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Schmelz 2007 Dürnsteiner Freiheit Smaragd Riesling (Wachau)

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Price $42

Gorgeous peach and apricot flavors give this round wine great richness, an almost tropical fruit character. But it never loses sight of its terroir, a steely edge coming through, with vibrant acidity and a final spice and berry fruit finish. Age for 4–5 years. Imported by Blue Danube Wine Co. — R.V. (10/1/2009)

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Schmelz 2007 Pichl Point Smaragd Grüner Veltliner (Wachau)

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Price $38

Johann Schmelz has produced a voluptuous wine, full of ripe fruits and a velvet texture. Of course, the acidity is there, giving the wine a crisp edge, but it is the rich structure and flavors of apricots, red apples and spice that blend together in a harmonious, balanced whole. Imported by Blue Danube Wine Co. — R.V. (10/1/2009)

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Schmelz 2007 Steinriegl Smaragd Riesling (Wachau)

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Price $44

A seriously ageworthy wine that has a crystal clarity, a sharp texture that then opens out with inviting green plum and apricot flavors. It remains intensely fresh, but richness develops under the taut minerality. Keep for many years. Imported by Blue Danube Wine Co. — R.V. (10/1/2009)

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Schmelz 2008 Dürnsteiner Freiheit Smaragd Riesling (Wachau)

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Price $56

Crisp, steely, deliciously perfumed wine. It shows a tight mineral character balanced by the fresh white currant and grapefruit flavors. The acidity and structure are important, promising good aging. — R.V. (10/1/2010)

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Schmelz 2007 Höhereck Smaragd Grüner Veltliner (Wachau)

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The Höhereck vineyard is close to Dürnstein castle, where the English king Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned in the 12th century. This Smaragd, richly endowed with yellow fruits, fennel and delicious acidity, is keen to escape from the glass, bringing a waft of hedgerow flowers and a final layer of spice. Imported by Blue Danube Wine Co. — R.V. (10/1/2009)

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Schmelz 2008 Höhereck Smaragd Grüner Veltliner (Wachau)

Price $48

Brilliant, fresh wine, crisp and showing rich fruit that bursts out of the glass. It has fresh-cut grass aromas, green fruits, a hint of pepper and the brightest acidity. — R.V. (10/1/2010)

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Schmelz 2008 Pichl Point Smaragd Grüner Veltliner (Wachau)

Price $44

Rounded, creamy style, flavors of spice, pear juice, green herbs and uplifting acidity. There is a taut mineral structure that gives the wine bite along with final acidity. — R.V. (10/1/2010)

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Schmelz 2007 Pichl Point Federspiel Grüner Veltliner (Wachau)

Price $19

A delicious, crisp wine, with depth of flavor and the lightest touch of spice. It has a lively, crisp, mineral texture, the acidity going right through the green plum and gooseberry flavors. There is a great waft of fresh fruit on the finish. Screwcap. Imported by Blue Danube Wine Co. — R.V. (10/1/2009)

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