Winery - Dr. Konstantin Frank
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Strong floral and fruit aromas of apple, pear and apricot, followed by crisp and minerally flavors, typify this Riesling. The wine could use a touch more dimension but the clean, dry flavors will pair very nicely with various dishes—primarily seafood and poultry. There’s also a nice spicy spin on the finish that adds to the appeal.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Ripe fruit balanced with a zingy backbone make this semi-dry Riesling from Dr. Frank an overall winner for varied palates. Melon, pear and a hint of exotic floral flavors set the wine aside from standard whites of this type, and its structure—balanced and substantial without being heavy—further recommend it. Chilled and in an elegant glass, this is a fun and affordable wine with character.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A lemony, mineral-like opening leads to a spicy, viscous mid-palate that supports melon, pear and apple notes. The finish is moderate in length.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This wine is no bargain, especially when you go searching for ripe Cab fruit and come up empty. The nose is like cherry jello, while the flavors run toward underripe plum and apple skin. And the finish, despite some fleshy roundness, is also overtly tannic. —M.S.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Frank rarely misses a mark and this wine is another example of the poised flavors one expects from this winery. The aromas are fresh but subtle, with a delicate spin of toasted oak. The wine offers a restrained and sophisticated profile that balances depth with a clean, measured use of oak.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Fresh on the nose with a vibrant apple and lychee perfume, this deliciously off-dry Gewürztraminer balances the variety’s characteristic rose water and lychee fruit flavors with a hint of black tea and fragrant potpourri. Soft and luscious, it’s a full-bodied, decadent wine.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
There’s something wonderfully intriguing about Dr. Konstantin Frank’s Rkatsiteli, an ancient Georgian grape variety that pays homage to the original Dr. Frank’s European roots. Fragrant with fresh apples, sweet figs and a subdued paraffin note, it’s a light profile wine, but with a uniquely luscious mouthfeel. Well balanced with a clean minerality and bright, sour tangerine acidity, there’s a touch of salinity in the finish that makes it a fabulous companion to seafood.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Another top pick from Finger Lakes legend, Dr. Konstantin Frank, this luscious honey-laced Riesling is fragrant with yellow freesias and ripe, juicy stonefruit. Off-dry in style with a spicy, orange rind-infused palate, bright acidity carries through on a long finish that ends on a sultry, astringent, black tea note.
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