Dr Konstantin Frank Rkatsiteli 2023 – Keuka Lake

Dr Konstantin Frank Rkatsiteli 2023 – Keuka Lake

This wine stands out as an unusual yet intriguing choice for the region with this Georgian varietal. This pale and light wine exudes a delicate complexity, with pronounced herbal and floral notes as well as a hint of exotic fruit. Aromas of chamomile, green herbs, and white blossoms create an inviting bouquet. On the palate,…

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Dr Konstantin Frank Gruner Veltliner 2023 – Keuka Lake

Dr Konstantin Frank Gruner Veltliner 2023 – Keuka Lake

The winery has 30 ha of Gruner Veltliner and was one of the first to introduce it to the region. It offers a greenish hue, tart freshness, and vibrant acidity. Notes of green apple, white pepper, and a hint of lime zest create a lively and refreshing profile.

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Dr Konstantin Frank Blanc de noirs 2019 – Keuka Lake

Dr Konstantin Frank Blanc de noirs 2019 – Keuka Lake

The blanc de Noirs surprises with its extremely vibrant acidity and lively depth of fruitiness. It bursts with notes of red apple, cherry, and a hint of citrus, all complemented by a fine, complex autolytic brioche note and a persistent, elegant mousse. Good balance between the crispness of a cool climate wine and complexity of…

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Dr Konstantin Frank Célèbre Rosé Brut – Keuka Lake

Dr Konstantin Frank Célèbre Rosé Brut – Keuka Lake

Blend of mostly Pinot Noir with some Meunier and Chardonnay it has a lively fruitiness on wild berries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and black cherries. While not overly complex, it offers good balance and delicate, elegant style.

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Dr Konstantin Frank Brut 2020 – Keuka Lake

Dr Konstantin Frank Brut 2020 – Keuka Lake

Traditional method chardonnay dominant sparkling with richness and ripeness. Its dominant aromas include crisp apple, citrus, ginger and almonds with well-integrated, delicate autolytic character that brings complexity. The mousse is creamy and supported.

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Cardinal – Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 – Napa Valley

Cardinal – Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, powerful and offers a certain brilliance. All in control and staightness. It reveals notes of bright cherry, crushed redcurrants and small notes of pulpy cherry associated with touches of slightly roasted small fruits, violet as well as discreet hints of cornflowers and liquorice. The palate is mineral, well-balanced, airy and offers…

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La Vérité – La Muse 2014 – Sonoma

La Vérité – La Muse 2014 – Sonoma

The nose is deep, elegant and offers a peppery side. A “quite Bordeaux” aspect. It reveals notes of blackberry, dry local undergrowth and small notes of clove associated with touches of lilac, pulpy small red fruits as well as discreet almost truffled hints and toasted hints. The palate is elegant, gourmand, mineral, complex and offers…

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La Vérité – La Joie 2014 – Sonoma

La Vérité – La Joie 2014 – Sonoma

Beautiful and precise nose, racy, deep and that offers a multi-layered side. The nose invites you to take your time, to think. It reveals notes of blackberry, violet and small notes of juicy/pulpy blue fruits associated with touches of camphor, flowers, a discreet almost pistil hint as well as a subtle hint of pine and…

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La Vérité – le Désir 2014 – Sonoma

La Vérité – le Désir 2014 – Sonoma

Beautiful and mineral nose, complex, precise and that offers a multi-layered side, tension as well as a beautiful precise, clean and tense grain. It reveals notes of wild strawberry and pulpy small wild red fruits associated with touches of roasted-fresh blackberry as well as hints of nutmeg, soil (almost a rocky side) and discreet hints…

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Lokoya – Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 – Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley

Lokoya – Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 – Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley

Nice elegant, precise, chiseled, frank and delicate nose. It reveals notes of wild boysenberry, crushed blackcurrant and small notes of blond tobacco associated with fine touches of black cherry, fine hints of toasted almond as well as a almost sense of place (biotop local) hint. The palate is beautifully mineral, elegant, well-balanced and offers precision,…

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