Dr. Konstantin Frank – Grüner Veltliner 2012 – Finger Lakes

Dr. Konstantin Frank – Grüner Veltliner 2012 – Finger Lakes

The nose is fruity. It reveals notes of yellow fruits, grapefruit, muesli and slight notes of almond, white flowers and honey. The palate is bright, fresh, mineral and balanced. It expresses notes of pear, nectarine, dried fruits and slight notes of yellow fruits and mirabelle plum.

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Château Frank – Célèbre Riesling – Crémant – Finger Lakes

Château Frank – Célèbre Riesling – Crémant – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals notes of white fruits, white flowers and slight notes of apricot in the background. The palate is fresh, smooth and fruity. It expresses notes of ripe citrus (lemon, orange), peach and fleshy white fruits. Good length.

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Château Frank – Célèbre Rosé – Finger Lakes

Château Frank – Célèbre Rosé – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals notes of raspberry and slight notes of cherry. The palate is mineral, fruity and has a relatively abundant effervescence. It expresses notes of raspberry, strawberry and dried cherry. Good length

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Château Franck – 2008 Blanc de Noirs – Finger Lakes

Château Franck – 2008 Blanc de Noirs – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals notes of rose, tropical fruit, lychee and slight notes of cherry blossom associated with a touch of vanilla. There is a little sweetness on the palate. The palate is balanced and quite elegant. The effervescence is fine. It expresses notes of sweet pineapple, citrus (including lemon, lime) and vanilla. Good length.

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Château Frank – 2008 Blanc de blancs – Finger Lakes

Château Frank – 2008 Blanc de blancs – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals notes of apple, flowers and white fruits. The palate is balanced, elegant, fruity and reveals a small lemony and acid frame. In the mouth it expresses notes of apple, ripe white fruits, nectarine and slight notes of pineapple. Good length and finesse on the palate.

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Bellangelo – Porto Elena – Finger Lakes

Bellangelo – Porto Elena – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals fruity notes of fig, sour cherry, cocoa and some animal notes. The palate is round. It expresses notes of sour cherry, fig, plum, prune and chocolate. The finish is long.

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Bellangelo – Merlot 2010 – Finger Lakes

Bellangelo – Merlot 2010 – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals notes of cooked fruits, prunes and sour cherry. The palate is fleshy, more concentrated but less mineral than the 2012 vintage. It expresses notes of red fruits, cherry, blackcurrant and slight notes of plum and spices. The tannins are well built but a bit dry. Good length.

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Bellangelo – 2012 Merlot – Seneca Lake (Finger Lakes)

Bellangelo – 2012 Merlot – Seneca Lake (Finger Lakes)

The nose reveals woody notes and spicy notes associated with a few hints of cherry and tobacco. The palate is fruity and mineral. It expresses notes of cherry, currant and strawberry associated with a few small black fruits in the background and with spices and woody notes. Tannins are well made and integrated. Good length.

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Bellangelo – 2012 Meritage – Seneca Lake (Finger Lakes)

Bellangelo – 2012 Meritage – Seneca Lake (Finger Lakes)

The nose reveals notes of spices, ripe black fruits (cassis, black cherry) and slight notes of bell pepper associated with some earthy notes. The palate is fruity and expresses a little minerality. It expresses fleshy notes of strawberry, cherry, black cherry and spices. Good length.

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Bellangelo – 2012 Pinot Noir – Finger Lakes

Bellangelo – 2012 Pinot Noir – Finger Lakes

The nose reveals aromas of ripe black fruits and slight notes of spices and pepper. The palate is fruity, fleshy and relatively concentrated. In the mouth it reveals notes of very ripe cherry, raspberry, plum, black currant, black cherry and pepper. The finish is fruity.

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