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The Wine Cellar in Huntsville, Alabama Hosts Dr. Loosen Riesling Brunch May 19

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013


Alabama friends!

Join our Loosen Bros. USA Southeast Sales Manager, Sarah Noble, at The Wine Cellar in Huntsville, Alabama for a Riesling brunch featuring Dr. Loosen wines!

Date: Sunday, May 19

Time: 12:30 pm

Where: The Wine Cellar, 2304 Whitesburg Drive, Huntsville

Cost: $35.

Reservations: Call The Wine Cellar at 256-489-9463

Join us on the patio to enjoy Dr. Loosen wines paired with a savory, spicy & sweet brunch menu. Sarah will walk you through each of the five wines, while Ashley Ramirez, Owner of Mason Dixon Bakery, explains the five courses.

Here are the wines you’ll be tasting:

NV Dr. L Sparkling Riesling

Robert Weil Trocken

Villa Wolf Rosé

Dr. Loosen Erdener Treppchen Kabinett

Dr. L Eiswein

 

It’s sure to be a fun-filled afternoon of food, wine and friends!

Sign up soon… only 30 seats available! 

 

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Epicure Magazine Features Ernst Loosen

Friday, April 12th, 2013

We’re honored to report that the April edition of Epicure Magazine (Singapore) has a feature story on Ernie Loosen.

Titled “Heart on his sleeve,” the article, by Lin Weiwen, tells the story of how Ernie took over the family’s 100-year-old ungrafted vines, adopted sustainable growing practices and built the Dr. Loosen brand into the global leader it is today.

Here’s a pdf of the piece, which has lovely photos of the Dr. Loosen estate and vineyards, as well as the newly planted Appassionata vineyard in Newberg, Oregon (USA) part of J. Christopher Wines, Ernie’s joint venture with Oregon winemaker Jay Somers.

Enjoy!

 

 

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Hong Kong Tasting Friday, 8th of February

Monday, February 4th, 2013

Special to our friends in Hong Kong…Don’t miss this tasting!

Hong Kong at evening

The Flying Winemaker Decanter Featuring Tasting (III) – Dr.Loosen

WHEN: Friday February 8th

TIME:  7:00 – 9:00 pm

WHERE: G/F, 31 Wyndham Street, LKF Central, Hong Kong

FEE: $60

Decanter Tasting (III) – Dr.Loosen

Our third session in the Decanter Feature Tastings series is from the Dr. Loosen Estate. This estate has been passed down in the family for over 200 years. With ungrafted averaging 60 years old, this winery is able to produce stunning world class wines.

Wines available for tasting:

  • Villa Wolf, Pinot Gris 2011
  • Dr. Loosen, Red Slate Riesling Dry 2011
  • Dr. L Riesling 2011
  • Dr. Loosen, Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Kabinett 2011
  • Dr. Loosen, Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese 2009


For Questions or to Reserve Your Place
stephanie@flyingwinemaker.asia +852 2522 2187

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Loosen Up at Good For Nothing Exhibit in Miami

Wednesday, December 5th, 2012

Miami Peeps! Combine your love of art and wine at the Good For Nothing Art Exhibition, sponsored by Loosen Brothers USA and B-21 Wine Shop.

Please join us for the opening reception:

Friday, December 7th
7 pm to 10 pm
The Lab Miami
2750 NW 3rd Ave, Suite #11

You’ll be able to taste and purchase a full range of our wines, from Sekt to Spätlese, and even purchase bottles of the ones you like, thanks to co-sponsor B-21 Wine Company.

This is a special opportunity to taste “Loosen Up,” our special collaboration with the talented Good for Nothing exhibit artists Mitch and Dillon Froelich, who designed the awesome labels.

See you there!

Good for Nothing explores the notion of permanence found within society’s current way of expression.

Decades ago, any youthful, reckless activity would pass unknowingly through coming generations, hidden by time and only recalled through conversation if the desire existed. However, through the necessity to participate in today’s social networking explosion, each action is specifically recorded on a visible timeline.

With younger generations growing up, having instant access to viewing their predecessor’s actions and outlandish behaviors, there is an overwhelming uncertainty as to how the future will unfold.

Through illustration, painting, and mixed media, Good for Nothing sheds light to the satirical mess found within the sphere of permanence in social media.

Featuring work by:


Adam Batchelor - http://www.adambatchelor.co.uk/

Ben Brough - http://lonelyslider.blogspot.com

Lori D - http://lori-d.com/

Lola Dupre - http://www.loladupre.com/

Luke Pelletier - http://lukepelletier.tumblr.com/

Dillon Froelich - http://froelichbrothers.com/Dillon-Froelich

Mitch Froelich - http://froelichbrothers.com/Mitch-Froelich

Andrea Wan - http://www.andreawan.com/

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Thanksgiving Festivities at J. Christopher Winery

Tuesday, November 13th, 2012

The holidays are fast approaching, and what a busy year it’s been at our joint venture, J. Christopher Winery in Newberg, Oregon (USA).

The winery had a fantastic season with lots of people visiting and a great harvest–the fruit was gorgeous, and we think we’re going to have some fantastic wines from the 2012 vintage. We even picked the very first fruit from the Appassionata vineyard (in the photo, below).

The first-ever harvest from Appassionata vineyard at J. Christopher Winery.

If you’ll be in or near Oregon over the next two weeks, be sure to stop by the annual Thanksgiving celebration at the winery. You have several options!

 

SATURDAY, NOV 17 - Pre-Thanksgiving Open House for JCru Members

Join Winemaker Jay Somers, along with his family and friends, in the barrel cellar and be among the first to enjoy the 2010 single-vineyard Pinot Noirs, which include the ever-popular Sandra Adele, new bottlings from neighboring Olenik and Lia’s Vineyards, as well as the always-spectacular Abbey Ridge Vineyard. We’ll also be showing two of our most sought-after 2011 white wines: the Blanc de Noir and the Croft Vineyard Über Sauvignon, a very unique wine fermented in an acacia wood barrel. Come taste with us and stock up for the holidays!

Exclusively for our JCru and JCru Wine Club members. This will be a complimentary tasting as our way of saying thank you for always supporting us and our wines. (Want to be a JCru member? It’s FREE! Join the JCru here!)

Open hours: Saturday, Nov. 17, 11 am to 3 pm

 

FRIDAY/SATURDAY, Nov 23 & 24 – Thanksgiving Weekend Open House

Everyone’s invited to our Thanksgiving Weekend Open House, where we’ll be showing the same wines as at the JCru Open House and may throw in something special, maybe even some music from Jay and Tim? You never know!

Open hours: Friday & Saturday, Nov. 23 & 24, 11 am to 3 pm

Tasting fee: $10 (one refundable tasting fee per $200 purchase)

Discount: 10% on case purchases (including mixed cases)

Location: 17150 NE Hillside Drive, Newberg, Oregon (We have great directions from Portland on our website. Better than Google’s, which will send you on a round-about detour.)

Phone: 503-231-5094 (office) or 503-554-9572 (winery)

 

Hope you can join us!

Looking forward to seeing you and wishing everyone a lovely holiday.  

 

 

 

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Wine & Spirits Top 100 Wineries Reviews for C. von Schubert

Monday, October 1st, 2012

Last week we were honored to share with you that Wine & Spirits named C. von Schubert—along with Dr. Loosen and Robert Weil—to the Top 100 Wineries of 2012. The list recognizes wineries from around the world that have delivered the best overall performances in W&S tastings throughout the year.

Click here to read more about C. von Schubert/Maximin Grünhaus wines

We thought you’d like to know what Wine & Spirits says about C. von Schubert/Maximin Grünhäuser wines. (C. von Schubert is part of our “Friends of Ernst Loosen” portfolio.)

And if you’ll be in San Francisco on Oct. 17, please join us for the W&S Top 100 Tasting at City View at METREON, where we will be pouring the 2010 Maximin Grünhäuser Abtsberg Auslese Nr. 37 (94 points), as well as the 2011 Maximin Grünhäuser Herrenberg Kabinett.

2010 Maximin Grünhäuser Abtsberg Kabinett
[92] Wine & Spirits (Year’s Best)
While this is still wrapped up in its notes of native yeast fermentation, it already shows a silky elegance, its citrus and stone fruit flavors feeling long, graceful and lithe. Another stunning release from an estate in top form.

2010 Maximin Grünhäuser Herrenberg Auslese Nr. 21
[92] Wine & Spirits (Year’s Best)
This is voluptuous for a von Schubert wine, its papaya, guava and fresh apple flavors forward and full. It’s pinned down by acidity, feeling lively if not overtly racy, and its slate undertones should emerge further with time in the cellar.

2010 Maximin Grünhäuser Abtsberg Auslese Nr. 24
[91] Wine & Spirits (Year’s Best)
This is concentrated and intense, with a core of piercing fruit flavors ranging from citrus to pineapple to mango. Its acidity is as powerful as its ripeness, making the wine feel vivid and resonant all the way through the long, spicy finish.

2010 Maximin Grünhäuser Abtsberg Auslese Nr. 37
[94] Wine & Spirits (Year’s Best)
Where von Schubert’s #24 feels concentrated and intense, the #37 thrives on its elegance and poise, feeling rich in ripeness yet crystaline in its lacy structure and its multifaceted, delicate aromas. The floral notes of white peach and grapefruit peel seem almost incidental next to the prominent slatey minerality, and the whole package resonates with nearly electric tension.

Hope to see you at the W&S Top 100 tasting!

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Wine & Spirits Top 100 Wineries Reviews for Robert Weil

Friday, September 28th, 2012

Last week we were honored to share with you that Wine & Spirits named Robert Weil—along with Dr. Loosen and C. von Schubert—to the Top 100 Wineries of 2012. The list recognizes wineries from around the world that have delivered the best overall performances in W&S tastings throughout the year.

Robert Weil winemaker Wilhelm Weil

We thought you’d like to know what Wine & Spirits says about Robert Weil wines. (Robert Weil is part of our “Friends of Ernst Loosen” portfolio.)

And if you’ll be in San Francisco on Oct. 17, please join us for the W&S Top 100 Tasting at City View at METREON, where we will be pouring the 2010 Gräfenberg BA and the 2010 Kiedrich Turmberg Riesling Trocken.

2010 Kiedrich Gräfenberg Trocken Erstes Gewächs
[90] Wine & Spirits
This shows an elegant and pure expression of minerality, its fragrantly stony aromas infusing the richly textured fruit. It’s tautly structurd and vividly defined, finishing with a briny, savory complexity.

2010 Kiedrich Gräfenberg Spätlese
[94] Wine & Spirits
This is exceptionally sophisticated in the way it expresses its fruit on the palate, unfolding with graceful elegance and multi-dimensional complxity. While it’s opulent in its concentration of flavor, it also feels saturated by a dark, stony minerality, adding to the sense of detail and finesse.

2010 Kiedrich Gräfenberg Beerenauslese
[95] Wine & Spirits
While this is undeniably rich, it also demonstrates a marvelous detail, its velvety flavors of roasted peach and tropical fruits enlivened by a firm spine of acidity. It’s complex and palate staining in its intensity, yet for all its power, it’s most impressive for its elegance, refinement and poise.

Kiedrich Gräfenberg Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese
[96] Wine & Spirits
The class of this site is on full display even at this level of must-weight. While powerfully concentrated with luscious flavors of yellow peach, mango and jackfruit, the wine carries them with astounding grace and poise, energized by vivid acidity and made more complex by insistent aromas of slate. This is almost daunting in its intensity, yet if feels exceptionally harmonious, expanding on the palate with gripping length.

Read more about Robert Weil wines.

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Ernst Loosen Dinner in Beijing on October 10

Friday, September 21st, 2012

Special to our fans in Beijing….

Ernst Loosen at Kempinski Hotel dinner in Beijing last year (2011).

Join Ernst Loosen, returning after his successful wine dinner in the previous year, for a five-course dinner matched by Dr. Loosen wines at the wonderful Kempinski Hotel’s Dragon Palace Restaurant.

DATE: October 10, 2012
TIME: 7:00 pm
COST: RMB 488 per person
RESTAURANT: Dragon Palace
PLACE: Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center

(All prices are in RMB and subject to 15% surcharge.)

More information.

For inquiries and reservations, please call +86 10 6465 3388 ext. 4217 or e-mail restaurant.beijing@kempinski.com.

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Blackberry Farm Weekend “A Match Made in Heaven”

Monday, August 27th, 2012

Ernie Loosen with Guest Chef Alan Wong and Executive Chef Joseph Lenn at Blackberry Farm in Tennessee, which featured an entire weekend devoted to Dr. Loosen/J. Christopher wines paired with Alan Wong’s Hawaiian cooking.

We think it’s fair to say that a great time was had by all. One guest at the weekend described it as “a marriage made in heaven.”

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Ernst Loosen Visits Total Wine Stores in Seattle, USA

Monday, August 20th, 2012

Love this fun pic of Ernie and pals when he poured at Total Wine Stores in Seattle last week. More than 200 people attended!

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