Dr Konstantin Frank

Top choice in Finger Lakes


Four generations of the Frank family have run this multi-award–winning winery since 1962. The verandah of the tasting room offers spectacular views of Keuka Lake; make sure you sample the Rkatsiteli, an acidic and floral white that has a cult following.

Dr Frank was a Ukrainian immigrant who revolutionized the wine industry in the Finger Lakes by finding a way to grow a wider range of grape varietals.


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