Ep 95: New York State: The Finger Lakes Part 2 with Meaghan Frank from Dr Konstantin Frank winery

Explicit content warning

05/09/22 • 31 min

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!

To download the transcript CLICK HERE

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!

Previous Episode

Ep 94: New York State: The Finger Lakes Part 1 with Meaghan Frank from Dr Konstantin Frank winery

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!

Next Episode

Ep 96: New York State: The Finger Lakes Part 3 with Richard Rainey from Forge Cellars

To download the transcript CLICK HERE

Welcome back to part 3 of our four-part series on the Finger Lakes wine region. I am joined by Richard Rainey, Managing Partner of Forge Cellars. His energy is going to make you feel on top of the world. Of course we will talk a little bit about Seneca lake, where they are based, but we will be discussing their use of wild yeasts and how that affects the fermentation and flavours compared with commercial yeasts. Richard will be talking about all the interesting things he is doing out in the vineyard to be more sustainable and you will learn why geology has a huge effect on the flavour of his Rieslings.

If you want to skip ahead:

2.42: Chat with Richard

2.32: Richards story in the wine world

6.07: What it’s like to enter into the Finger Lakes

8.28: The distance between all the lakes

11.11: The superstar winemaker of Forge Cellars and his history

17.24: Why is the focus of Forge Cellars Bone Dry Riesling

20.39: Discussing the low intervention in the winery and using wild yeasts

22.29: The difference between fermenting with commercial V wild yeasts

29.42: Sustainable farming in the vineyards and talking about cover crops, indian runner ducks and low weight tractors

39.25: Talking about the Classique Dry Riesling

40.56: Tasting the Classique Dry Riesling 2020