Dr Konstantin Frank, Margrit Dry Riesling, Finger Lakes, New York State, 2020

93
Tasted by: Charles Curtis MW
(at New York, 31 Jul 2022)
Drinking Window: 2022 - 2035
Ripe, forward notes of peach and apricots touched with honey, citrus peel and white blossoms spring from the glass in this classically styled Riesling which shows just a bit of sweetness - 7g/L but balanced by 7.9g/L of acidity. Vibrant, electric and charming, this shows the warm eastern side of Seneca that some call the 'banana belt' because of the ripeness of the fruit. There is still plenty of structure to carry this to a lingering finish.
92
Tasted by: Clive Pursehouse
(at Seattle, 06 Mar 2023)
Drinking Window: 2023 - 2033
A dry Riesling with body from America's founding Riesling brand, their Seneca Estate block 3. The elevation of the site, along with the proximity to the large lake, creates a brilliant terroir that this wine expresses. Mineral-driven aromas of wet slate, petrichor and talc are underlined with hints of lemon zest and peach skin. The palate is lively and lush. Fleshy stone fruit flavours, fresh mint and beeswax, integrate with a lovely savoury herbal note. The finish is fresh, long-lived and distinguished.
Dr Konstantin Frank, Margrit Dry Riesling, Finger Lakes, New York State, USA 2020
Producer
Dr Konstantin Frank
Brand
Margrit Dry Riesling
Vintage
2020
Wine Type
Still
Colour
White
Country
USA
Region
New York State
Appellation
Finger Lakes
Sweetness
Dry
Closure
Screwcap
Alcohol
12.90%
Body
Light
Oak
Unoaked
Grapes
100% Riesling