Dr. Loosen Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Grosses Gewachs 2017

Erni Loosen has quickly established himself as one the premier GG producers in the Mosel Valley. This Urziger Wurzgarten GG is sourced from 100-year-old vines, is meticulously hand-picked, fermented bone dry from immaculate, botrytis-free fruit, and is fermented and aged in neutral oak, remaining on the lees for a full 12 months. Explosive aromas and flavors of ripe strawberries, fresh rhubarb, apricots and telltale baking spices.

Remarkable concentration and length, with a long, saline finish. Match it with a lightly seasoned veal chop, or mushroom risotto.

95+ Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2017 Urziger Würzgarten Riesling GG Alte Reben shows very delicate, elegant, mineral and slatey aromas of white peaches on the stylish, coolish nose. It is lush, fresh and piquant on the palate, with a crystalline structure. This is a very clear, elegant Riesling with tropical fruits flavors on the long, silky, well-structured finish.

95 Points - Wine Enthusiast

Hints of smoke, struck flint and spice accent this gorgeously honeyed, intensely concentrated dry Riesling. Tangerine, quince and lemon flavors are rich and reverberating, edged by thrilling lime acidity and long, earthen finish. Fantastic already but it should gain complexity through 2030 and likely longer.

94 Points- James Suckling

Welcome to a tropical spice garden! Plenty of white peaches here and some dried strawberries, too. As elegant as it is concentrated with a long, very silky finish.

91 Points - Wine Spectator

Precise, clean and focused, with lots of spice and mineral notes up front, while flavors of quince and nectarine emerge midpalate. Shows complexity and harmony, though this remains a bit taut, not yet showing its full potential.