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Dr. Loosen Erdener Prälat Riesling Auslese vs Maximin Grünhaus Maximin Grünhäuser Herrenberg Riesling Superior

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Dr. Loosen Erdener Prälat Riesling Auslese
Mosel, Germany · Riesling
€85
The steal
Dead ringer
Maximin Grünhaus Maximin Grünhäuser Herrenberg Riesling Superior
Mosel, Germany · Riesling
€32 save €53

Tale of the taste

Dr. Loosen Erdener Prälat Riesling Auslese Maximin Grünhaus Maximin Grünhäuser Herrenberg Riesling Superior
Body 6 vs 6 · same
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 9 vs 9 · same
Sweetness 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 9 vs 10 · +1 on the steal

Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.

Why it’s a dupe

Same Riesling at heartSame Mosel postcodeSame fresh backboneAbout 38% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €32 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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