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Keuka Lake AVA

Keuka Lake AVA is a federally recognized wine region within New York's Finger Lakes, distinguished by its unique Y-shaped lake that creates diverse microclimates and growing conditions. The area's steep slopes and glacial soils, combined with the lake's temperature-moderating effects, provide ideal conditions for cool-climate varieties, particularly Riesling, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, and hybrid grapes like Vignoles. Keuka Lake wineries are known for producing vibrant, mineral-driven white wines with excellent acidity and elegant red wines that showcase the region's terroir.

Region
New York
Wines
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Wines from Keuka Lake AVA

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Dr. Konstantin Frank Gruner Veltliner

Dr. Konstantin Frank

White

Dr. Konstantin Frank isn't just a winery – it's a piece of American wine history. The eponymous Dr. Frank was a Ukrainian viticulturist who revolutionized winemaking in the eastern United States by proving that European vinifera grapes could thrive in the cold climate of the Finger Lakes region. This Grüner Veltliner continues his legacy of innovation. While Austria may be Grüner's spiritual home, this New York version shows that terroir matters more than tradition. The cool climate of the Finger Lakes provides the perfect conditions for this variety to develop its characteristic pepper and citrus notes while maintaining mouthwatering acidity. What makes this bottle special is how it combines Old World structure with New World fruit expression – it's like the wine equivalent of an exchange student who brings the best of both cultures. Perfect for those looking to expand their white wine horizons beyond the usual suspects.