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Dr Konstantin Frank Dry Riesling 2024 750ml
🇺🇸 Pale straw with brilliant clarity. The nose is profoundly aromatic: vibrant lime
Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Riesling — Finger Lakes, New York 2024 750ml
Dr. Konstantin Frank is the founding father of vinifera winemaking in the Finger Lakes — a Ukrainian-born viticulturist who arrived in New York in 1951 and proved, against all skepticism, that great European varieties could thrive in the cold climate of upstate New York. His winery, established in 1962, remains the...Show More >
Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Riesling — Finger Lakes, New York 2024 750ml
Dr. Konstantin Frank is the founding father of vinifera winemaking in the Finger Lakes — a Ukrainian-born viticulturist who arrived in New York in 1951 and proved, against all skepticism, that great European varieties could thrive in the cold climate of upstate New York. His winery, established in 1962, remains the benchmark for the region, and the Dry Riesling is its flagship: a wine made from estate vines dating back to 1958, blended from a mosaic of sites across their Keuka Lake estate. The 2024 vintage is a true reflection of the season — structured, expressive, and unmistakably Finger Lakes.
Pale straw with brilliant clarity. The nose is profoundly aromatic: vibrant lime, stone fruit, ripe melon, white flowers, and citrus zest. On the palate, a dynamic interplay of apricot, nectarine, and distinct stoniness is supported by a backbone of bright, mouthwatering acidity. Despite its brisk freshness, the wine offers a rich texture and a lingering, elegant finish that speaks to the pedigree of site and the timeless character of this estate.
- Producer: Dr. Konstantin Frank, Hammondsport, Finger Lakes, New York
- Vintage: 2024
- Appellation: Finger Lakes
- Varietal: 100% Riesling
- Vines: Estate vines planted 1958
- Style: Dry Aromatic White
- Closure: Screwcap
- Size: 750ml
- Tasting Notes: Lime, stone fruit, melon, apricot, nectarine, white flowers, citrus zest, slate minerality, elegant finish
- Cellar Potential: Drink now or cellar 5–10 years
- Best Paired With: Oysters, grilled fish, sushi, spicy Thai, roast pork, soft cheeses
The wine that put the Finger Lakes on the world map — Dr. Frank’s Dry Riesling is American fine wine at its most historic and most delicious.
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Wine Information:
Country: United States
Region: New York
Sub-Region:
Appellation: Finger Lakes
Variety:
Type: Whites
Size: 750ml
Choose when time is of the essence
Dr. Konstantin Frank's classic dry style of Riesling made from vines dating back to 1958 from both their estate vineyard sites.
Delicate and elegant, harmonizing lime zest, granny smith apples, and mineral stoniness from the Keuka vineyards with fresh citrus and nectarine from the Seneca vineyards. The zingy freshness brings energy, brightness, and persistence.
This Dry Riesling with elevated acidity pairs best with soft goat cheeses, simply prepared chicken or pork dishes sauteed or grilled, lightly prepared white fishes, salmon, or scallops, and greens salads.
92 Points James Suckling: I love the apple blossom and white peach aromas of this racy and very focused dry riesling that is only medium-bodied (12% alcohol), but it is beautifully balanced with a long crisp wet stone finish. The best vintage of this Finger Lakes stalwart in quite a few years! Drink or hold.
91 Points Wine & Spirits Magazine:
Scents of lemon and passion fruit have a mildly petrol-like overtone here. The flavors are bright and herbal, fiercely dry, with a mineral grip that's hunger-inducing for prawns.
