Loosen’s 2004 Erdener Treppchen Riesling trocken – from a portion of Treppchen immediately adjacent to Pralat – displays brighter, more focused, and more expressive aroma and fruit than his dry Riesling from the Wurzgarten. Fennel, sassafras, and wet stone aromas are followed by flavors of citrus mingled with herb and wet stone, culminating in an impressively clear, pure, long finish of subtle fruits and minerals. Importer: Loosen Brothers, Portland, OR; tel. (510) 864-7255