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Dr. Loosen & Robert Weil at Universal Studios

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

While we fervently wish this was The Harlanator, alas, he wasn't available on location that day.

While we fervently wish this was The Harlanator, alas, he wasn't available on location that day.

Hooray for Hollywood!

Dr. Loosen and Robert Weil are going glam at Universal Studios on September 25th when we will be pouring at the 28th Annual American Wine & Food Festival in support of the Meals On Wheels Programs of Los Angeles.

One of the largest wine and food events in the U.S., the evening will host more than 2,000 attendees eating and drinking among the various stage sets. (Personally, we’re hoping for the Roman Forum, where Ben Hur and Spartacus were filmed.)

Brian (The Harlanator) Harlan will be there pouring Dr. Loosen Rieslings. Thomas Chaffin, Export Manager, will be pouring Robert Weil wines. No word yet on whether they’ll be wearing tuxes or togas.

Join us for this elegant night with all the pretty people of LA strutting their stuff. Action!

Meet Doug Krenik: Dr. Loosen’s Mile-High Rockin’ Wine Guy

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

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Say hi to the newest member of the Loosen Bros. USA team, Midwest Regional Manager Doug “Kronik” Krenik.

Over the past 20 years, Doug has been associated with almost every aspect of the wine business; importing his own wines, working for local distributors in both sales and education, and directing the wine program of the prestigious Flagstaff House Restaurant in Boulder, Colorado, for six years.

He completed the rigorous Court of Master Sommeliers Diploma Exam in February 2006 and is one of only 169 Master Sommeliers worldwide. Doug is also a Certified Wine Educator (CWE) through the Society of Wine Educators.

Doug currently lives in Colorado with his wife Chris and enjoys cooking, writing, and cycling. He is a veteran of the much-feared Triple Bypass ride which crosses three Colorado mountain passes, all above 10,000 feet. (For you oxygen-rich flat-landers, that’s two miles above sea level.)

He also plays guitar and has been playing in bars and bands since the tender age of 15. When not hosting events such a Beer vs. Wine Throw-Down, he rocks out with a local Colorado cover band.

Why did Doug want to work for Dr. Loosen? Because his passion is site-specific wines.

“Too much wine is soul-less,” he says. “Wines should speak of where they come from, and Riesling is one of the most site-specific wines. It’s the purest expression of the grape that there is.”

And Doug’s favorite food-wine pairing? Currently it’s a Dr. Loosen Ürziger Würzgarten Spatlese with an Asian-cuisine-inspired summer peach soup.

If you happen to see Doug at one of our tastings–or maybe with his rock band–give a big wave (or yell “Freebird!”) to our Mile-High Wine Guy.

Dr. Loosen Chosen for Wine & Spirits 2010 Top 100 Wineries List

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

wine-spirits-top-100-logoInvoke the hoo!!! Once again, Dr. Loosen has been chosen as a Wine & Spirits Magazine Top 100 Winery for 2010.

Loosen Bros. USA VP Kirk Wille will be pouring at the Wine & Spirits Top 100 Tasting in San Francisco on October 13.

Here are the deets:

Date: Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: The Galleria at the San Francisco Design Center
101 Henry Adams Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

If you’re planning to attend, be sure to stop by the Dr. Loosen table for a taste or two and say hi.

More Pix From Our 2010 Customer Tour

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Here are some more pix from our 2010 Customer Tour. Enjoy! And if these pix inspire you to see the beautiful Mosel Valley for yourself, see “How to Visit Us” on our Facebook page.

The Dr. Loosen Patio

The Dr. Loosen Patio

The group goes for a Mosel Cruise

The group goes for a Mosel Cruise

Before the vineyard hike.

Before the vineyard hike.

Ernie talks about slate

Ernie talks about slate

Hiking in Erdener Treppchen

Hiking in Erdener Treppchen

Matt, Wendy, Ian and Ernie

Matt, Wendy, Ian and Ernie

The party is on!

The party is on!

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MORE FUN CUSTOMER TOUR PIX ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE.

Read About Riesling Rendezvous!

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

riesling-rendezvousIf you didn’t make it to Riesling Rendezvous 2010 at Chateau Ste. Michelle earlier this month, you can still read all about it.

Here is a selection of articles written by media people who attended. Reading them is like taking a mini-course about Riesling!

WineBusiness.com - All About Riesling

Decanter.com - Global Warming “Boon” for Riesling

Richard Leahy’s Wine Report - Finger Lakes, Michigan, Ontario Rieslings Shine at Riesling Rendezvous

Michigan By the Bottle - North By Northwest

Wine Peeps Blog - Riesling Rendezvous: Ageability of Riesling

Vint-ed - Swirls: Tasting My Way Through the Riesling Rendezvous

The Wine Economist - Riesling’s Rising Tide

Indian Wine Academy - Rendezvous Highlights Riesling’s Past and Future

JancisRobinson.com - Gallo, Constellation Follow the Riesling trend.

WineReviewOnline.com - Riesling: America’s Favorite Wine Grape?

Wine Beer of Washington State - Riesling Rendezvous Grand Tasting Review

CBS Good Morning South Florida Reviews Wolf and Dr. L

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

Check out this fun vid of Matt Horbund (A Good Time With Wine) reviewing our JL Wolf Pinot Gris, our Villa Wolf Gewürztraminer and Dr. L Riesling.

To see more of Matt’s on air wine reviews, click here.

More Fun Pics From 2010 Loosen Customer Tour

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

Here are some more great pics from our 2010 Customer Tour. Enjoy!

On the Bingen Ferry: Crossing the Rhine on the little ferry from Bingen to Rüdesheim, on our way to Weingut Robert Weil. Pictured (l to r) are Brian harlan, Loosen Bros. USA national sales manager; John Metz, Jr., owner of Aqua Blue, Atlanta; Ron Mumford, J&P Wholesale, Las Vegas; Stephen Hoppin, Southern Wine & Spirits, Colorado.

Crossing the Rhine on the little ferry from Bingen to Rüdesheim, on our way to Weingut Robert Weil. Pictured (l to r) are Brian Harlan, Loosen Bros. USA national sales manager; John Metz, Jr., owner of Aqua Blue, Atlanta; Ron Mumford, J&P Wholesale, Las Vegas; Stephen Hoppin, Southern Wine & Spirits, Colorado.

Martina Weil welcomes the group: Martina Weil, wife of Wilhelm Weil, greets the tour group at the estate’s very modern Vinothek.

Martina Weil, wife of Wilhelm Weil, greets the tour group at the estate’s very modern Vinothek.

In the Weil Vinothek: The group enjoys a welcoming glass of Riesling Sekt (sparkling wine) at the Robert Weil Vinothek.

The group enjoys a welcoming glass of Riesling Sekt (sparkling wine) at the Robert Weil Vinothek.

The group at Robert Weil: Here’s the whole group, neatly arranged on the front porch of the Robert Weil manor house. From left to right: Ian Dick, East Coast Sales Manager for Loosen Bros. USA; Ken Winn, Signature Wine & Spirits, Chicago; Deb Donohoe & Chris Forniciari, Classic Wine Imports, Boston; Roberta Nemo & John Metz, Jr., Aqua Blue, Atlanta; Ron Mumford, J&P Wholesale, Las Vegas; Doug Krenik (hiding behind the post), Midwest Sales Manager for Loosen Bros. USA; Brian Harlan, our National Sales Manager; Stephen Hoppin, Southern Wine & Spirits, Colorado; Wendy Stuckey, winemaker for Chateau Ste. Michelle; Ernie Loosen; Stefan Bieber, cellarmaster at Weingut Robert Weil; Marie-Charlotte Weil, daughter of Wilhelm and Martina; Martina Weil, our host.

Here’s the whole group, neatly arranged on the front porch of the Robert Weil manor house. From left to right: Ian Dick, East Coast Sales Manager for Loosen Bros. USA; Ken Winn, Signature Wine & Spirits, Chicago; Deb Donohoe & Chris Forniciari, Classic Wine Imports, Boston; Roberta Nemo & John Metz, Jr., Aqua Blue, Atlanta; Ron Mumford, J&P Wholesale, Las Vegas; Doug Krenik (hiding behind the post), Midwest Sales Manager for Loosen Bros. USA; Brian Harlan, our National Sales Manager; Stephen Hoppin, Southern Wine & Spirits, Colorado; Wendy Stuckey, winemaker for Chateau Ste. Michelle; Ernie Loosen; Stefan Bieber, cellarmaster at Weingut Robert Weil; Marie-Charlotte Weil, daughter of Wilhelm and Martina; Martina Weil, our host.

Deb Donohoe & Kirk Wille: One of the great things about this annual tour is all the great people we get to meet. Here's Loosen Bros. USA VP Kirk Wille at the Weil estate with Deb Donohoe from Classic Wine Imports in Boston.

Deb Donohoe & Kirk Wille: One of the great things about this annual tour is all the great people we get to meet. Here's Loosen USA VP Kirk Wille at the Weil estate with Deb Donohoe, from Classic Wine Imports in Boston.

Team Loosen at Weil: Posing with our good friends and colleagues at Robert Weil (l to r) Brian, Ian, Martina, Kirk, Marie-Charlotte, Doug, Ernie, Stefan.

Posing with our good friends and colleagues at Robert Weil (l to r) Brian, Ian, Martina, Kirk, Marie-Charlotte, Doug, Ernie, Stefan.

Dr. Loosen & Robert Weil Wines to Be Featured at MoonFish in Orlando July 16

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

moonfishJoin us for the Ultimate Riesling Experience with the Wines of Dr. Loosen & Robert Weil At MoonFish Restaurant in Orlando, Florida.

Friday, July 16th
6:30pm

MENU AND PAIRINGS

Course 1
Dr. L Riesling

Yellow fin Ahi Tuna Tar Tar
With Fresh CIlantro, thinly sliced California Jalapenos, Hass Avocado,
and Fresh Mango Puree
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Course 2
Loosen Estate Kabinett

Espresso Encrusted Wagyu “Kobe” Beef Tenderloin
With Hoisin Cream and spicy Asian Garlic Mashed Potatoes
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Course 3
Robert Weil Trocken

MoonFish Lobster Encrusted Sea Bass
with Balsamic reduction and Szechwan Green Beans
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Course 4
Loosen Beerenauslese Riesling

Double Chocolate Cherry Brioche
With Amarena Cherries and sweet Riesling reduction
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$50 per person
(Tax & Gratuity not included)

Limited Space • Reservations (407) 363-7262

Erdener Prälat Takes First Place at Kapalua Wine Idol

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

erdener-pralat-labelOur National Sales Manager, Brian (”The Harlanator”) Harlan attended the Kapalua Wine & Food Festival on Maui in June. Here’s his report:

The 2010 Kapalua Wine Festival featured a seminar entitled “Wine Idol: The Master Sommelier Challenge”, hosted by Geoff Kruth, MS, of the Farmhouse Inn in Forestville, California. Seven Master Sommeliers each selected a wine for the competition. The wines were poured in the order below and each sommelier had up to five minutes to pitch their choice.

PANEL MEMBERS:

* Fred Dame, MS
* Blakesley Chappellet
* Michael Jordan, MS

THE MASTER SOMMELIERS AND THEIR WINE SELECTIONS:

Shayne Bjornholm, MS, Washington State Wine Director
2007 Simonnet-Febvre Chablis Premier Cru “Vaillons”, France

Brian Cronin, MS
2009 Domaine Sigalas Santorini Assyrtikos, Greece

Michael Jordan, MS, Word Vineyards
2006 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir “Rochioli River Block”, RRV

Greg Harrington, MS, Gramercy Cellars
2007 Gramercy Cellars Syrah “John Lewis”, Walla Walla

Emily Wines, MS, Kimpton Restaurant Group
1998 Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa

Joe Spellman, MS, Justin Winery
2007 Justin ‘Savant’ (Cabernet/Syrah), Paso Robles

Jay Fletcher, MS, Southern W&S of Colorado
2006 Dr. Loosen Erdener Prälat Auslese, Mosel, Germany

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Jay Fletcher told the Prälat Bishop story in glorious detail with Michael Jordan urging him on. Jay said: “You want to know why the priest on the label is so happy? He gets to drink Erdener Prälat each and every vintage!”

Several members of the audience commented the Prälat “is the best wine we’ve tasted all weekend.”

The Dr. Loosen Erdener Prälat was awarded First Place. Second Place was the Williams Selyem Pinot Noir.

Wine Spectator’s Harvey Steiman Declares Eroica “A Hit”

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

wine-spectator-logoeroica_bottle1If you’re not yet familar with our joint venture with Chateau Ste. Michelle, Eroica Riesling, be sure to try a bottle soon.

Here’s what Wine Spectator’s Harvey Steiman had to say about it recently.

“Most recently, I popped a 2005 for guests to drink before dinner and through a first course of spaghetti dressed with asparagus pesto (Mark Bittman’s recipe from a recent New York Times article). Under its top layer of white grapefruit and floral character, the wine showed plenty of minerality, which rose up more prominently against the mild asparagus flavor. 90 points, non-blind. It was a hit.”

Read the rest of the article here.