
Exploring Star Producers, Hidden Gems & Future Cult Wines.
Mosel. Dr. Loosen
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!
Warsaw. Hub.Praga restaurant
Hub.Praga is a new restaurant opened just three months ago in Warsaw by a renowned chef Witek Iwański, who you may remember from Aruana. It has a short, rotating card. You can pop in for a tasting menu which consists of all of the dishes in the card without making a reservation and sommelier Grzegorz Koczela will help you select some great wine to complement the dinner.
Alsace. Domaine Zind-Humbrecht
When you find yourself in Alsace I recommend you book a visit at the Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, one of the most famous wineries of the region with an amazing selection of labels made from Pinot Noir, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Gewürztraminer and Muscat.