Cost: $13.95

Grape Variety: Riesling

Category: Sparkling Wine

Location Bought: LCBO VINTAGES

Country: Germany

Region: 

Format: 750 mL

Producer: Weingut Dr Loosen

Alcohol: 12.0% Alcohol/Vol.

Description: Pale straw in colour with a medium intense nose.

 

I was a little disappointed in the sparkling from Dr. Loosen as I expected better quality. On the plus side, my mother and aunt who are not Champagne lovers really loved this wine.

 

Positives: Light crisp wine featuring lemon/lime, chalk, green apples and pink grapefruit.

Negatives: Has a slightly bitter after taste.

Drink now on its own or pair it with Chinese food

Tasted: 15 Feb 13

Score: 8.5/10, Value: 8.5/10, Total: 17/20

Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 3.5

LCBO: 296095