Our passion for fine Rieslings of, in particular, the Mosel, Saar and Ruwer valleys remains undiminished. The combination of luscious ripe fruit tempered by zingy acidity and tooth-tingling minerality are a unique delight in the world of fine wine. O.W. Loeb was first established in Trier in 1874 and we count the Prüms and the von Schuberts amongst our longest standing continuous suppliers -Prüm since they were established in 1911 and von Schubert over a century. We are proud that our long association with this corner of Germany has permitted us to be voted the UK German Wine Merchant of the Year three times.

Glossary of German terms

Prädikatswein (formerly Qualitatswein mit Prädikat-QmP) - a superior quality wine which is classified, among other criteria, on the ripeness of the grape.

Kabinett- The lightest style of the quality wines. Fully ripened.

Spätlese - 'Late pick' this refers to grapes harvested after the normal harvest. The later harvest allows the grapes to ripen and dry out slightly which increases intensity of flavour. However, can be dry, medium-dry or sweeter.

Auslese - 'Select pick' refers to the select harvest of very ripe bunches sometimes affected by 'Noble rot'.

Beerenauslese (BA) 'Select berry pick'- harvest ofindividually selected overripe grapes usually affected with noble rot. Producing remarkably rich, sweet wines.

Eiswein 'Ice wine' -From grapes of at least Beerenauslese intensity which freeze on the vine. The frozen grapes are harvested and pressed to create unique wines of incredible intensity.

Trockenbeerenauslese (TBA)'select dry berry pick' - harvest of individually selected berries which are overripe and dried up on the vine almost to raisins. Rich, luscious and unique wines.

Grosser ring VDP wine auction

Wine auction held every September in Trier in which the creme de la creme of Mosel wines are auctioned after being approved by a tasting panel.