Riesling Spätlese Wehlener Sonnenuhr - 2020 - Weingut Dr. Loosen
Alcoholic content: 8.50 %
yr. 2020 Falstaff:
93 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese" from the vintage 2020 on 01.11.2021 with 93 of 100 points.
"Duft nach reifen hellen Früchten, Pfirsich, Melone, etwas Aprikose, breit gefächert. Am Gaumen mit großzügiger Frucht, Mandarine, Limone, Ananas, belebende Säure, dicht und elegant gewoben, feine Würze, gute Länge, weiteres Potenzial."
yr. 2019 Wine Enthusiast:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese" from the vintage 2019 on 01.07.2021 with 93 of 100 points.
"Sun-drenched yellow-cherry and apricot notes extend from nose to palate in this deeply concentrated yet fresh-fruited spätlese. Zippy and spry, it pulsates with rich, ripe peach and tangerine flavors as well as a smoky, lingering finish. This decadent medium-sweet wine is drinking beautifully now but should hold through 2030. Anna Lee C. Iijima"
yr. 2019 Falstaff:
93 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese" from the vintage 2019 on 01.11.2020 with 93 of 100 points.
"Spicy aroma, dried lemon peel and caraway with peppery-slate spicy notes. Fresh and juicy opening on the palate, with striking acidity and a restrained sweetness, salty motifs, playfulness and tactile minerality. An almost dry elegance."
yr. 2017 Wine Enthusiast:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese" from the vintage 2017 on 01.04.2019 with 94 of 100 points.
"The nose is demure here, suggesting more mineral and earth than obvious fruit. But the palate surprises with heaving layers of juicy white-grapefruit, peach and apple flavors. It's delightfully zesty and spry, balancing sweet against tart and lingering on a cool steely tang. Enjoy now?2035. Anna Lee C. Iijima"
yr. 2016 Wine Enthusiast:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese" from the vintage 2016 on 01.01.2018 with 92 of 100 points.
"Luxurious guava, grapefruit and red berry aromas perfum this intensely fruity, sun-kissed spätlese. It's wispy and spry on the palate but penetrating acidity guides a long brambly finish. Approachable already but structured enough to stay pristine well through 2025."
yr. 2015 Wine Enthusiast:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese" from the vintage 2015 on 01.01.2017 with 92 of 100 points.
"Veins of crushed slate and spice lend complexity to this spine-tingling wine. Fresh, sweet tangerine and stone-fruit flavors are concentrated yet pristine, bolstered by streaks of lemon and grapefruit acidity. The finish meanders long, nuanced by hints of bramble and earth."
yr. 2014 Wine Enthusiast:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese" from the vintage 2014 on 01.01.2016 with 94 of 100 points.
"Touches of exotic spice and crushed minerals lend complexity to sun-kissed peach and melon flavors in this medium-sweet Riesling. It's punchy and spry, full of high-toned acidity and lift, but finishes long, lean and elegant. It's youthful and exuberant now, but should continue to meld beautifully through at least 2027."
yr. 2013 Wine Enthusiast:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese" from the vintage 2013 on 01.01.2015 with 91 of 100 points.
"A whiff of saffron lends a savory tone to this flirtatiously floral spätlese. It's radiant with lemon-lime acidity, yet plump with sweet stone-fruit flavors. A murmur of bitter citrus pith adds complexity and vibe."
yr. 2012 Wine Enthusiast:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese" from the vintage 2012 on 01.01.2014 with 89 of 100 points.
"Smoke and dusty earth notes waft from this semi-sweet Riesling, adding a mineral tone to luscious yellow peach and cherry flavors on the palate. While satisfyingly juicy, it's brisk and sprightly in mouthfeel, with an energetic streak of lemon-lime acidity on the finish."
yr. 2011 Wine Enthusiast:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese" from the vintage 2011 on 01.01.2013 with 91 of 100 points.
"This wine is fresh and vibrant in acidity and structure, yet penetrating on the palate with sweet, ripe stonefruit and yellow floral notes. Hints of lime pith and jasmine tea add texture and astringency on the long, mineral-laden finish."
yr. 2009 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese" from the vintage 2009 on 01.01.2011 with 90 of 100 points.
"Loosen's 2009 spätlese from the Wehlener Sonnenuhr is a lush, medium-bodied wine loaded with honey and peaches. It's superripe and succulent, with a long, fruity finish. Try it with Szechuan dishes, which will buffer the sweetness of the wine while the wine tames some of the heat."
yr. 2008 Wine Enthusiast:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese" from the vintage 2008 on 01.01.2011 with 91 of 100 points.
"Nicely layered, with inviting fusel notes, ripe yellow fruit and honey aromas. Very minerally. Deliciously crisp, juicy and focused with a nicely taut palate. Lovely rich texture, racy and balanced. Medium sweet, with ample flavor depth?stone fruit, hints of guava, citrus and persistent minerality on a long finish."
yr. 2007 Wine Enthusiast:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese" from the vintage 2007 on 01.01.2009 with 92 of 100 points.
"A pure expression of Mosel Riesling, with touches of flowershop greens, apple and lime. It's sweet but amply structured, with a core of crisp, juicy fruit and a long finish that echoes hints of honey and slate."
yr. 2006 Wine Enthusiast:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese" from the vintage 2006 on 01.01.2008 with 91 of 100 points.
"Despite plenty of honeyed sweetness, this wine's slate-driven minerality and zesty acids and slight touch of CO2 keep it nicely balanced. It's light in body, with crisp lime flavors, making it a great candidate for sipping during the dog days of summer."
yr. 2005 Tom Cannavan:
91 of 100 Points.
"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese" from the vintage 2005 on 01.01.2006 with 91 of 100 points.
"(2006) Creamy apricot fruit on the nose, with a touch of nut kernel and a little herbal note. Lovely peachy, stone fruit flavours. The palate has a lovely perfumed, peach skin quality with very ripe, sweet, refined fruit, and a real depth of flavour to this wine. Deliciously tangy orangy acidity in a very moreish, beautifully poised finish."
yr. 2003 Wine Enthusiast:
86 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese" from the vintage 2003 on 01.01.2005 with 86 of 100 points.
"Features apple, pear and citrus flavors on a lithe, sweet frame. It would score higher, but for a slight note of grapefruit-pith bitterness on the honey-laden finish. Imported by Loosen Bros. USA."
yr. 2002 Wine Enthusiast:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese" from the vintage 2002 on 01.01.2004 with 91 of 100 points.
"This offering from Loosen manages to combine great minerality?an almost palpable sense of rock dust?with terrific fruit. Ripe apples and candied pineapple are sweet, but nicely balanced by crisp acids."
yr. 2001 Wine Enthusiast:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese" from the vintage 2001 on 01.01.2003 with 88 of 100 points.
"This is ripe and sweet fruit, with a yeasty overtone and flavors of soft, white peaches. It is an immediately attractive wine with a well-judged touch of acidity to balance. ?R.V."
yr. 2019 Wine Spectator:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese" from the vintage 2019 on 01.10.2021 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2018 Wine Spectator:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese" from the vintage 2018 on 01.04.2020 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2017 Wine Spectator:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese" from the vintage 2017 on 01.12.2019 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 Wine Spectator:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese" from the vintage 2016 on 01.02.2018 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2015 Wine Spectator:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese" from the vintage 2015 on 01.04.2017 with 91 of 100 points.
