2018 Ürzig WÜRZGARTEN Riesling Alte Reben Grosses Gewächs Q.b.A. trocken Dr. Loosen, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer (0,75l)

Vinous - 2018 Ürzig WÜRZGARTEN Riesling Alte Reben Grosses Gewächs Q.b.A. trocken, Dr. Loosen

The penetratingly high-toned nose evokes strawberry distillate and lime peel. An invigoratingly tangy impression of seedy fresh strawberry plays against a texturally polished background, augmented by resinous green herbal notes, then segues into a brightly, vibrantly lingering finish underlain by vivid wet stone. There is an overall sense of animation here, along with ample refreshment, neither of which can be taken for granted in vintage 2018, let alone in a Grosses Gewächs. This was due for bottling near the end of 2019 or in early 2020. - David Schildknecht, Nov. 2020