loosen. If you are a Riesling newbie, this is an excellent place to begin. It shows all the bright fruitiness and refreshing acid one should expect from the grape. Wrapped up in a very easy-drinking style, it can be enjoyed as a sipper or paired with a seafood pasta dish.
