Dr Loosen, Ürziger Würzgarten. Riesling Kabinett 2011

Hugh Johnson and Terry Theise in separate books put Mosel wines at the top of their favourite wines' list. Hugh Johnson recommends good Mosel wines as "wines to keep" as having high acidity content they get better and better with time. Most people only think of red wines for aging and as I enjoy keeping good wine for celebrations or special occasions, let this be one of those I thought. 

It wasn't meant to be. As i was carrying the shopping home the carrier bag broke and that same bottle of wine (out of four) went rolling down about 10-12 steps. The screw top got loose which only means one thing, ready to be enjoyed now. And what a find, I will be buying a case and can only wonder what it'll be like in a few year's time.

Low in alcohol (8.5%) and high in acidity which makes it good for cellar keeping (easily 10-30yrs). 


Appearance: light straw in colour
Intensity: high with a medium sweet finish
Flavours: dried peach with candied lemon peel and a hint of mango
Best enjoyed: by itself (low alcohol content at 8.5%) or with fish, chicken or Thai food
Serve: ice cold
TIP: keep it for 10-20 years to let the flavours develop strength

I am buying a case online, here is what i found:

RannochScott has it at £13.99 per bottle
http://www.rannochscott.co.uk/shop/info_2_rs3569.html

Jeroboams has it at £15.20 per bottle (10% discount on a case of 12 is currently unavailable)
http://www.jeroboams.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=176252&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=&product&itemDisplaySection=

Available at Waitrose or online via Ocado for £15.99
http://www.waitrosedirect.com/product/loosen-wurzgarten-riesling-kabinett/047615
http://www.ocado.com/webshop/product/Dr-Loosen-Urziger-Wurzgarten-Riesling-Kabinett-2009/34137011

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