Dr. Loosen
Erdener Prälat Riesling Auslese
Erdener Prälat
2002
Vintage
Varietal
Riesling
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2007-2041), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2041, with a drinking horizon to 2052.
The ‘02 Erdener Prälat Riesling Auslese.
Dr. Loosen Erdener Prälat Riesling Auslese 2002 is from Germany.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Dr. Loosen Erdener Prälat Riesling Auslese 2002 has a full body and fresh acidity.
The 2002 vintage
Dr. Loosen's 2002 Erdener Prälat Riesling Auslese comes from Germany.
About Dr. Loosen
Dr. Loosen's Erdener Prälat Riesling Auslese comes from Germany.
From the cellar: pair with
Fruit-based desserts with honey glaze
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Baked apple tart with cinnamon cream
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Poached pear with vanilla bean custard
The pairing also suits the wine's full body.
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Frequently Asked
What is Dr. Loosen Erdener Prälat Riesling Auslese 2002?
Dr. Loosen Erdener Prälat Riesling Auslese 2002 is from Germany.
What does Dr. Loosen Erdener Prälat Riesling Auslese 2002 taste like?
Dr. Loosen Erdener Prälat Riesling Auslese 2002 has a full body and fresh acidity.
When should Dr. Loosen Erdener Prälat Riesling Auslese 2002 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2005-2052. Within that arc, the peak window is 2007-2041. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Dr. Loosen Erdener Prälat Riesling Auslese 2002?
Pair this wine with Fruit-based desserts with honey glaze; Baked apple tart with cinnamon cream; or Poached pear with vanilla bean custard.