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Schloss Vollrads Sekt Extra Brut

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 Not too long ago I was taken by a friend of mine to the magnificent Schloss Vollrads in Rheingau. If you have had the opportunity to visit it, I think it is not hard to imagine that I have directly fallen in love with it. If you haven't had the opportunity to visit it, I recommend you a quick look at this video . A couple of days later, while reading Hugh Johnson 's The Story of Wine I have come across a reference to the same Schloss Vollrads as being one of the oldest settlements in the Rheingau region producing wine. When coming across this reference, I thought it was more than enough of a sign to open this bottle in a feeble attempt to relive the incredible sensations that invaded me after having been in such an amazing place.  In fact, when I was there I have tried the Brut while standing in the yard continuously admiring the set of medieval buildings.  Having particularly appreciated it, I have decided to buy the Extra Brut. Being a huge fan of Riesling I wanted to...