Dr. Loosen, Erdener Pralat Riesling GG Reserve other_regions_italy textural density and general ripeness

textural density and general ripeness on display in this wine

wild blueberries and a hint of wild thyme

and the wine matured with fine lees in those barrels and also in some foudres for eight months

The 2006 Shiraz “Malcolm” was tasted from a barrel sample

Here too there is background oak treatment that frames the admirably pure and cool red pinot fruit

Dr. Loosen, Erdener Pralat Riesling GG Reserve other_regions_italy textural density and general ripenessEnormous power and concentration, but every bit as much finesse. Hard to wrap your head around this monumental yet refined wine. The elegance is extraordinary for this super warm vintage, Lovely mango fruit, but this is not a bit loud. Then comes an extraordinary minerality in the incredibly long finish. Drink or hold.