2005 Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett, Dr Loosen

The Graacher Riesling comes from younger vines in the Graacher Himmelreich. Since the grapes come from a Grosse Lage, the wine could also have been bottled as a GG. However, Dr Loosen have decided that they will only produce GGs only from plots that are over 100 years old. These younger vines are only 15-20 years old. Although declassified to a Village Riesling, its power and complexity are already amazingly close to GG quality. A powerful, yet very elegant Riesling, to which the weathered blue slate soil lends its freshness and elegance.