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Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Riesling, Finger Lakes - 2023

Name: Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Riesling, Finger Lakes
Brand: Dr. Konstantin Frank
SKU: 63123
Price: 16.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 63123 750 mL

Riesling does very well in the Finger Lakes, and this bottle is no exception. It boasts a beautiful nose of honey and peaches, followed by pear, lemon, and minerality on the palate. Fruit and acidity are in balance, and the finish is silky-smooth.

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Color

White

Vintage

2023

Country

USA

Region

New York

Sub-Region

Finger Lakes

Producer

Dr. Konstantin Frank

Grape Variety

Riesling

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Staff Pick Notes

Times are tough. You deserve a glass of Riesling. And you shouldn’t have to pay German or (heaven forbid!) Austrian prices for it, either. Let me let you in on a little secret: New York wines are really, really good! New York wineries are quietly making elegant, balanced wines that can compete with their old-world counterparts at a much more affordable price. Take Dr. Frank’s Riesling home for a swirl and see what I mean: aromatically complex with both floral and orchard fruit notes, a bit of lees adding weight and character and a clean, dry finish with a lingering mineral note.

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Glossary

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