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National Wine Magazine gives Dr. Frank's
Chardonnay N.Y.'s highest Rating!
Hammondsport, NY (March 25, 2008) – Dr. Frank's 2005 Barrel
Fermented Chardonnay received the highest rating in April's issue of
Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Numerous N.Y. Chardonnay's were rated but Dr.
Frank's topped the chart with an 88 point score. Wine Enthusiast
published this commendatory review, "Frank rarely misses a mark and this
wine is another example of the poised flavors one expects from the
winery. The aromas are fresh but subtle, with a delicate spin of
toasted oak. The wine offers a restrained and sophisticated profile
that balances depth with a clean, measured use of oak."
Dr. Frank's Chardonnay has a reputation of award-winning quality,
winning "Best Chardonnay" several times at the New York Wine and Food
Classic. This Chardonnay is fermented in French oak barrels, which is
more costly but produces more delicate flavors and aromas than American
oak.
"Many of our Chardonnay vineyards were planted in the late 50's and
early 60's," say's Frederick Frank, President of Dr. Frank's Winery.
"These are the oldest Chardonnay vines in the Eastern United States.
We believe the old vines produce more concentrated flavors at the
expense of lower yields. The deeper root structure enables the old
vines to pick up trace elements that add to the wines complexity."
Located on Keuka Lake a few miles north of Hammondsport, Dr. Frank's has
long been associated with the New York wine revolution. Its founder,
Dr. Konstantin Frank, helped pioneer the introduction of the European
vitis vinifera grapevines in the eastern United States. For his
contributions in the American wine industry he was inducted into the
Wine Spectator's "Hall of Fame". Now in its third generation, Dr.
Frank's continues as New York's most award-winning winery. For more
information, please contact Frederick Frank at (800) 320-0735 or visit
the website at www.drfrankwines.com.
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