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Loosen Bros. Dr. Loosen's Riesling

Loosen Bros. · Mosel · Germany

89 pts · Wine Spectator86 pts · Wine Enthusiast
$12.99$16.99 save $4.00 (24%)
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Why it’s a great value

Loosen Bros. Dr. Loosen's Riesling is $12.99 today against a recorded compare-at price of $16.99 — a saving of $4.00 (24%). It carries a verified 89-point score from Wine Spectator at a price under $25. If you want to spend less, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Riesling is $9.99.

Taste profile

SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense

* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.

What it tastes like

Peach, pear and apple with limey acidity, light honeyed sweetness and a clean mineral finish.

You’ll like this if…

Choose this if you like lightly sweet, low-alcohol whites such as Mosel Riesling, Vouvray demi-sec or off-dry Chenin Blanc.

Why buy it

It is a reliable introduction to Mosel Riesling from the Loosen family: bright, refreshing, low in alcohol and very food-friendly.

Best for

A chilled bottle for spicy noodles, brunch, salty snacks, fruit desserts or shoppers who want sweetness balanced by real acidity.

Style

Light-bodied, lightly sweet, high-acid, stainless-steel Mosel Riesling.

Drinks like

German Kabinett-style Riesling, off-dry Riesling, demi-sec Loire Chenin Blanc.

Experience level

Beginner-friendly, but still useful for Riesling fans who want a classic, casual Mosel style.

Flavor notes

Fruitpearpeachappleapricotmangolime
Floralwhite flowers
Earthchalky mineralslate
Otherhoneyed apple

Pairs well with

eggs with hollandaise, waffles, or ham · thai or vietnamese noodle dishes · salad rolls with a touch of chile · pear or apple crisp · fresh fruit and mild cheeses

Best occasions

brunchspicy takeout nightcasual aperitifpicnics and patio sippingfruit-based desserts

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
45-50°F
Decanting:
No decant; open and serve chilled.
Glassware:
White wine glass or universal glass.
Drink or cellar:
Best enjoyed young for freshness; drink the current release now.
After opening:
Refrigerate tightly closed and enjoy within 2-3 days.

Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.

About this wine

Loosen Bros. Dr. L Riesling is a bright, lightly sweet Mosel Riesling with juicy peach, pear, apple and citrus notes, balanced by crisp acidity and slatey mineral lift. It is an easygoing, refreshing white for spicy dishes, brunch, seafood or a chilled glass on its own.

Wine details

Type
white
Varietal
Riesling
Grapes
Riesling
Producer
Loosen Bros.
Country
Germany
Region
Mosel
Appellation
Mosel
Bottle size
750 Ml
ABV
8.5%

Details last verified September 25, 2026

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Winemaking details ›
Winemaker:
Vinified by the same cellar team that produces the Dr. Loosen estate wines; Ernst and Thomas Loosen work with growers on fruit sourcing.
Vineyard source:
Fruit is sourced from small growers throughout the Mosel region, including traditional steep, slate-soil vineyards.
Vessel:
Fermented in stainless steel after immediate pressing, natural settling and clarification.
About the winery · Loosen Bros. ›

Loosen Bros., or Gebruder Loosen, is the project of Ernst Loosen of the Dr. Loosen estate and his brother Thomas. The brothers work with small Mosel growers to make an introductory range of wines that shows the region's delicate, racy Riesling style. Dr. L Riesling is positioned as their Mosel and Riesling ambassador, with fruit-driven character, low alcohol and crisp acidity. The wines are vinified by the same cellar team responsible for the Dr. Loosen estate wines.

Sustainability

Sustainably Grown · Producer statement; no third-party certification was stated in the source read. ↗Vegan · Producer statement on technical sheet. ↗

Critic reviews

89/100Wine Spectator

“Delicate apricot and honey-coated apple flavors ... chalky mineral notes.”

Reviewed: Loosen Bros. Dr. L Riesling 2023 (2023) — not stated, not stated · source

86/100Wine Enthusiast

“Lightly off-dry, with lime and peach ... enough acidity to keep it balanced.”

Reviewed: Loosen Bros. 2025 Dr. L Riesling (Mosel) (2025) — Aleks Zecevic, 2026-10-01 · source
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Frequently asked questions

Is Loosen Bros. Dr. Loosen's Riesling dry or sweet?
Loosen Bros. Dr. Loosen's Riesling is off-dry; its sweetness rating is 3 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is light-to-medium bodied.
What does Loosen Bros. Dr. Loosen's Riesling taste like?
Peach, pear and apple with limey acidity, light honeyed sweetness and a clean mineral finish.
What food pairs with Loosen Bros. Dr. Loosen's Riesling?
It pairs well with eggs with hollandaise, waffles, or ham, Thai or Vietnamese noodle dishes, salad rolls with a touch of chile, pear or apple crisp and fresh fruit and mild cheeses.
How should I serve Loosen Bros. Dr. Loosen's Riesling?
Serve at 45-50°F. No decant; open and serve chilled. Glass: White wine glass or universal glass.
Is Loosen Bros. Dr. Loosen's Riesling a good value?
Today it is $12.99, $4.00 (24%) below its recorded compare-at price of $16.99. It also holds a verified 89-point score from Wine Spectator.
Is there a similar wine that costs less than Loosen Bros. Dr. Loosen's Riesling?
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Riesling is a comparable Riesling at $9.99. See J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Riesling
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Loosen Bros. Dr. Loosen's Riesling?
750 ml bottle, 8.5% alcohol by volume.