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Full of grassy, grapefruit-driven fruit with spicy notes, strawberries, and a bit of white pepper. Long and graceful finish. Dr. Frank's rendition of this ancient grape is superb.
The Rkatsiteli has been cultivated in Georgia for 3,000 years (yes, you read that right!). Today it is alive & well as close as the Fingerlakes, spectacular in the hands of Dr. Konstantin Frank Wine Cellars. Dr. Frank was a bona fide genius, bad-ass, & real life Good Will Hunting. He held a Ph.D in viticulture in his home country of Georgia & spoke 9 languages. Unfortunately English wasn't one of them, & his first job in America was as a dishwasher in NYC. He later revolutionized our understanding of how to grow wine grapes in cold climates, & thanks to him we have a bounty of beautiful wines coming out of the Fingerlakes. This crisp, refreshing Rkatsiteli is perfect with goat cheese, salad, & all manner of appetizers!
No longer is our fair state synonymous with Concord grapes and Manischewitz. New York winemakers have embraced international varieties and hit the ground running. The Hudson River Valley is home to the oldest vineyards in New York State. Lake Erie is still dominated by bulk production for grape juice, though a few small, serious wineries are beginning to crop up. Long Island’s maritime climate...
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