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Why U.S. Winemakers Are Taking a Chance on Obscure Grape Varieties
Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery in the Finger Lakes region of New York is a champion for Saperavi and Rkatsiteli, two grapes barely known outside of Georgia until recently.
September 14, 2022
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Dr Frank Wines Now in Ireland
Until recently, however, as one importer has taken a risk and imported the Dr Konstantin Frank range – thank you David Whelehan of Whelehan Wines.
September 6, 2022
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THE WINE RANGER: Finger Lakes Wine Grapes 101 — Pinot Noir
Two of my favorite pinot producers are Hearts and Hands Winery in Union Springs and Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery in Hammondsport.
August 8, 2022
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Wine Enthusiast – 10 American Sparkling Wines We Love
Dr. Konstantin Frank 2017 Blanc de Noirs Méthode Champenoise (Finger Lakes); $40. 91 Points. Made entirely from Pinot Noir, this traditional-method sparkler boasts crisp, refreshing aromas of white cherry, slate and spring blossom…
June 23, 2022
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April 28, 2022
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A Visit Rooted in Family History
60 years ago, our founder Dr. Konstantin Frank opened his home to visiting guests interested in discovering the first vinifera wines of the Finger Lakes.
April 4, 2022
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Dr. Konstantin Frank Wines Make At-Home Date Nights More Flavorful
Modern couples are looking for ways to make at-home dates feel like a night out at their favorite restaurant or wine bar. Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery offers a wide range of options that couples can enjoy with food pairings or on their own.
February 2, 2022
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What is Méthode Champenoise?
You probably know that Champagne is a wine region in France, famous for making the best sparkling wines in the world. But are all Champagnes from France? And what is the meaning of the term “Méthode Champenoise,” found in so many sparkling wine labels from around the world?
December 6, 2021
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Decanter: New York State Sparkling wines to try
95 Points on the 2017 Blanc de Blanc, 92 Points on the 2017 Brut, and 91 Points on the 2017 Blanc de Noirs from Charles Curtis MW.
November 23, 2021
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GREAT VALUE WINES: 7 FINGER LAKES RIESLINGS FOR UNDER $40
After World War II, there was a growing interest in drier, European-style wines in the United States, but no such grapes were grown in the Finger Lakes until Dr. Konstantin Frank, a Ukrainian viticulturist, relocated to Cornell University’s Geneva Experiment Station in 1953 and began planting European varieties. Dr. Frank had written his PhD thesis on cold-climate growing techniques of Vitis vinifera and ultimately proved that common grapes could be grown in the region with proper grafting and care.
November 11, 2021