Ernst Loosen in Asia Spring 2013

March 8th, 2013

Ernie is just back from his annual Spring trip to Asia. Hope you enjoy these photos and commentary from his trip.

"Here you see the staff training we did at the Four Seasons Hotel in Jakarta on Feb 28. The two chefs, Eric Perren and Sumanth Das, who both joined the tasting, prepared a wonderful dinner in the evening afterward."

Here you see the staff training we did at the Four Seasons Hotel in Jakarta on Feb 28. The two chefs, Eric Perren and Sumanth Das, who both joined the tasting, prepared a wonderful dinner in the evening afterward. www.fourseasons.com/jakarta

 

 

"On Feb 28 I did a dinner with my importer at the Four Seasons in Jakarta. The dinner was prepared by the French head chef Eric Perren, who showed a great sensibility and knowledge about food and wine pairing."

“On Feb 28 I did a dinner with my importer at the Four Seasons in Jakarta. The dinner was prepared by the French head chef Eric Perren, who showed a great sensibility and knowledge about food and wine pairing.”

Menu course at Four Seasons Jakarta Wine Dinner.

Menu course at Four Seasons Jakarta Wine Dinner.

Wines from the Four Seasons Jakarta dinner.

Wines from the Four Seasons Jakarta dinner.

Here you see the staff training we did at the Four Seasons Hotel in Jakarta on Feb 28. The two chefs, Eric Perren and Sumanth Das, who both joined the tasting, prepared a wonderful dinner in the evening afterward.

Here you see the staff training we did at the Four Seasons Hotel in Jakarta on Feb 28. The two chefs, Eric Perren and Sumanth Das, who both joined the tasting, prepared a wonderful dinner in the evening afterward.

On March 1 I did a dinner at the Mövenpick Hotel, located on the white sands of Bangtao Beach, a luxury resort in Phuket. Chef Sachs prepared a wonderful Thai-infused dinner, which worked perfectly with our fruity-style Riesling wine. We had: Dr. L 2011 Riesling, Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett 2011, Dr. Loosen Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Kabinett 2009 and Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese 2010.

On March 1 I did a dinner at the Mövenpick Hotel, located on the white sands of Bangtao Beach, a luxury resort in Phuket. Chef Sachs prepared a wonderful Thai-infused dinner, which worked perfectly with our fruity-style Riesling wine. We had: Dr. L 2011 Riesling, Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett 2011, Dr. Loosen Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Kabinett 2009 and Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling
Spätlese 2010.

Dinner on the beach at Mövenpick Hotel in Phuket.

Dinner on the beach at Mövenpick Hotel in Phuket. www.moevenpick-hotels.com/en/asia/thailand/phuket/resort-phuket-karon-beach/overview/

On March 2 I did a tasting with finger food in Phuket at "The Red House." www.redhouse-phuket.com A great location for people who love wine and food! It is a wine shop and wine bar with a young, talented German chef, Rene Ritter. The food is delicious and ranges from traditional German recipes made in the more modern, less heavy style and beautifully arranged on the plates. And you will also find a whole page of tapas if you only want to nibble something with your bottle of wine. There is also a whole page of Thai cuisine, great with our Rieslings. And if you like the wine you had with your dinner, you can step over to the wine shop and buy a bottle to take home.

On March 2 I did a tasting with finger food in Phuket at The Red House. A great location for people who love wine and food! It is a wine shop and wine bar with a young, talented German chef, Rene Ritter. The food is delicious and ranges from traditional German recipes made in the more modern, less heavy style and beautifully arranged on the plates. And you will also find a whole page of tapas if you only want to nibble something with your bottle of wine. There is also a whole page of Thai cuisine, great with our Rieslings. And if you like the wine you had with your dinner, you can step over to the wine shop and buy a bottle to take home. www.redhouse-phuket.com

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Carl von Schubert’s 2013 US Visit

February 19th, 2013

If you haven’t yet tried the wines of Mosel Riesling genius Carl von Schubert, don’t wait another minute!

The historic Maximin Grünhaus estate lies at the foot of a long, steep south-facing slope on the left bank of the tiny Ruwer river, about two kilometers upstream from where it joins the Mosel. The estate belongs to the family of Carl von Schubert and is divided into three separate but contiguous vineyards: Abtsberg, Herrenberg, and Bruderberg. Each of these vineyards has its own distinct differences in terroir, which explain the unique character of the wines made at Grünhaus.

Wine & Spirits gave 94 points & a “Year’s Best” award to his Riesling Trocken Maximin Grünhäuser Herrenberg, Alte Reben 2011.

Old vines planted in the mixed red and blue slate of this vineyard drew out an exceptional wine in 2011. Its crisp, succulent citrus fruit has the clarity of a note plucked from a violin string, the tones growing deeper with each reverberation, reaching into a dense, almost oily mineral- ity. The stone flavors have a salty note that’s particularly mouthwatering; a youthful riesling ready for anything. December 2012

Carl has been touring a few of the US southern states this month with Loosen Bros. USA Southeast Sales Manager Sarah Noble visiting Fish Restaurant in Charleston and The Wine Shop at Foxcroft in Charlotte.

Here's Carl with Jodie Battles, GM of Fish Restaurant in Charleston, NC. (At Fish Restaurant)

Here’s Carl with Jodie Battles, GM of Fish Restaurant in Charleston, NC. (At Fish Restaurant)

Carl and Conrad Charlotte NC

And here he is with Conrad Hunter of The Wine Shop at Foxcroft in Charlotte, NC.

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Hong Kong Tasting Friday, 8th of February

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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Foodie Friday – Indonesian Chicken & Villa Wolf Gewürztraminer

January 25th, 2013

It’s Foodie Friday! Try this recipe for Indonesian chicken and green beans, submitted by Todd Hudson of the Maverick Institute.

We paired this recipe with our Villa Wolf Gewürztraminer and the combo was a huge hit. The Villa Wolf Gewürztraminer is clean, fruity and wonderfully light on its feet. It shows off the aromatic charm of the variety without being heavy or ponderous. It has a deliciously juicy texture and a delightfully delicate aroma of spice and fresh roses. It’s very refreshing to drink on its own and makes a perfect accompaniment to spicy Asian cuisine.

 

Indonesian Chicken and Green Beansindonesian chicken

MARINADE

juice of 2 limes

2 tablespoons double black soy sauce (If you can’t find this at your grocery, mix 2 teaspoons of regular soy sauce with 1 teaspoon dark molasses)

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon light soy sauce

 

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Juice of 2 limes

2 tablespoons double black soy sauce

4 teaspoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon turmeric

1 cup chicken stock

 

OTHER

1 lb green beans, washed and cut into bite-sized pieces

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces

4 tablespoons olive oil

10 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons minced ginger root

1 small onion, minced

 

DIRECTIONS

1. Marinate chicken for 2 hours.

2. When you’re ready to start cooking, make sauce.

3. In a wok, saute chicken in 2 tablespoons of olive oil until chicken turns white and is cooked through. Set aside.

4. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and saute garlic, ginger, and onion until soft.

5. Add green beans and stir fry until crisp tender.

6. Add sauce. Bring to a boil.

7. Add chicken pieces and stir to cover with sauce. Heat through.

 

Serve over white or brown rice.  Serves 6.

 

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE RECIPE TO PAIR WITH OUR WINES?

Send it to info@drloosen.com.

 

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2012 in Pix

December 31st, 2012
The cellar at C. von Schubert

The cellar at C. von Schubert

Happy New Year, everyone! Thought you might enjoy these wonderful memories we have of 2012. Cheers!

 

 

 

 

 

Ernie & wine expert Jancis Robinson at the Frankland Estate International Riesling Tasting in Sydney

Ernie & wine expert Jancis Robinson at the Frankland Estate International Riesling Tasting in Sydney

 

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

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

 

Jay and Ronda at J. Christopher Winery

Jay and Ronda at J. Christopher Winery

 

Ernie and Chateau Ste. Michelle winemaker Bob Bertheau blending Eroica Riesling.

Ernie and Chateau Ste. Michelle winemaker Bob Bertheau blending Eroica Riesling.

Ernie at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Hong Kong.

 

Robert Weil Export Manager Thomas Chaffin giving a tour of the Weil winery. (With Brandon Tebbe on left.)

Robert Weil Export Manager Thomas Chaffin giving a tour of the Weil winery. (With Brandon Tebbe on left.)

At Blackberry Farm, Ernie in a rare moment of relaxation.

 

At Blackberry Farm, Ernie & Sommelier Andy Chabot

At Blackberry Farm, Ernie & Sommelier Andy Chabot

 

 

Brian Harlan with John Serrano, King of On-premise Accounts for Domaines & Estates of Texas

Brian Harlan with John Serrano, King of On-premise Accounts for Domaines & Estates of Texas

Launch party for Sheraton Hotels Social Hour in New York. (L to R) Ian Dick, Maureen Kennedy of Chateau Ste. Michelle, actor & "Pursued by Bear" winemaker Kyle MacLachlan and Ernie.Launch party for Sheraton Hotels Social Hour in New York. (L to R) Ian Dick, Maureen Kennedy of Chateau Ste. Michelle, actor & “Pursued by Bear” winemaker Kyle MacLachlan and Ernie.

 

At Blackberry Farm, Chef Alan Wong, Ernie & Executive Chef Joseph Lenn

At Blackberry Farm, Chef Alan Wong, Ernie & Executive Chef Joseph Lenn

Left to right, Brandone Tebbe, Mark Longsworth, and Sylvain

Left to right, Brandone Tebbe, Mark Longsworth, and Sylvain

Left to right: Mark Longsworth, Brandon Tebbe, Sarah Noble, Nicolas Potel

Left to right: Mark Longsworth, Brandon Tebbe, Sarah Noble, Nicolas Potel

 

 

 

Erni with Amber Cantella of Epernay Wines in Nantucket, MA

Erni with Amber Cantella of Epernay Wines in Nantucket, MA

Carl von Schubert & Riesling Overlord Paul Grieco at Hearth Restaurant

Carl von Schubert & Summer of Riesling Overlord Paul Grieco at Hearth Restaurant

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Try This Holiday Cocktail With Dr. L Sparkling Riesling

December 27th, 2012

Looking for a tasty new cocktail to serve for New Years Eve? 

How about this one from Market 17, a Ft. Lauderdale restaurant & bar, featuring our Dr. L Sparkling Riesling.

UNDER THE MISTLETOE

Dr. L sparkling cocktail

  • Dr. L Sparkling Riesling
  • cranberry orange syrup
  • lemon bitters
  • fresh raspberry

 

ABOUT MARKET 17

Located at Portside in Ft Lauderdale, Market 17 is a unique farm-to-table organic restaurant, offering “wine country cuisine.”

They focus on excellence and believe in serving delicious, creative food with an emphasis on flavor, freshness and prime sourcing. The fish and seafood are caught by fisherman, the meat and poultry produced by ranchers, and the produce provided by farmers. All dishes are prepared from scratch with traditional French techniques.

Menus change daily and they also offer tasting menus by Chef Lauren DeShields.

If you’re in Florida, be sure to stop by Market 17 and order the drink from their menu! Cheers!

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Our Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese #67 on Wine Spectator Top 100!

December 13th, 2012

We’re honored to report that our 2011 Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese is #67 (and 94 points!) on the Wine Spectator Top 100 list!

The tasting note from their Dec. 15 issue says: “Intense aromas and flavors of peach strudel and apple pie feature notes of custard and gooseberry. The vibrant finish echoes with long, pure glazed citrus notes. A powerful style. Drink now through 2030.”

Here’s the page from their December 31 issue. If you don’t already subscribe, be sure to buy the magazine for the full list and other great wine info.

Love this pic of Ernie Loosen with his much-loved dog, Diana.

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Ernst Loosen’s Video Tour of J.L. Wolf Estate

December 8th, 2012

To complement the light and elegant Dr. Loosen Rieslings he produces in the Mosel region, Ernie Loosen took over the historic J.L. Wolf estate so he could make traditionally crafted Rhine wines. In the classic style of the Pfalz, these wines are more full-bodied than Mosel wines, with higher alcohol and pure flavors of ripe fruit and stone.

In this new video, Ernie tells you all about the JL Wolf winery, with stunning shots of this beautiful estate and vineyard. Enjoy!

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Loosen Up at Good For Nothing Exhibit in Miami

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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Wine & Spirits Year’s Best!

November 30th, 2012

 

Invoke the Hoo!

The December 2012 issue of Wine & Spirits Magazine is out with their “Year’s Best” list.

We’re honored to report that twenty-eight (!) of our portfolio wines made the list: twelve from Dr. Loosen, seven from C. von Schubert, seven from Robert Weil and two from J.L. Wolf.

We’ll be profiling several of these wines on our Facebook page over the next few weeks. If you’d like to learn more about any of the wines on this list, please visit LoosenBrosUSA.com.

Here’s the list by producer, along with the page number they appear on, so you can find and read the reviews with your own copy of the magazine.

DR. LOOSEN

92 points | Dr. Loosen 2010 Mosel Erdener Treppchen Grosses Gewächs Alte Reben Riesling (page 74)

93 points | Dr. Loosen 2011 Mosel Erdener Treppchen Riesling Kabinett (page 75)

93 points | Dr. Loosen 2011 Mosel Erdener Treppchen Riesling Spätlese (page 76)

95 points | Dr. Loosen 2010 Mosel Erdener Treppchen Riesling Auslese (page 77)

91 points | Dr. Loosen 2011 Mosel Bernkasteler Lay Riesling Kabinett (page 75)

90 points | Dr. Loosen 2011 Mosel Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett (page 76)

92 points | Dr. Loosen 2011 Mosel Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese (page 76)

98 points | Dr. Loosen 2006 Mosel Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese (page 78)

88 points | Dr. Loosen 2011 Mosel Blue Slate Riesling Kabinett (Best Buy!) (page 76)

86 points | Dr. Loosen 2011 Mosel Red Slate Dry Riesling (Best Buy!) (page 74)

94 points | Dr. Loosen 2011 Mosel Urziger Würzgarten Riesling Spätlese (page 76)

92 points | Dr. Loosen 2010 Mosel Riesling Beerenauslese (Best Buy!) (page 78)

 

C. von SCHUBERT

94 points | C. von Schubert 2011 Mosel Maximin Grünhäuser Herrenberg Alte Reben Riesling QbA trocken (page 74)

91 points | C. von Schubert 2011 Mosel Maximin Grünhäuser Herrenberg Riesling Kabinett (page 75)

93 points | C. von Schubert 2010 Mosel Maximin Grünhäuser Herrenberg Riesling Spätlese (page 76)

94 points | C. von Schubert 2010 Mosel Maximin Grünhäuser Bruderberg Riesling Spätlese (page 76)

93 points | C. von Schubert 2010 Mosel Maximin Grünhäuser Abtsberg Riesling Auslese #72 (page 78)

92 points | C. von Schubert 2010 Mosel Maximin Grünhäuser Abtsberg Riesling Auslese #87 (page 78)

90 points | C. von Schubert 2011 Mosel Maximin Grünhäuser Abtsberg Riesling Auslese (page 78)

 

ROBERT WEIL

93 points | Robert Weil 2011 Rheingau Kiedrich Turmberg Riesling trocken (page 79)

95 points | Robert Weil 2011 Rheingau Kiedrich Turmberg Riesling Spätlese (page 80)

92 points | Robert Weil 2011 Rheingau Kiedrich Gräfenberg Erstes Gewächs Riesling (page 80)

93 points | Robert Weil 2011 Rheingau Kiedrich Gräfenberg Riesling Spätlese (page 80)

92 points | Robert Weil 2011 Rheingau Kiedrich Gräfenberg Riesling Auslese (page 81)

95 points | Robert Weil 2011 Rheingau Kiedrich Gräfenberg Riesling Beerenauslese (page 81)

90 points | Robert Weil 2011 Rheingau Riesling Kabinett (page 80)

 

J.L. WOLF

87 points | J.L. Wolf 2011 Pfalz Villa Wolf Pinot Gris (Best Buy!) (page 91)

88 points | J.L. Wolf 2011 Pfalz Villa Wolf Rosé Pinot Noir (Best Buy!) (page 91)

 

 

 

 

 

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