Dr. Konstantin Frank
Brut Finger Lakes Chardonnay Blend
Finger Lakes, New York, USA
Zippy lemon rind and pear. Pearlage is overbearing but taken alone - refreshing. Bravo 👏
Zippy lemon rind and pear. Pearlage is overbearing but taken alone - refreshing. Bravo 👏
Jun 25th, 2022
Peach, apricot, mandarin, dry- lemon zest.
Peach, apricot, mandarin, dry- lemon zest.
Dec 26th, 2020
Saw this recently in the store and it made me realize just how long it been since I’d had anything from the Finger Lakes, let alone a sparkling.
This 2013 is a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & Meunier and was disgorged in October of 2018.
The nose reveals; green & golden apple, pear, ripe pineapple, lemon, lime flesh, white peach, tropical melons, vanilla notes, cream soda, nougat, butterscotch notes, honeysuckle, saline, smooth, soft chalkiness, volcanic minerality, fruit blossoms, yellow florals & spring flowers with mixed greens.
Good mouthfeel, nice mousse with just the right amount of richness. Green & golden apple, just a touch of apple cider, slightly, bruised pear, ripe pineapple, lemon, lime flesh, white peach, tropical melons, vanilla notes, cream soda, nougat, butterscotch notes, understated white spice, honeysuckle, saline, smooth, soft chalkiness, gritty volcanic minerality, fruit blossoms, yellow florals & spring flowers with mixed greens. Nice acidy for sparkling. The finish is well balanced & smartly polished, sliding into penetrating, heated, white spice as it long sets.
Delicious sparking wine.
Dr, Konstantin Frank was the 1st to plant Vinifera vines in the Eastern United States. Vinifera vines are the only vines used to make quality wine.
Photos of; Dr. Konstantinos Frank Winery & tasting room. Signage for many visitors photos, Fred Frank in the barrel room & Sunset over their vines.
Saw this recently in the store and it made me realize just how long it been since I’d had anything from the Finger Lakes, let alone a sparkling.
This 2013 is a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & Meunier and was disgorged in October of 2018.
The nose reveals; green & golden apple, pear, ripe pineapple, lemon, lime flesh, white peach, tropical melons, vanilla notes, cream soda, nougat, butterscotch notes, honeysuckle, saline, smooth, soft chalkiness, volcanic minerality, fruit blossoms, yellow florals & spring flowers with mixed greens.
Good mouthfeel, nice mousse with just the right amount of richness. Green & golden apple, just a touch of apple cider, slightly, bruised pear, ripe pineapple, lemon, lime flesh, white peach, tropical melons, vanilla notes, cream soda, nougat, butterscotch notes, understated white spice, honeysuckle, saline, smooth, soft chalkiness, gritty volcanic minerality, fruit blossoms, yellow florals & spring flowers with mixed greens. Nice acidy for sparkling. The finish is well balanced & smartly polished, sliding into penetrating, heated, white spice as it long sets.
Delicious sparking wine.
Dr, Konstantin Frank was the 1st to plant Vinifera vines in the Eastern United States. Vinifera vines are the only vines used to make quality wine.
Photos of; Dr. Konstantinos Frank Winery & tasting room. Signage for many visitors photos, Fred Frank in the barrel room & Sunset over their vines.
2013 Vintage, disgorged March 2018. Delicious Brut sparkling w/PN, Chard and PM
2013 Vintage, disgorged March 2018. Delicious Brut sparkling w/PN, Chard and PM
Sep 6th, 2018
Vintage Brut Bubbly produced in the traditional method. Blend of traditional Champagne grapes (Chardonnay (50%), Pinot Noir (45%) and Meunièr (5%). Nice aromas of lemon custard, pears and pie dough. More green apple and lemon on the pallet. Hint of baked dough on the finish. Bubbles do dissipate quickly but still quite refreshing and well made. Thank You John P.
Vintage Brut Bubbly produced in the traditional method. Blend of traditional Champagne grapes (Chardonnay (50%), Pinot Noir (45%) and Meunièr (5%). Nice aromas of lemon custard, pears and pie dough. More green apple and lemon on the pallet. Hint of baked dough on the finish. Bubbles do dissipate quickly but still quite refreshing and well made. Thank You John P.
Nov 24th, 2022
Excellent. Dommage qu’on n’aie pas au Québec.
Excellent. Dommage qu’on n’aie pas au Québec.
Jan 19th, 2019
Dr. Konstantin Frank Brut sparkling made w/champaignese method. Extremely dry, minerally and crisp.
Dr. Konstantin Frank Brut sparkling made w/champaignese method. Extremely dry, minerally and crisp.
Aug 12th, 2018