Dr. Loosen, Erdener Pralat Riesling GG Reserve other_regions_italy textural density and general ripeness

textural density and general ripeness on display in this wine

The recently-bottled 2005 Barolo Cascina Francia is

The 2006 Shiraz “Malcolm” was tasted from a barrel sample

as expected

attractively fresh and ripe nose offers up notes of both red and dark currant

Dr. Loosen, Erdener Pralat Riesling GG Reserve other_regions_italy textural density and general ripenessEnormous power and concentration, but every bit as much finesse. Hard to wrap your head around this monumental yet refined wine. The elegance is extraordinary for this super warm vintage, Lovely mango fruit, but this is not a bit loud. Then comes an extraordinary minerality in the incredibly long finish. Drink or hold.