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The Saratoga Wine Exchange |
is pleased to offer selections of |
Dr. Konstantin Frank Wine |
New York
Wines, Finger Lakes |
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| About
Dr. Konstantin
Frank Winery
& Vineyards
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Visit
the
Finger
Lakes
winery
founded
by the
legendary
Dr.
Konstantin
Frank,
pioneer
grower
of European
wine
grape
varieties
in the
eastern
United
States,
on Keuka
Lake
in New
York
State.
Founded
in 1962,
Vinifera
Wine
Cellars
was
the
first
Finger
Lakes
winery
to produce
truly
world-class
wines.
They
include:
Johannisberg
Riesling-Dry
and
Semi-Dry,
Cabernet
Sauvignon,
Pinot
Noir,
Rkatsiteli,
Fleur
de Pinot
Noir,
Chardonnay
and
others.
To this
day,
Vinifera
Wine
Cellars
- now
in the
capable
hands
of Dr.
Frank's
son,
Willy
and
grandson
Fred
- is
regarded
as a
pillar
of the
area's
fine
wine
industry.
Its
sister
winery,
Chateau
Frank,
is dedicated
to producing
outstanding
sparkling
wines.
Chateau
Frank's
flagship
Brut
Champagne
has
received
countless
accolades
and
has
caught
the
attention
of wine
experts
from
coast
to coast.
Salmon
Run
Meritage
This
classic
blend
of red
Bordeaux
varieties
– Cabernet
Sauvignon,
Cabernet
Franc
and
Merlot
– extends
the
range
of the
Salmon
Run
into
carefully
crafted,
age-worthy
red
wines.
Barrel
aged
in mostly
French
oak
barrels
for
a year,
this
blend
offers
both
uncommon
complexity
and
value.
With
its
exquisite
balance,
soft
tannins
and
smooth
finish,
this
wine
is certain
to appeal
to even
discerning
wine
lovers.
Composition:
20%
Cabernet
Sauvignon,
26%
Cabernet
Franc,
54%
Merlot
Dr
Konstantin
Frank
Chardonnay
The
2003
bottling
presents
the
green
gold
hue
typical
of cool-climate
Chardonnay.
The
floral
and
fruity
bouquet
of this
wine
with
mineral
and
toasty
elements
is in
harmony
with
this
style
of Chardonnay.
The
aromas
of peach,
quince
and
melon
on the
nose
give
way
to a
supple
texture
with
great
fruit
concentration,
vibrant
acidity
and
a long
finish.
This
wine
will
continue
to develop
layers
of nuances
for
years
to come.
This
Chardonnay
exemplifies
the
food
friendly
style
that
we strive
for
at Dr.
Frank's
with
good
acidity,
integrated
and
not
overwhelming
oak,
moderate
alcohol
and
a wine
not
dominated
by the
malolactic
character.
Salmon
Run
Pinot
Noir
Reflecting
both
its
origins
and
vintages,
this
wine
shows
very
good
Pinot
Noir
character
with
vibrant
raspberry
and
cherry
fruit,
soft
tannins,
lively
acidity
and
a long,
clean
finish.
This
Pinot
Noir
shows
the
potential
that
Pinot
Noir
holds
in the
Finger
Lakes
region.
A very
versatile
wine,
this
Pinot
Noir
can
both
be paired
with
duck
breast
and
other
game
dishes
and
with
more
delicate
fish
or poultry
dishes.
This
wine
has
repeatedly
shown
particular
high
levels
of resveratrol
with
all
of the
associated
health
benefits.
Dr
Konstantin
Frank
Cabernet
Franc
The
2003
Cabernet
Franc
with
its
deep
Ruby
color
shows
how
a full
-bodied
wine
can
be made
from
this
variety
grown
on clay
soils
and
in good
vintages.
It presents
the
combination
of fruity
and
earthy
aromas
found
in great
wines
made
from
this
variety
with
cherry,
plum,
blackberry
fruit
along
with
the
spicy,
tobacco
and
earthy
tones.
On the
palate
this
wine
displays
great
ripeness
with
soft
tannins,
layers
of fruit
and
a long,
pleasant
finish.
While
this
wine
is already
tempting,
it will
certainly
improve
with
extended
cellar
aging.
Salmon
Run
Coho
Red
Salmon
Run
Coho
Red
is exquisitely
balanced
to present
an easy
to drink,
slightly
fruity
off-dry
taste.
Very
popular,
this
vibrantly
refreshing
red
wine
is skillfully
blended
by our
winemakers
to produce
a proprietary
blend
from
classic
vinifera
grapes.
Flavors
of raspberries
and
cherries
are
wrapped
in a
soft
full-bodied
style
making
this
an ideal
everyday
wine
Salmon
Run
Johannisberg
Riesling
This
Riesling
displays
all
the
characteristics
that
have
made
the
reputation
of the
Finger
Lakes
Riesling:
mineral
character,
steely
acidic
backbone,
floral
elements
and
pear/apple
notes.
The
finish
is left
off-dry
to make
this
a wine
that
can
easily
be paired
with
food
at the
table
and
also
enjoyed
on its
own.
Awards:
2005
Long
Beach
Grand
Cru,
American
Wine
Society
Competition
(2004),
New
York
Wine
&
Food
Classic
Chateau
Frank
Blanc
de Blancs
Presenting
typical
complexity
and
delicate
flavors,
this
wine
exemplifies
the
traditional
Blanc
de Blancs
style.
A crisp
acidity
accompanied
by citrus,
floral
and
hazelnut
aromas
makes
this
medium-bodied
Champagne
very
pleasant.
Extended
lees
aging
gives
it noticeable
yeast
autolysis
character
with
notes
of toast
and
beeswax.
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