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Maximin Grünhaus Maximin Grünhäuser Abtsberg Riesling Spätlese vs Dr. Loosen Riesling Kabinett Erdener Treppchen

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Maximin Grünhaus Maximin Grünhäuser Abtsberg Riesling Spätlese
Mosel, Germany · Riesling
€42
The steal
Dead ringer
Dr. Loosen Riesling Kabinett Erdener Treppchen
Mosel, Germany · Riesling
€16 save €26

Tale of the taste

Maximin Grünhaus Maximin Grünhäuser Abtsberg Riesling Spätlese Dr. Loosen Riesling Kabinett Erdener Treppchen
Body 6 vs 6 · same
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 9 vs 9 · same
Sweetness 6 vs 4 · 2 less on the steal
Fruit 10 vs 10 · same

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 orchard-fruit biteAbout 38% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €16 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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