At a glance

Producer

Dr. Loosen

Region

Mosel, Germany

Grape variety

Riesling

Wine type

White

Body

Light-bodied and Crisp

Sweetness

Sweet

Typical price

$21-30 (estimated pre-release range for new vintage Kabinett from top Mosel estate)

Tasting profile

Primary notes of green apple, white peach, lime blossom, and slate with tingling acidity and delicate sweetness (too young if tasted in 2024).

Evolution: Will develop honeyed, petrol notes, more roundness, and complex minerality over time. Fruit will transition from fresh to dried/apricot.

At peak: At peak, expect beautiful harmony of vibrant citrus/stone fruit, floral and spicy aromatics (white pepper), and profound Mosel slate minerality framed by lively acidity and silky texture.

Structure

Acidity

High (signature Mosel Riesling acidity)

Tannins

None (white wine)

Alcohol

Low (typically 7-8.5% ABV)

Aging potential

Excellent; Mosel Kabinett from top sites can age gracefully 15-20+ years due to high acidity, low alcohol, and sugar balance.

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2028 to 2031

Optimal window

2026 to 2031

Current status

Too Young, Pre-Release

Current condition

Not yet released; will show best with 1-2 years of bottle age for integration, but cellar-worthy for 15-20 years given producer/vineyard.

Classic Mosel Kabinett from one of the benchmark sites and most respected producers. High acidity, moderate sugar, and low alcohol ensure long, graceful aging. Loosen's single-vineyard Kabinett are world references for ageworthy, nuanced Riesling—15+ years is conservative for top vintages.

Food pairing

Ideal with Asian cuisine (Thai, sushi, lightly spicy Chinese), classic German fare (pork roast, sausages, sauerkraut), shellfish, and mildly spicy salads. Contrasts fat and spice beautifully.

Serving

Serving temperature

8-10°C / 46-50°F

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 8/10

Dr. Loosen employs integrated pest management, manual vineyard work, minimal chemical use, careful cover-cropping, reduced irrigation, and low-intervention winemaking. Lightened packaging for exports, focus on long-lived corks/seals.

Dr. Loosen is recognized for a strong environmental ethic: hand-harvested, chemical-minimized old-vine sites, minimal intervention in both vineyard and winery, and a concrete roadmap toward Fair'n Green certification. No synthetic herbicides; emphasis on biodiversity. Not formally organic/biodynamic, but actual practices are among the Mosel's most sustainable. Global distribution increases carbon footprint (as with all exported Mosel wines), but choices in packaging and energy use mitigate some impact.