Archive for December, 2009

Eiswein Update

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

erniepickseisweinHappy holidays everyone! Here in Germany we’ve been busy picking Eiswein.

From Erdener Prälat, we got about 10 cases, which is good, considering that the whole vineyard is just over one acre – and most of it goes into the Auslese and Auslese Goldkapsel. Plus a teensy bit for the Long Goldkapsel Auslese auction wine.

That’s four different wines from just 1.2 acres!.

wehlenerFrom Wehlener Sonnenuhr and Bernkasteler Lay, we got about 50 cases each. The majority will be estate-bottled as Dr. Loosen Riesling Eiswein.

You can see more pics of us picking Eiswein on our Facebook Page.

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Vineyard Update: Picking Eiswein!

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

anja-picks-eiswein

We are hoping to pick Eiswein tonight or tomorrow. The forecast is for a freeze, but it has to get down to –8C (17F) to freeze the grapes solid enough for Eiswein. We have several parcels still hanging out there just for Eiswein.

If it doesn’t freeze soon, the grapes will be lost to the wild boar!

If it does freeze, the harvest crew will have to get up at 4 in the morning to pick like crazy before the sun comes up (they set up big work lights).

This photo is of Anja picking frozen grapes in 2007. That year, the freeze came in late December – after the harvest crew had already gone home – so everyone in the office and warehouse had to get out there and pick.

FYI – we wrap the vines with the plastic sheeting to protect them from the rain and birds while waiting for a freeze.

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Congratulations Ted Baseler of Ste. Michelle: Wine Enthusiast Man of the Year

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

ted-headshot A big “invoke the hoo!” to Ted Baseler of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s Man of the Year for 2009.

Wine Enthusiast’s tenth Annual Wine Star Awards recognize excellence in the wine and spirits industry.

Ted Baseler is CEO and President of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates based in Woodinville, Washington. Chateau Ste. Michelle partners with us to produce Eroica Riesling.

Known for its innovative work in the vineyards and the winery and producing world-class wines, Ste. Michelle’s portfolio includes exceptional wine properties in Washington State, Napa, Oregon, plus joint partnerships in place with Antinori and, of course, our own Ernie Loosen.

As head of the most prominent wine company in Washington State, and as former Chairman and President of the Washington State Wine Commission, Ted is widely recognized as a leader in the U.S. wine industry.

For his vision, leadership, brand-, team- and region-building accomplishments, Ted Baseler is Wine Enthusiast’s Man of the Year.

Cheers to you, Ted! Well deserved!

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Erdener Treppchen Auslese Makes Wine Enthusiast Top 100

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

wine-enthusiastInvoke the hoo!

The Wine Enthusiast has placed our Dr. Loosen 2007 Erdener Treppchen Riesling Auslese at No. 45 on its list of their top 100 wines of 2009. The wine was rated at 93 points and selected as an “Editors’ Choice.”

Here’s what Wine Enthusiast said:

93 Dr. Loosen 2007 Erdener Treppchen Riesling Auslese (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer); $42. This thrilling auslese starts off with intriguing spicy, musky aromas, then moves easily into flavors of pear, melon, pineapple and even red berries on the palate. It somehow comes across as plump, yet crystalline and pure, with a long, fruit-driven finish. Drink now-2030. Imported by Loosen Bros. USA. Editors’ Choice.

Try a bottle and let us know what you think.

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Good Housekeeping Recommends Dr L for Noel

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

dr-l-in-good-housekeepingHow’s this for holiday cheer? Good Housekeeping Magazine’s December Issue recommends Dr. L for Christmas dinner! (That’s Dr. L on the far left.)

ho ho ho!!!

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