Founded in 1756, the J.L. Wolf estate was a very successful and highly regarded winery for more than two centuries. It entered an especially glamorous era with the construction of its Italianate estate house and villa in 1843. In the latter years of the 20th century, however, the estate languished, lacking a firm hand to guide its wine production. Ernst Loosen, of the Dr. Loosen estate, took over the vineyards in 1996, launching a dramatic turnaround in the estate’s quality and reputation.
Where can you find a great glass of Riesling this summer? Just about everywhere. It’s the Summer of Riesling, and nearly 200 restaurants and wine bars across the country are pouring Riesling all summer long to help you explore the balance, complexity, delicacy, longevity and sense of place that make Riesling so special. Find out which restaurants and wine bars in your area are participating, and raise a glass to the world’s greatest grape. View participants.

Want to learn more about German Riesling? Check out our articles and slide shows at All About Riesling.
Estate visits are by appointment only. If you will be traveling in the area and would like to arrange a visit, please send an email to info@drloosen.de. Kindly tell us the date you would like to visit and how many people you will be. We will do our best to accommodate you.
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Global Riesling Coalition
If you love Riesling and you've always wanted to visit Australia, mark your calendar for Feb. 6–7, 2012, and join us for the Frankland Estate International Riesling Tasting in Sydney. Guided by the world-renowned wine writers Jancis Robinson, OBE, and Stuart Pigott, the event will feature comparative tastings of dry and not-so-dry Rieslings from around the globe.

The highlight of the two-day event will be a study of the history of Riesling with some fine examples of this noble grape through the ages. For more information on this and other international Riesling events, see our Riesling Coalition press release.
The 2010 vintage in Germany was "a complete contradiction," says Ernst Loosen, of Dr. Loosen (in the Mosel) and J.L. Wolf (in the Pfalz). Dramatic swings in the weather and a fitful growing season led to wildly unusual results. Read Ernst's harvest report.

 
 
 
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