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BLUE REVIEWS VALUE AND BY-THE-GLASS RECOMMENDATIONS 88 90 Lucky Chardonnay, California ($9) Silky, dense and creamy textured; rich and balanced with good structure and length. WHEELHOUSE WINE CELLARS Las Moras 2011 Reserve Chardonnay, San Juan, Argentina ($10) Silky and fresh with bright fruit, racy acidity and impressive depth; smooth, balanced and nervy with length and style; a remarkably good wine at any price. ACME WINE MOVERS 88 Albino Armani 2011 Pinot Grigio, Vigneto Corvara, Valdadige, Italy ($11) Smooth and creamy with minerals, tangy acidity and clean, balanced flavors. ACME WINE MOVERS 88 88 88 California ($12) Clean, smooth and ripe with lush, bright flavors; some ripe sweet notes nicely balanced with racy acidity. Mirassou 2011 Sauvignon Blanc, GALLO Central Valley, Chile ($12) Bright, racy and lush with tangy acidity and fresh flavors of fruit and minerals; balanced and seamless with good length and style. DREYFUS, ASHBY Goats do Roam 2011 Red, Western Cape, South Africa ($10) Smooth and toasted with bright raspberry and spice; this six-variety blend is balanced, fresh and seamless with lots of charm. VINEYARD BRANDS 54 / the tasting panel / october 2012 Miguel Torres 2012 Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Digna Reserve, Star 2011 Masters of Riesling SCHLOSS VOLLRADS, IN GERMANY'S RHEINGAU region, is one of the world's oldest wine estates, with a traceable history dating back to the early 13th century. Riesling is the only grape grown on the 200-acre property, and with 800 years of experience, Vollrads has truly per- fected this noble varietal. The estate is currently managed by Dr. Rowald Hepp, a charming fellow who is a Master of Wine. He has breathed new life into this historic property. The wines are among Germany's best. I recently tasted through several wines in the portfo- lio, ranging from the charming dry Qualitätswein to a highly impressive Spätlese. Here are my notes. 91 92 91 92 94 Schloss Vollrads 2011 Riesling QbA Dry, Rheingau ($20) Fresh, aromatic and juicy with tangy acidity and lovely mineral notes; bright, pure and smooth with citrus, peach and dry flavors; elegant and long. Schloss Vollrads 2011 Riesling QbA, Rheingau ($20) Pure and tangy with a small amount of sweetness to balance the bright acidity; tangy, fresh and racy with stunning fruit flavors and a long, focused finish; vibrant and gorgeous. Schloss Vollrads 2011 Riesling Kabinett Medium-Dry, Rheingau ($25) Fresh and dry with bright minerals and racy acidity; tangy, juicy and showing peach and nervy acidity; classic and pure. Schloss Vollrads 2011 Riesling Kabinett, Rheingau ($25) Smooth and juicy with mellow, fresh notes of pineapple, citrus and peach; floral, long and beautifully balanced. Schloss Vollrads 2011 Riesling Spätlese, Rheingau ($31) This wine fermented slowly for 14 weeks; the result is exquisite depth and complexity; sweet, floral and elegant with amazing notes of peach, raspberry, apple blossoms and honey; delicate, elegant and long. SCHLOSS VOLLRADS IS IMPORTED BY SCHMITT SÖHNE.