Dr. Loosen Sparkling Riesling NV

Dr. Loosen
Sparkling Riesling NV
Mosel, Germany
$19-23 + 158501

www.drloosen.com

Germany is the largest consumer of sparkling wine worldwide, and the 200 year old Dr. Loosen estate is one of the most famous wine companies in the country. So it only makes sense that this good doctor has turned a skilled hand towards Sekt.

Sekt is the German term for quality sparkling wine. The majority of Sekt produced (around 95%) is made by the Charmat method where the second fermentation is done in a pressurized tank to keep the bubbles in the wine. Charmat wines are usually bright and fruity, with larger frothier bubbles. The production method is much more affordable then traditional method (a la Champagne) and the price reflects this.

Dr. L. Sparkling is 100% Riesling, and while not estate grapes (those are reserved for various premium still Rieslings), this is from nearby growers on long-term contract. As with most German Rieslings, there is a touch of sweetness in this wine, necessary to balance out the searing acidity. Bright and tangy, with lime sherbet and candied apricot notes, this wine positively dances on the tongue. Off-dry, lip-smacking candy necklace tastiness. Pour as an intro to a festive evening, or with a sunny, leisurely brunch.

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Dr. Loosen Sparkling Riesling NV

As with most German Rieslings, there is a touch of sweetness in this wine, necessary to balance out the searing acidity. Bright and tangy, with lime sherbet and candied apricot notes, this wine positively dances on the tongue. Off-dry, lip-smacking candy necklace tastiness. Pour as an intro to a festive evening, or with a sunny, leisurely brunch.