Dr. Konstantin Frank’s Vinifera Wine Cellars

Dr. Konstantin Frank ignited the “Vinifera Revolution” a movement that forever changed the course of wine growing in the Finger Lakes and the United States. Dr. Frank believed from his years in the Ukraine that the lack of proper rootstock, not the cold climate, was the reason for the failure of Vitis Vinifera vines in the Finger Lakes region. In 1962, merely a decade after arriving in America, Dr. Frank founded Vinifera Wine Cellars.

The family owned winery continued on its path of excellence when Konstantin’s son Willy Frank took over the winery and created Chateau Frank, a sister winery that creates exquisite sparkling wine.

Dr. Frank’s grandsons, President Fred Frank and Vineyard Manager Eric Volz, currently run the winery. Under their supervision the winery has expanded production and is winning more gold medals than every before.

Dr. Frank’s tasting room is open year round.

2007 Dr. Konstantin Frank Riesling, Dry

Style: Dry
Type: Table
Region/Appellation: Finger Lakes

The 2007 Dry Riesling presents with a green gold hue. It displays the qualities of a typical Dr. Frank's Riesling, with crisp acidity, pronounced mineral character and layers of mango, citrus and pear blossoms in the nose. This full-bodied taste balances with distinctive mineral character produced by the slate terrior of the estate vineyards. Serve with lobster, shellfish and pork dishes. Age this wine for five to ten years.

2008 Dr. Konstantin Frank Riesling, Semi Dry

Style: Med-Dry
Type: Table
Region/Appellation: Finger Lakes

The 2008 Semi Dry Riesling, presents with a light golden hue. Its' nose shows ripe fruity aromas of honey, tropical fruits, pineapple and pear. A soft honey mouth feel with fragile fruity characters finishing on a shadow of minerality. Serve with light spicy foods, desert or as a light spring wine.