Last fall I visited Mosel and my first stop was none other than the famous Dr. Loosen estate. Anne, who was my gracious host, started off by saying that “Ernie”, as the owner Doctor Ernst Loosen is called, is sadly not available and she will try to fill in the shoes. And she did a great job! The history of the estate goes back 200 years and Ernst is looking after it since 1988. The philosophy is simple – great wines are the reflection of soil, climate and grape variety. With the cool climate, steep, south-facing slopes and slate soil perfect for radiating the heat the wineries have all the tools they need to make special wines. Last but not least the area still upholds some ungrafted vines that are more than 100 years old!