Dr. Konstantin Frank

New York Riesling and sparkling wines rated by major critics.

Dr. Konstantin Frank produces wines in New York that have drawn assessment from major critics including Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, Decanter, Wine Spectator, and Falstaff. The winery's Brut, made from Chardonnay, represents its sparkling program. Riesling forms the core of the portfolio: both the Late Harvest Riesling and Bunch Select Late Harvest Riesling showcase the grape's capacity for complexity and sweetness in the region's cool climate. New York's continental conditions—marked by significant diurnal temperature swings and a shorter growing season—favor aromatic whites and late-harvest expressions, where extended hang time concentrates sugars and acidity in balance. The winery's focus on Riesling and Chardonnay reflects both the region's strengths and the particular suitability of these varieties to New York's terroir.