Dr. Konstantin Frank 2006 Riesling
- Type:
White
- Winery:
Dr. Konstantin Frank
- Vintage:
2006
- Varietal:
Riesling
- Region:
- Vineyard:
Dr. Konstantin Frank
How Was It?
| Merchant | Locale | Volume | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Wines & Spirits | United States (New York) | 750mL | USD 19.99 | Buy Now |
| Central Avenue Wines | 750mL | USD 15.99 | Buy Now | |
About
Winemaker Notes: The 2006 Semi Dry Riesling, presenting a light golden hue, shows a fruitier less mineral character than the dry Riesling. The bouquet is dominated by ripe fruity aromas of melon, pear and pineapple. The mouthfeel is very pleasant with a good balance between the residual sugar and the acidic backbone typical of Riesling with a long finish. This Semi-dry Riesling is very enjoyable with spicy food or just on its own.
From the Producer
Dr. Konstantin Frank ignited the “Vinifera Revolution” a movement that forever changed the course of winegrowing in the Finger Lakes and the United States. Dr. Frank’s vision, knowledge and determination are credited with elevating the New York wine industry from a state of happy mediocrity to a level that today commands world attention.
A European immigrant, Dr. Frank and his family arrived in the United States in 1951. After a brief stay in New York City, Dr. Frank – a professor of plant sciences who held a Ph.D. in viticulture moved upstate to take a position at Cornell University’s Geneva Experiment Station. At Geneva Frank attempted to share with his colleagues his vision of growing Vitis Vinifera (European) grapes in the Finger Lakes. His efforts were met by skepticism fueled by a 300-year history of failure growing European varieties in the East, and hampered by a language barrier (Dr. Frank spoke six languages fluently, yet, not English).
