NV Dr Loosen Sekt Sparkling Riesling, GermanyThe Dr. Loosen estate has been in the same family for over 200 years. When Ernst Loosen (pronounced "loh zen") assumed ownership in 1988, he realized that with ungrafted vines averaging more than 60 years old in some of Germany's best rated vineyards, he had the raw materials to create stunningly intense, world class wines. To achieve this, Ernst dramatically reduced crop size and stopped all chemical fertilization, preferring only moderate use of

result of tradition and innovation

" We love this producer because they incorporate organic practices and show a hint of Burgundian style in their wines

Château Yvonne is a small

Winemaker Jochen Beurer is an ex-European BMX champion turned biodyanmic-farmer

The wine is aged for 18 months in 50% new French oak

iron-laden soils of grainy decomposed granite

This second and much colder settling eliminates any wild yeasts and additional heavy elements without the use of enzymes

well supported by subtle almond sensations

This extreme hang time lends grace

He also turned to gentler cellar practices that would allow the wines to develop their full potential with a minimum of handling and technological meddling

Winemaker Christian Leperchois follows through with spontaneous fermentation initiated by native yeasts in neutral vats

Pure red berries and sultry floral qualities are anything but shy