
12/06/2025
“It wasn’t my intention to be a winemaker… after leaving Geisenheim (Germany’s top wine college) in 1981, I went to study archaeology.”– Ernst Loosen .loosen, Decanter Man of the Year 2005
But life had other plans. When his father became seriously ill in the mid-1980s, Ernst returned home — and the journey began.
From those early days, he transformed his family estate into one of the world’s most respected names in Riesling. Known for his bold ideas, he even crossed continents to collaborate with top winemakers — always championing expressive, slate-driven wines that reflect their origin.
✨ Want to understand his winemaking philosophy? The best way is to taste how he speaks through the wine.
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📷: Decanter Interview: https://www.decanter.com/features/ernst-loosen-interview-decanter-man-of-the-year-247981/