The Grape: 
100% Gewürztraminer

The Appellation:
Finger Lakes, New York

The Winemaking:   
VINIFICATION: De-Stemmed. Overnight Skin Contact
VESSEL: Stainless Steel. Temperature Controlled.
FERMENTATION: Traditional. No Malolactic Fermentation.
AGEING: No oak.
ANALYSIS: 12% Alc, 10.7 g/L Residual Sugar

The Wine:
The 2024 Gewürztraminer bursts from the glass with a vibrant bouquet of tropical fruits, unfolding into layers of lychee, ripe apricot, and sun-kissed melon, wrapped in a delicate veil of fresh rose petals and orange blossom. On the palate, this wine is rich and smooth, with a plush texture that amplifies the opulence of its fruit-forward profile. Hints of spiced pear, ginger, and citrus zest add dimension, while a gentle acidity keeps everything lifted and bright. The finish is long and perfumed, echoing with floral and fruit notes that linger gracefully. Expressive and generously aromatic, this Gewürztraminer captures the variety’s classic charm while showcasing the elegance and balance of the Finger Lakes.

Food Paring: 
The slight sweetness and unique flavors complement spicy dishes like Thai curry, Szechuan chicken, tikka masala, or Vietnamese pho. Pair with rich and creamy cheeses like aged Gouda. Grilled shrimp, scallops, or sushi can enhance the tropical and pepper notes. Lightly-sweet desserts like fruit tarts or cobbler echo the wine’s tropical profile.

The Winery: 
Riesling was first brought to the Finger Lakes by our founder, Dr Konstantin Frank. Those original vines dating back to 1958 are still in production. Riesling blocks on our Keuka vineyard were planted in 1958, 1962, 1968, 1976, 1999, 2006, and 2012 with various clones (88, 90, 11, 318, 239, 49, 110, 38). Soils here are shallow, shale-based which add minerality, acidity,
and elegance. Riesling was planted in 2007, 2008, 2010, and 2012 on our Seneca estate vineyard with 90 and 356 clones. Temperatures here are a few degrees warmer than Keuka thus providing riper fruit notes. Soils on Seneca are characterized by deep honeoye silt loam. A small portion of the grapes come from Eric Volz Vineyard, just north across the road from Dr. Konstantin Frank’s plantings on Keuka Lake.

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