The 2018 Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling is a classic Mosel Riesling from one of Germany’s most celebrated vineyard sites. The famous Wehlener Sonnenuhr vineyard, with its steep blue slate slopes overlooking the Mosel River, is renowned for producing Rieslings of exceptional elegance, precision and longevity. The warm and highly regarded 2018 vintage delivered beautifully ripe fruit while retaining the vibrant acidity that defines great Mosel Riesling.
On the palate, it is beautifully balanced, combining expressive fruit with remarkable freshness. Aromas of white peach, lime zest and spring flowers lead into flavours of green apple, yellow plum, Meyer lemon and citrus blossom. The vineyard’s blue slate soils contribute a distinctive mineral character and racy acidity, while the wine’s delicate texture and low alcohol create a sense of effortless elegance. The finish is long, vibrant and finely detailed, with lingering stone fruit and mineral notes.
Ben’s Recommendation: At Wine More Cellars, this is an outstanding Riesling for customers who appreciate purity, minerality and the distinctive character of classic Mosel wines. Its bright acidity and delicate fruit profile make it a superb match for fresh seafood, pork dishes, sashimi, spicy Asian cuisine and soft cheeses. Drinking beautifully now, it also has the structure and balance to evolve gracefully over the next 10–15 years, developing additional complexity and classic mature Riesling characteristics with time.
