Riesling Auslese Wehlener Sonnenuhr - 2019 - Weingut Dr. Loosen
Alcoholic content: 7.50 %
yr. 2020 Falstaff:
93 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese" from the vintage 2020 on 01.11.2021 with 93 of 100 points.
"Feiner Duft nach reifen Zitrusfrüchten, auch getrocknete Frucht ist dabei, Aprikose, Limonenschale, Melisse, Minze. Am Gaumen schmelzende Frucht, feine Säure, Zitrusfrucht, konzentriert und dicht gewoben, sehr lang, zum Weglegen, viel Potenzial."
yr. 2018 Wine Enthusiast:
95 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese" from the vintage 2018 on 01.09.2021 with 95 of 100 points.
"Profoundly ripe yet angular and piercing, this gorgeous sweet-style Riesling exudes all the grace and power expected from the blue slate Wehlener Sonnenuhr. Light on its feet yet deeply, breathtakingly concentrated in white peach and pineapple flavors, it's a decadent, delicately smoky sip that's likely to develop well through 2035 and hold much longer still. Anna Lee C. Iijima"
yr. 2019 Falstaff:
93 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese" from the vintage 2019 on 01.11.2020 with 93 of 100 points.
"Klares, helles Gelb. In der Nase getrocknete Früchte, kandierte Orange, Aprikosenkern, ganz feiner Blütenhonig. Am Gaumen fließende Struktur, reife Säure, Pfirsich, Melone, viel Kraft und Eleganz, noch sehr jung, wird toll reifen, Spannung und Rasse."
yr. 2017 Wine Enthusiast:
95 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese" from the vintage 2017 on 01.04.2020 with 95 of 100 points.
"While initially quite mineral, a bit of aeration introduces stunning, sun-drenched pineapple, mango and tangerine aromas here. More tropical and honeyed than the producer's other 2017 auslesen, it penetrates deeply on the palate, augmented by zippy streaks of acidity and a brisk cut of minerality. The finish is endless. Delicious already but it is structured enough to improve through 2040. Anna Lee C. Iijima"
yr. 2016 Wine Enthusiast:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese" from the vintage 2016 on 01.04.2019 with 94 of 100 points.
"Smoky mineral tones juxtapose pristine grapefruit and white-peach flavors in this luminously pure auslese. It's intensely concentrated and forward in fruit yet anchored by cool strikes of steel and piercing lemon-lime acidity. It drinks beautifully now but it will continue to improve through 2030. Anna Lee C. Iijima"
yr. 2015 Wine Enthusiast:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese" from the vintage 2015 on 01.01.2017 with 94 of 100 points.
"Restrained aromas of white peach and crushed minerals turn riper and bolder on the palate of this powerful auslese. Intensely honeyed and buoyantly peachy, it coats the palate in slicks of sweet nectar and vibrant tangerine acidity. It's a lavish, richly textured wine with lingering yet elegant sweetness."
yr. 2014 Wine Enthusiast:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese" from the vintage 2014 on 01.01.2017 with 94 of 100 points.
"A crush of mineral notes on the nose lend earthy dimension to this buoyantly ripe, fruity auslese. Layers of sweet mango, pineapple and guava abound on the palate, off set by a spine tingling spray of lime. It's decadent yet balanced, with a long, irresistibly clingy finish. Ready to drink now but it will shine for decades to come."
yr. 2012 Wine Enthusiast:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese" from the vintage 2012 on 01.01.2014 with 92 of 100 points.
"Pink grapefruit and waxy lanolin notes entice on this intensely fruity, honey-kissed Riesling. Medium sweet in style, it's chock full of luscious pineapple and blossom notes, but nervous with bristling lemon-lime acidity. Gorgeously balanced, yet decadently enjoyable, it lingers endlessly on the finish."
yr. 2011 Wine Enthusiast:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese" from the vintage 2011 on 01.01.2013 with 91 of 100 points.
"Hints of candle wax and lemon peel add dimension to dark floral aromas on the nose of this sultry auslese. The palate is rich with sweet tangerine and nectarine flavors, yet delightfully light on the palate, with a tang of steely minerality that extends the finish."
yr. 2010 Wine Enthusiast:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese" from the vintage 2010 on 01.01.2013 with 92 of 100 points.
"Dark, smoky earth notes and savory dried herbs add fascinating complexity to intensely floral, sweet stonefruit and citrus flavors on this flavorful, yet delicately structured Riesling. Lime and tangerine acidity reverberate on the palate, leading a long, minerally finish."
yr. 2009 Wine Enthusiast:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese" from the vintage 2009 on 01.01.2012 with 93 of 100 points.
"Loosen's '09 auslese from the Sonnenuhr unleashes a cavalcade of ripe tropical fruit, ranging from pineapple and guava to carambola and lime. It's very sweet and isn't showing much more than fruit at this point in time, but it should develop additional complexity with cellaring."
yr. 2008 Wine Enthusiast:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese" from the vintage 2008 on 01.01.2011 with 91 of 100 points.
"A pale, lemon color Riesling. The complex nose of honey, delicate stone fruit, elder-flower and stony minerality is deliciously inviting, while intense, focused ripe fruit prevails all across the palate. This is sweet, yet crisp and oozing freshness, with a taut, lively texture. Very long, complex and subtle at the same time."
yr. 2006 Wine Enthusiast:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese" from the vintage 2006 on 01.07.2010 with 89 of 100 points.
"Shows ample complexity on the nose, offering up hints of dried apricot and crushed stone to go alongside dominant notes of superripe apple. On the palate, although this lacks the zest and freshness of the very best auslese, it's still a leasing package, combining hints of honeyed richness with ripe pears and spice. Drink over the next 5-10 years."
yr. 2005 Wine Enthusiast:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese" from the vintage 2005 on 01.01.2007 with 92 of 100 points.
"Despite being sweet, with a rounded, full mouthfeel, this isn't cloying at all; a testament to its fine balance. Smoky, leesy, fuel oil and slate scents lead off, followed by pristine flavors of apple, pineapple, lime and honey. Finishes long and clean; this should age 20 years or more."
yr. 2005 Tom Cannavan:
91 of 100 Points.
"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese" from the vintage 2005 on 01.01.2006 with 91 of 100 points.
"(2006) A little bit of wet wool, honey, and a small herbal note. Lovely lemon curd and zest aromas, and touches of nectarine juiciness. The palate has that glacial, clean as a whistle acidity and freshness, but lovely sweetness of ripe peach and pineapple juiciness. Delicious wine with real length and delicate balance."
yr. 2001 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese" from the vintage 2001 on 01.01.2003 with 90 of 100 points.
"This lean, racy auslese has plenty of sweetness and ripe apple and pear fruit, but those elements play a secondary role to the intense mineral notes. Bright acidity gives great life and verve to this wine, which should age beautifully. --J.C."
yr. 1995 Decanter World Wine Awards:
90 of 100 Points.
"Decanter World Wine Awards" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese" from the vintage 1995 on 01.01.2021 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2017 Wine Spectator:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese" from the vintage 2017 on 01.02.2020 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 Wine & Spirits Magazine:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine & Spirits Magazine" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese" from the vintage 2016 on 01.02.2019 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2015 Wine Spectator:
95 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese" from the vintage 2015 on 01.10.2017 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 2014 Wine & Spirits Magazine:
87 of 100 Points.
"Wine & Spirits Magazine" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese" from the vintage 2014 on 01.12.2016 with 87 of 100 points.
yr. 2014 Wine Spectator:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese" from the vintage 2014 on 01.11.2016 with 94 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Wine Spectator:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese" from the vintage 2012 on 01.07.2015 with 93 of 100 points.
