Mosel Producers
Egon Müller
Egon Müller is one of the most esteemed wine producers in the Mosel region of Germany, particularly famous for its exquisite Rieslings. The winery is located on the banks of the Saar River, a tributary of the Mosel, and is most renowned for its wines from the Scharzhofberger vineyard. This vineyard is considered one of the finest for Riesling in the world due to its steep slopes, old vines, and slate soils, which impart a distinctive minerality and complexity to the wines. Egon Müller's Rieslings are known for their extraordinary balance of sweetness and acidity, depth, and ability to age gracefully.
The estate produces a range of Riesling styles from dry (Trocken) to intensely sweet, including Kabinett, Spätlese, and Auslese, as well as the rare and highly sought-after Trockenbeerenauslese. Egon Müller wines are a benchmark of quality and expressiveness, showcasing the unique terroir of the Saar.
Dr. Loosen
Dr. Loosen is a highly respected winery in the Mosel region of Germany, particularly noted for its outstanding Riesling wines. Ernst Loosen has managed the estate since 1988, and it has been in the Loosen family for over 200 years. Under Ernst's leadership, Dr. Loosen has focused on producing wines that express the unique characteristics of the Mosel's steep, slate-soil vineyards.
The winery is renowned for its deep understanding and expression of vineyard-specific characteristics. It holds holdings in some of the Mosel's most prestigious sites, such as Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Ürziger Würzgarten, and Erdener Prälat. These vineyards are celebrated for their age; some vines are ungrafted and over 100 years old, contributing to the complexity and depth of the wines produced.
Dr. Loosen produces a full range of Riesling styles, from dry to very sweet, capturing the versatility of the Riesling grape. The philosophy behind their winemaking is to respect the traditional wine-making methods while incorporating modern techniques where they enhance quality. This approach has placed Dr. Loosen at the forefront of a renaissance in German Riesling production, making it a symbol of quality Riesling worldwide.
Joh. Jos. Prüm,
Joh. Jos. Prüm, commonly known as J.J. Prüm, is a celebrated winery situated in the village of Wehlen along the Mosel River in Germany. The estate was founded in 1911 by Johann Josef Prüm and has been a family-run business for over a century. It's now managed by Dr. Katharina Prüm, who took over from her father, Dr. Manfred Prüm, in 2003.
The estate is renowned for its Rieslings, celebrated for their exquisite balance, finesse, and exceptional aging potential. The winery holds about 20 hectares of vineyards, with significant plots in prestigious locations such as Wehlener Sonnenuhr and Graacher Himmelreich. These vineyards are particularly known for their steep, slate soils, which contribute to the wines' unique mineral and floral qualities.
J.J. Prüm is noted for producing a range of Prädikatswein (a classification system for quality wines in Germany), including Kabinett, Spätlese, Auslese, Beerenauslese, Eiswein, and Trockenbeerenauslese. Each style reflects varying degrees of sweetness and complexity. The wines from J.J. Prüm are highly sought after for their ability to age gracefully, developing complex flavors over decades.
Fritz Haag
Fritz Haag is a distinguished wine estate in Brauneberg, within Germany's Mosel wine region. The estate has been producing wines since 1605 and is particularly noted for its Riesling. Managed by Oliver Haag, who took over from his father Wilhelm in 2005, the winery continues to uphold its reputation for high-quality wines. Fritz Haag focuses exclusively on Riesling, producing wines ranging from dry to sweet, including Prädikat wines like Kabinett, Spätlese, and Auslese.
The winery's vineyards, particularly the Brauneberger Juffer and Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr, are renowned for their steep, slate-soil terrains, contributing to the wines' distinctive minerality and concentrated flavor profiles. These conditions are ideal for Riesling, helping to maintain acidity and allowing for full flavor development.
Fritz Haag's wines are celebrated for their precision, balance, and ability to age well, making them highly sought after among enthusiasts and collectors. The winery is also a member of the Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter (VDP), which underscores its commitment to quality wine production.
