Finger Lakes

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’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.
Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery is the pioneer of the Eastern United States’ vinifera movement. Situated on the southwestern hills of Keuka Lake, it was here in 1957 that Dr. Konstantin Frank planted the first vinifera vines in the Eastern United States and ignited the “Vinifera Revolution”. This movement would forever change the course of winemaking in New York. Four generations strong, the Frank family are leaders of grape growing and winemaking throughout the Finger Lakes.
Dr. Konstantin Frank fell in love with a special property on Keuka Lake for its exceptional characteristics – poor soils and steep slopes. With decades of knowledge and experience, he successfully planted the first European grape varieties on our home vineyard in 1958. Many of these Riesling, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir vines are still in production to this day and they represent some of the oldest vines in America.

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Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery

Blaufrankisch

Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Sauvignon

Chardonnay

Gewürztraminer

Gruner Veltliner

Merlot

Muscat Ottonel

Pinot Blanc

Pinot Gris

Pinot Meunier

Pinot Noir

Riesling

Rkatsiteli

Saperavi

Sauvignon Blanc

Sparkling

White

Medium Sweet Riesling aged Méthode Champenoise.

Célèbre

Rosé

Slightly Sweet Rosé produced Méthode Champenoise.

Célèbre Rosé

A dry style of Gewurztraminer that is Winter Fermented and aged in Clayver vessels.

Winter Solstice Gewürztraminer

Orange

Rkatsiteli made in the traditional Georgian style. Skin contact and amphora aging.

Amber Rkatsiteli

A semi-dry style of Gewurztraminer that's made during the winter months.

Winter Ferment Gewürztraminer

An elegant and subtle rosé from Pinot Noir.

Dry Rosé of Pinot Noir

A medium-bodied Rosé made from Blaufränkisch offering passion fruit, pineapple, and plums.

Dry Rosé of Blaufränkisch

Brut

Three traditional champagne grapes aged Méthode Champenoise for at least 30 months.

Brut Nature

Our driest sparkling wine made from Riesling and aged Méthode Champenoise for a minimum of 24 months.

Riesling Nature

An Austrian grape planted in 2007 on our Seneca Estate vineyards.

Grüner Veltliner

From our Estate vineyards on Keuka Lake with vines dating back to 1962 originally planted by our founder. Aged 9 months in 53% French oak barrels.

A single vineyard Riesling named after Eugenia Frank, Konstantin Frank's wife. This is our driest, most mineral-driven Riesling.

Eugenia Dry Riesling

A single vineyard Riesling named after Margrit Frank, Willy Frank's wife.

Margrit Dry Riesling

Pinot Noir Blend

A medium-bodied rosé from 6 different grape varieties.

Dry Rosé

A Georgian grape variety that dates back to 3000 B.C. and the oldest known grape variety in the world.

Our classic dry style of Riesling made from vines dating back to 1958 from both our estate vineyard sites.

Dry Riesling

Estate Pinot Noir aged Méthode Champenoise for a minimum of 36 months in our historic underground cellar.

Blanc de Noirs

Estate Chardonnay aged Méthode Champenoise for a minimum of 36 months in our historic underground cellar.

Blanc de Blanc

Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier made in an elegant and sophisticated style.

Brut Rosé

A classic style of Sauvignon Blanc expressing grapefruit, tropical fruit, passionfruit, with grassy notes.

White Blend

A single vineyard Chardonnay planted in 1985 named after Konstantin's daughter.

Hilda Chardonnay

A delicate and exotic fresh wine that's ripe and rich.

Fresh and unctuous with cherry blossom marked with toasty sweet spice from aging in French Puncheon barrels.

An exotic grape with lychee, orange zest, and ginger perfect for Pan Asian cuisine.

An exotic grape producing a semi-dry wine that's aromatic, full-bodied, and floral.

Our classic semi-dry style of Riesling made from vines dating back to 1958.

Semi-Dry Riesling

A sweet late-harvest style of Riesling from our Seneca Estate Vineyards.

Reserve Riesling

Planted in 1958 by our founder representing the 2nd oldest Pinot Noir vines in America.

Old Vines Pinot Noir

Vines dating back to 1974 and aged 18 months in French oak barrels.

The finest red grape of Austria finds its home on our Seneca Lake estate vineyards.

Blaufränkisch

A classic Merlot aged 10 months in French oak barrels.

Aged 18 months in French oak barrels offering a full-bodied, soft, and velvety wine.

An anicent grape variety native to Georgia that was first brought to the Finger Lakes by our founder in the early 1960s.

Red Blend

Inspired by Lena Frank, Konstantin Frank's daughter, a woman of elegance, beauty and depth.

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