Dr Loosen Red Slate Riesling 2021

Product description

When Ernst Loosen assumed ownership in 1988, he realized that with ungrafted vines averaging 60 years old in some of Germany’s best-rated vineyards, he had the raw materials to create stunningly intense, world-class wines. To achieve this, Ernst dramatically restricts crop size, prohibits chemical fertilization, insists on very strict fruit selection, and employs gentle cellar practices that allow the wine to develop its full potential with a minimum of handling. All of Dr. Loosen’s six major vineyards were designated as “Erste Lage” — equivalent to grand cru — in the 1868 Prussian classification of Mosel vineyards. Only wines from these top-rated sites are bottled with a single-vineyard designation. All others are labeled simply as estate wines. The Mosel’s steep, south-facing slopes create the perfect climate for Riesling, giving the vines ideal exposure to the low-lying, northern sun. Generally cool conditions allow the grapes to ripen slowly, while retaining bright acidity. The Mosel’s stony soil and rocky outcroppings reflect sunlight and hold in heat, creating very warm microclimates in the best sites and helping to ensure excellent ripeness. Thin topsoil forces the vines to dig deep for water and nutrients, producing vibrant wines that capture the strong minerality of the soil. Dr. Loosen owns vines that are well over 120 years old, and all are on original rootstock (phylloxera can't survive in the Mosel, so ungrafted vines are allowed here). Old vines produce naturally lower yields, resulting in higher concentration and richness.

Food pairing: Perfect with fresh fish dishes and sushi.

Delivery & returns

Delivery

Collection

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Local Delivery

If we are delivering to one of the following local postcodes and your order exceeds £50 we will be happy to deliver your order free of charge:

HU17

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Postal Delivery

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Extended Delivery

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Returns

How long do I have to return an item to you? We will accept returns up to and including 7 days from the day of delivery.

How do I return an item? Simply return the item to the following address within the specified time, using any postal service. Remember to use a service that requires a signature and includes insurance as responsibility remains with you until we have signed for it.

Remember to enclose the printed returns note with your item or it may delay processing.

We try hard to accept all returns but returns must be in original packaging and in original condition. In the unlikely event that an item is returned in an unacceptable condition the item may be returned to you.

Shop address to return your item to:

Roberts & Speight Limited
40 Norwood
Beverley
East Yorkshire
HU17 9EY

I have lost my returns note, what do I do? Contact us and we will send you another by email.

Have you received my returned items? As soon as your item has been received we will email you a confirmation. In the unlikely event that you haven’t received an email within 10 days of returning your item, please contact us.

How do I change my item for a different one? Simply return the item you have and order a new one in the normal way.

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