Dr. Loosen, Erdener Pralat Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel other_regions_australia Here the wood regimen is

Here the wood regimen is more discreet if not invisible as it easily allows the markedly earth and floral-scented dark berry fruit aromas to be appreciated

This relatively recent

as is the case with the vintages of the 1990s

it is a bit lean on the palate

Dr. Loosen, Erdener Pralat Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel other_regions_australia Here the wood regimen is(for 375 ml.) Golden yellow. Rich aromas of mango, candied quince and lemon oil mingle with spicy botrytis. Intense, deep flavors of rich pit fruits and glazed honey are nicely framed by the wine' elegant saline minerality. This massive auslese is certainly the finest in Loosen's line up this vintage, but will need time to reveal its potential. Joel B. Payne