Ernst Loosen's estate holds parcels of ungrafted old vines in many of the Mittelmosel's grand crus, from Wehlener Sonnenuhr to Erdener Pralat and the Bernkasteler Lay. A leading global ambassador for Mosel Riesling.
Tasting: Wine tastings and cellar-door sales Monday to Saturday 10:00 to 17:00 by appointment at St. Johannishof.
A Bernkastel estate with holdings in the Bernkasteler alte Badstube am Doctorberg, Wehlener Sonnenuhr and Urziger Wurzgarten, plus the linked Peter Nicolay label. Classic fruity-style Mosel Riesling.
Tasting: Tastings and sales at the Bernkastel-Kues estate; visits by arrangement.
One of two Thanisch estates with historic parcels in the Bernkasteler Doctor, based in the Andel district of Bernkastel-Kues. Over 375 years of family winegrowing and classic Mosel Riesling.
Tasting: Open Monday to Friday 10:00 to 17:00 and Saturday 11:00 to 16:00, or by appointment, in Andel.
Guided tour through medieval Bernkastel and the surrounding vineyards, finished with a glass of Mosel wine. Booked through the Mosel-Gaeste-Zentrum tourist information on the Gestade promenade.
One of the largest wine festivals on the entire Mosel, held around the first Sunday in September with a wine route, the Mosella crowning, a parade and fireworks.
Tip: Accommodation in Bernkastel sells out months ahead; stay in a neighbouring village and walk in along the riverside promenade.
Family wine estate and guesthouse on a private vineyard in the centre of Bernkastel-Kues, five generations into Mosel winemaking. Rooms and apartments with a terrace wine bar pouring the house wines.
The list: Estate Mosel wines served at the terrace wine bar; cellar visits and tastings
Dr. Loosen's Rieslings are vegan-friendly, with no animal products and bentonite-clay fining where needed, one of the most widely available vegan Mosel ranges.
Tip: The entry Dr. L and the estate Rieslings are all vegan-friendly, an easy, affordable choice for plant-based drinkers exploring the Mosel.