2001 Riesling Auslese, Ürziger Würzgarten Goldkapsel, Dr. Loosen valentines yet with intent and subtle

yet with intent and subtle power

The vineyard that this Viognier comes from is situated 15 kilometres south of Nîmes

with a faint violet lift still peeking out from behind the savoury depth

spice and leather with a hint of smoky oak

2001 Riesling Auslese, Ürziger Würzgarten Goldkapsel, Dr. Loosen valentines yet with intent and subtleFrom the sinuous slopes of the Mosels most flamboyant vineyard comes a wine that feels like a symphony in slow motion. The 2001 rziger Wrzgarten Auslese Goldkapsel bursts with exotic aromatics, candied pineapple, baked apricot, orange blossom and warm spice all wrapped in a golden haze of honey and slate. The palate is sensual and weightless all at once, its luscious sweetness lifted by that electric Mosel acidity that keeps everything dancing. Two