Dr Konstantin Frank Chardonnay 750ml

"From our Estate vineyards on Keuka Lake with vines dating back to 1962 originally planted by our founder. Aged 9 months in 54% French oak barrels.

Bright and energetic, the cool-climate grapes present citrus fruits and apricots with an undertone of slate and chamomile tea. The taste is uplifting and juicy with yellow apples, blossom, and ripe melons delivered with a long herb and almond-filled finish."  - Winery

TASTING NOTES

Bright and energetic, the cool-climate grapes present citrus fruits and apricots with an undertone of slate and chamomile tea. The taste is uplifting and juicy with yellow apples, blossom, and ripe melons delivered with a long herb and almond-filled finish.

VINEYARD NOTES

Chardonnay on our Keuka vineyard was planted in 1962, 1968, 1974, and 2000 on various rootstocks (143A, 188-15, 3309). These are some of the oldest Chardonnay vines in the Finger Lakes originally planted by our founder. Vineyards on Keuka are shallow, shale-based soils which adds minerality, acidity, and elegance. 36% of the grapes come from Eric Volz Vineyard, just north across the road from Dr. Konstantin Frank’s plantings on Keuka Lake. The vineyard was planted in 1985 by Walter Volz, the winery’s first Vineyard Manager. This vineyard is managed by Eric Volz, current Vineyard Manager for the winery, who worked alongside his father Walter and grandfather, Dr. Konstantin Frank. Soils here are shallow with high natural acidity and high amounts of shale. The vines are planted on 3309 and 188-15 rootstocks.

WINEMAKER NOTES

The 2022 harvest was a special year for us as we celebrated our 60th harvest since the founding of our winery in 1962. The grapes this year were exceptional, albeit low in quantity due to a few -10oF nights in January. After overcoming the winter adversity, spring sprung beautifully on time and summer was hot and dry. The dry days and cool nights played a major role in developing aromatic qualities in smaller concentrated berries. The wines from this vintage are profound and striking, combining the best elements of cool and hot vintages collectively.