Returning to the Finger Lakes area in time for the summer time months, we’re revisiting Dr. Konstantin Frank Vineyard, a well-recognized title in upstate New York’s wine manufacturing panorama. Established in 1962, the vineyard gained consideration for difficult standard knowledge and establishing store in a area not historically related to viticulture. A number of a long time later, the Frank household continues to provide wines reflecting their founders’ unique experiments with European grape varieties in cold-climate situations. This time, we’re wanting on the vineyard’s expansive providing of rosés, simply in time for summer time’s arrival.
2024 Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Rosé of Saperavi – Robert’s survey of Georgian wines in April 2025 featured a number of wines made with Saperavi, a grape indigenous to the area. And whereas it’s usually related to a deep, darkish hue of crimson, it makes an look in lighter wines to showcase its versatility. Its efficiency is actually on show right here, which shows the deepest shade of pink I’ve seen in a rosé in fairly a while. Crimson berry and cherry are current on the nostril, punctuated by delicate tea leaf and lavender, leading to an nearly perfume-like high quality. The palate carries a balanced sweetness of raspberry preserves and plum, pronounced acidity and good construction all through, accentuated by a tender creaminess working nicely with the extra herbaceous components. That is actually one for these in search of one thing off the well-traveled path of rose types. A- / $25
2024 Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Rosé – Predominantly strawberry all through, adopted by important notes of orange blossom and raspberry slicing by means of midpalate. The wine is reasonably acidic, with the floral notes carrying on to an easygoing end on what’s the most approachable of the 4 rosés (no pun supposed right here, I swear) within the cohort. A full ensemble is current for this wine, that includes 40% Saperavi (extra on this in a bit) tempered by 20% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Noir, 10% Riesling, 8% Gruner Veltliner, 4% Pinot Menuier, and three% Pinot Blanc. And I’m 100% sure this pairs deliciously with Rooster Pad Thai, as spicy as one can tolerate. B+ / $17
2024 Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Rosé of Blaufränkisch – Large strawberry notes on the nostril are accompanied by spice and floral undertones, delivering a light-bodied palate with juicy acidity and a tart cranberry core. The tartness carries by means of on a texture that’s, at first, considerably chalky. Nonetheless, the re-emergence of hibiscus close to the top balances the sweetness and lifts issues to an affordable finale. B+ / $20
2024 Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Rosé of Pinot Noir – Pronounced crimson plum and cherry aromas are constant traits all through this 100% Pinot Noir rosé, with delicate restraint on the palate. It’s full-bodied with reasonable acidity, and a refined minerality kicks in on the end, including wanted dimension and refinement to the layers of crimson fruit. It’s a strong and easy illustration of Pinot Noir rosé that may serve nicely as a present for a patio cookout or poolside session. B / $20
2024 Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Rosé of Saperavi
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