Ep 94: New York State: The Finger Lakes Part 1 with Meaghan Frank from Dr Konstantin Frank winery
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05/02/22 • 33 min
To download the transcript CLICK HERE
Welcome to this four part series of the Finger Lakes, part of the New York State region. This is such an exciting region right now, producing cool climate varieties but also varieties such as Rkatsiteli (from Georgia). I am joined by Fourth Generation Meaghan Frank from Dr Konstantin Frank, and you will learn today how her Great-Grandad shaped this whole region to what we know it as today. You will also learn more about this region and it’s lakes.
If you want to skip ahead:
2.44: Chat with Meaghan
3.19: The incredible story of Konstantin
6.28: What species of vines used to be planted in the Finger Lakes before the 1960’s
8.37: The technique: hilling up
11.50: What does Vitis Labrusa taste like, what does it taste like, and how are they used now
14.36: Why has Riesling become the focus in the Finger Lakes, and comparing to Mosel
16.54: All the different styles of Riesling at Dr Konstantin Frank
18.42: Talking about, and tasting the Dry Riesling 2020 £20 goodwinexgoodpeople.com
25.22: Why is the Finger Lakes so special?
29.37: The three primary lakes
30.08: More about the Keuka Lake, where the winery is based
Fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat
Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk
Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat or on email: [email protected]
Until next time, Cheers to you!
To download the transcript CLICK HERE
Welcome to this four part series of the Finger Lakes, part of the New York State region. This is such an exciting region right now, producing cool climate varieties but also varieties such as Rkatsiteli (from Georgia). I am joined by Fourth Generation Meaghan Frank from Dr Konstantin Frank, and you will learn today how her Great-Grandad shaped this whole region to what we know it as today. You will also learn more about this region and it’s lakes.
If you want to skip ahead:
2.44: Chat with Meaghan
3.19: The incredible story of Konstantin
6.28: What species of vines used to be planted in the Finger Lakes before the 1960’s
8.37: The technique: hilling up
11.50: What does Vitis Labrusa taste like, what does it taste like, and how are they used now
14.36: Why has Riesling become the focus in the Finger Lakes, and comparing to Mosel
16.54: All the different styles of Riesling at Dr Konstantin Frank
18.42: Talking about, and tasting the Dry Riesling 2020 £20 goodwinexgoodpeople.com
25.22: Why is the Finger Lakes so special?
29.37: The three primary lakes
30.08: More about the Keuka Lake, where the winery is based
Fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat
Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk
Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat or on email: [email protected]
Until next time, Cheers to you!
Previous Episode
Ep 93: Cider is Wine (Part 2) with Alistair Morrell
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This is Part 2 with Alistair Morrell and we are continuing our chat on why Cider is Wine, and why this is a drinks category that you need to try.
If you want to skip ahead:
1.58: Are there better apples to use than others?
5.00: Talking about using grapes in cider production and tasting Berryland 2020 Cabernet Franc Apple cider Brut 75cl £13*
10.50: What is Melomel?
12.45: Do mature trees make a difference?
15.01: Talking about the biggest producers of cider around the world and tasting Llanblethian Orchards La Petite Grange du Cidre 2020 75cl £9.99*
17.24: The Cider Museum in UK and the story of Bulmers
22.34: Using wild yeasts in Cider making
23.54: Talking about the history of Ice Cider and tasting the Brännland Ice Cider 2019 37.5cl £20*
31.05: Subscription boxes at cideriswine.co.uk
31.37: The different styles of cider
33.57: Eden Ciders in Vermont
35.59: The silver seal of authenticity
36.55: The wineries that have a special place in Alistairs heart
40.31: Recommended book: Neuroenology by Gordon Sheperd
All ciders and perrys available form cideriswine.co.uk
Fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat
Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk
Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat or on email: [email protected]
Until next time, Cheers to you!
Next Episode
Ep 95: New York State: The Finger Lakes Part 2 with Meaghan Frank from Dr Konstantin Frank winery
To download the transcript CLICK HERE
Welcome back to part two of our four part series on the Finger Lakes wine region. I am joined again by Fourth Generation Meaghan Frank from Dr Konstantin Frank. This episode we are talking and tasting their Gewürztraminer and Cabernet Franc whilst talking about over varieties they produce such as Rkatsiteli. You'll also learn about a new series in their wine range which allows you to know more about the very special story of Konstantin, through the females in the family.
If you want to skip ahead:
3.13: Comparing Gewürztraminer in the Finger Lakes to that of France and Germany
5.29: Tasting the Dr Konstantin Frank Gewürztraminer 2017 2020 £20 (Unable to find a Uk retailer)
8.09: Discussing the Helm Series – a new dedicated range to the women of the family
13.07: Rkatsiteli grape variety and the different styles it is made in
19.37 Talking about and tasting the Dr Konstantin Frank Cabernet Franc 2016 £34 Renoufs Wine Bar (but currently out of stock)
24.04: Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese and the first vintage made by Konstantin in 1962
28.12: Varieties to look out for in the Finger Lakes
Fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat
Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk
Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat or on email: [email protected]
Until next time, Cheers to you!
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