| Vintage: | 2008 |
| Wine Type: | White Wine |
| Varietal: | Rkatsiteli |
| Appellation: | Finger Lakes |
| Acid: | .68g/100ml |
| PH: | 3.38 |
| Residual Sugar: | .76 |
| Alcohol %: | 11.1 |
The Rkatsiteli shows its characteristic fruity complexity resulting from early bottling. Along with the intense fruit are the typical spicy notes as well as pineapple and mango notes. The wine is presented in a dry version with the crisp acidity, the residual sugar and the tremendous fruit providing a very pleasant balance. The Rkatsiteli remains one of Dr. Frank’s greatest achievements in the Finger Lakes.
By Vintage:
2008 - San Diego International Wine Competition: Gold
2007 - Best of Appellation: Double Gold
2007 - Amenti del Vino Competition: Double Gold
2006 - New York State Fair Wine Competition: DOUBLE GOLD
2006 - Beverage Testing Institute: GOLD
2006 - Riverside International Wine Competition: GOLD
2006 - Tasters Guild Wine Competition: GOLD
2006 - Pacific Rim International Wine Competition: GOLD
2006 - Dallas Morning News Wine Competition: GOLD
2006 - Indy International Wine Competition: GOLD
2006 - Lone Star International Wine Competition: GRAND STAR "BEST OF SHOW", GOLD
2006 - Big E Wine Competition: DOUBLE GOLD
2006 - International Eastern Wine: GOLD
2006 - Tasters Guild International: GOLD
2006 - Pacific Rim International Wine Competition: GOLD, BEST OF CLASS
2006 - New World International Wine Competition: GOLD, BEST OF CLASS
2006 - Jefferson Cup Invitational: GOLD
2005 - Great Lakes Great Wine Competition: GOLD
2005 - San Francisco Wine Competition: DOUBLE GOLD
2004 - Great Lakes Great Wine Competition: DOULBE GOLD
2004 - International Eastern Wine Competition: GOLD
2004 - New York Wine & Food Classic: GOLD
2003 - Great Lakes Wine Competition: DOUBLE GOLD
2003 - Long Beach Grand Cru Wine Competition: GOLD
2003 - New York Wine & Food Classic: GOLD
2003 - Pacific Rim International Wine Competition: DOUBLE GOLD
2003 - San Francisco International Wine Competition: DOUBLE GOLD
2002 - Riverside International Wine Competition: CHAIRMAN'S AWARD, GOLD
2002 - Los Angeles County Fair: BEST IN CLASS, GOLD
2002 - International Eastern Wine Competition: DOUBLE GOLD
2002 - Long Beach Grand Cru: BEST OF CLASS, GOLD
2000 - Wines of Americas Competition: GOLD
2000 - Long Beach Grand Cru: GOLD
1999 - Pacific Rim International, San Bernardino, CA: GOLD
1999 - Riverside International Wine Competition, CA: GOLD & CHAIRMAN'S AWARD
1999 - New York State Fair Wine Competition: GOLD
1999 - Wines of Americas Competition, CA: GOLD
1998 - Tasters Guild International: GOLD
1985 - Empire State Wine Classic: GOLD
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