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Mosel, Germany

Walhalla LoosenBarry Dry Riesling 2018

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$55.00
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The friendship between Ernst Loosen, of the Dr. Loosen Estate in Germany, and Peter Barry, of Jim Barry Wines, Australia, began in 1995 at the London Wine Fair. Forged out of mutual respect for the noble variety Riesling, this collaboration of ideas pays homage to the wine making techniques used by the Loosen family for generations, and the vineyard practices of the Barry family.

This German-style Riesling made in Australia is called Wolta Wolta, (Aboriginal for 'good water') in honour of one the Barry family's most significant and successful land purchases, which later became known as Lodge Hill.

"This has energy, a beautiful, succulent texture, a filigree of acidity and perfume in spades. Indeed, beautiful as a riesling expression and feels premium from the first look. Good concentration of flavour, freshness and tension. It's all green apple, lime, lemon, grapefruit, thyme and ginger elements with a dash of pepper. There's detail, delicacy and structure here. It's pretty epic ... dare we say it tastes a little more 'Germanic' than Clare?" 95pts, Mike Bennie for Halliday Wine Companion

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Walhalla LoosenBarry Dry Riesling 2018

The friendship between Ernst Loosen, of the Dr. Loosen Estate in Germany, and Peter Barry, of Jim Barry Wines, Australia, began in 1995 at the London Wine Fair. Forged out of mutual respect for the noble variety Riesling, this collaboration of ideas pays homage to the wine making techniques used by the Loosen family for generations, and the vineyard practices of the Barry family.

This Australian-style Riesling, made with grapes from the Erdener Treppchen Vineyard in Germany, is called Walhalla, (pronounced Valhalla) named after the majestic hall ruled over by Odin in Norse mythology.  

"Fermented in stainless steel tanks, with long ageing on the fine lees for two years, then 2 years in bottle.  Bone dry style.  Mainly from red slate grand cru vineyards.  Lime pie, lime curd.  Lots of that ripe citrusy quality but with a dairy-milky softness and roundness. 

Green orange zest.  Sweet basil and mint. There’s depth of minerality in flavours, tingling textural quality like in a gin and tonic. I find subtle candle wax, oregano, sage and grapefruit in the mix too. Long finish. This equals complexity and deliciousness. – 93 points. Kasia Sobiesak, The Wine Front.

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