Pale to mid-gold in color with a heady nose of exotic spice, rose water and floral blossoms with a hint of smoke. Round and warming on the palate. Sweet yet fresh and juicy with moderate intensity of citrus and stone fruit flavors. Some savory earthy notes on a moderately long finish.
— W.E.
(3/1/2011)
Pale gold in color, with a fairly pronounced nose of orange citrus rind, dried herbs, pear drops and lime sherbet. Medium sweet and fruity, not terribly complex but nicely juicy and well balanced with an attractive spicy kick on the finish. Youthful, refreshing and easy-drinking.
— W.E.
(3/1/2011)
Villa Wolf, Ernst Loosen’s Pfalz venture, had several hits in 2007, including this medium-bodied, dry Pinot Gris. Orange and tangerine notes marry easily on the palate with stony notes of crushed rock. Falls somewhere between Alsace and Italy in style and weight—an attractive combination at a realistic price.
— J.C.
(6/1/2009)
Silvaners rarely boast this kind of charm and forward fruit. This one combines apple and citrus notes into a round yet crisp package with overtones of pineapple. This should make a refreshing summer sipper.
— J.C.
(6/1/2009)
Light, delicate and dry, this shows Ernie Loosen’s Mosel touch. Lime, peach and melon notes add airy nuances over the underlying briny minerality of the Pfalz. Finishes long and slightly peppery-spicy.
— J.C.
(6/1/2009)
Pale ruby color. Predominantly earthy savory aromas with hints of baked red fruit. Medium bodied, slightly chunky and rustic, with grippy tannins, but ample flavors of ripe red fruits and earthy minerality. Fairly long finish.
— W.E.
(3/1/2011)
This is a great budget sipper, hitting all the bases you expect from German Riesling: bright fruit flavors of pear and pineapple combined with minerality reminiscent of stone dust. Even finishes with decent length.
— J.C.
(11/1/2004)
This light-bodied wine shows impressive balance, it’s just not that expressive at this early stage of its evolution. There’s some lime and green apple notes, but also lots of beery, yeasty, leesy notes, with the true flavors still unformed. Try in six months. Imported by Loosen Bros. USA.
— J.C.
(5/1/2005)