2018 Appassionata Riesling "GG", Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
ABOUT THIS WINE
The âGGâ (Grosses Gewächs) designation here is more than symbolicâit reflects a deep respect for the dry Rieslings of Germanyâs great vineyard sites. Crafted by Dr. Loosenâs Ernst Loosen in collaboration with Oregonâs J. Christopher Winery, the 2018 vintage comes from the La Bohème Vineyard in the Chehalem Mountains AVA. High elevation and volcanic soils offer both intensity and clarity, with extended lees contact in large oak casks adding depth and texture. Fermentation is spontaneous, and the wine is aged for several years before release, emphasizing its cellar potential. With a bone-dry profile and electric structure, it pairs beautifully with pork, smoked trout, or spiced Asian dishes.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
Appassionata is the pinnacle project of Ernst Loosen in Oregon, where his passion for Riesling meets New World terroir. Founded under the philosophy that great wines require both time and patience, the estate produces wines that are released only after extensive aging. Loosen applies the same principles that have guided his work in the Moselâbiodiversity in the vineyard, native yeast fermentation, and long agingâto Oregonâs unique volcanic and marine soils. The focus is on purity, site expression, and longevity. With Appassionata, Riesling is reimagined for Oregonânot as a curiosity, but as a serious, cellar-worthy white with deep European roots and a Pacific Northwest soul.
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ABOUT THIS WINE
The âGGâ (Grosses Gewächs) designation here is more than symbolicâit reflects a deep respect for the dry Rieslings of Germanyâs great vineyard sites. Crafted by Dr. Loosenâs Ernst Loosen in collaboration with Oregonâs J. Christopher Winery, the 2018 vintage comes from the La Bohème Vineyard in the Chehalem Mountains AVA. High elevation and volcanic soils offer both intensity and clarity, with extended lees contact in large oak casks adding depth and texture. Fermentation is spontaneous, and the wine is aged for several years before release, emphasizing its cellar potential. With a bone-dry profile and electric structure, it pairs beautifully with pork, smoked trout, or spiced Asian dishes.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
Appassionata is the pinnacle project of Ernst Loosen in Oregon, where his passion for Riesling meets New World terroir. Founded under the philosophy that great wines require both time and patience, the estate produces wines that are released only after extensive aging. Loosen applies the same principles that have guided his work in the Moselâbiodiversity in the vineyard, native yeast fermentation, and long agingâto Oregonâs unique volcanic and marine soils. The focus is on purity, site expression, and longevity. With Appassionata, Riesling is reimagined for Oregonânot as a curiosity, but as a serious, cellar-worthy white with deep European roots and a Pacific Northwest soul.
