Dr. Konstantin Frank Semi-Dry Riesling 2023 (750ml)

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Producer	Dr. Konstantin Frank
Country	United States
Region	New York
Subregion	Finger Lakes
Varietal	Riesling
Vintage	2023
Sku	11715
Size	750ml

 

A Black Sea German moved to New York and revolutionized cold climate winemaking.

The founder of the winery, Dr. Konstantin Frank, was a Black Sea German from a family that settled in the Odessa region of the Tsarist Russian Empire. His family was part of a large wave of Germans invited to Russia in the 18th century to cultivate the land and who lived in a German enclave in the area. After surviving the Russian Revolution and World Wars, he immigrated to New York in 1951, where he established his winery, Vinifera Wine Cellars, and introduced European vinifera grapes to the Finger Lakes region. 

In the Finger Lakes, he successfully established the first European vinifera grape varieties in the United States, leading to the "Vinifera Revolution" and transforming the region's wine industry. 

Riesling was first brought to the Finger Lakes by our founder. Those original vines dating back to 1958 are still in production. Riesling blocks on our Keuka vineyard were planted in 1958, 1962, 1968, 1976, 1999, 2006, and 2012 with various clones (88, 90, 11, 318, 239, 49, 110, 38). Soils here are shallow, shale-based which add minerality, acidity, and elegance. Riesling was planted in 2007, 2008, 2010, and 2012 on our Seneca estate vineyard with 90 and 356 clones. Temperatures here are a few degrees warmer than Keuka thus providing riper fruit notes. Soils on Seneca are characterized by deep honeoye silt loam. 

The Dr. Konstantin Frank Semi-Dry Riesling presents itself with an elegant bouquet that is both inviting and refined. On the nose, delicate aromas of acacia flowers intermingle with hints of green apple and lime, creating a fresh and vibrant profile. The palate reveals a subtle yet distinct mineral character, enhancing the wine's complexity. Slightly sweet notes provide a balanced contrast to the lively acidity, leading to a smooth finish that lingers pleasantly. This Riesling's harmonious blend of flavors and textures makes it a delightful choice for any occasion.

The Dr. Konstantin Frank Semi-Dry Riesling pairs beautifully with a variety of dishes. The wine's acidity and subtle sweetness complements scallops, shrimp, or crab. Pair with soft, creamy cheeses like Brie or Camembert, or tangy goat cheese. Fresh salads with a citrus vinaigrette and green fruits. The slight sweetness complements spicy Middle Eastern, Moroccan, Thai, and Asian cuisines.