Hammondsport, New York – May 13, 2013 – The Dr. Konstantin Frank 2012 Dry Riesling won one of the four coveted International Riesling Foundation trophies at the recent Riverside International Wine Competition. The trophy was given to the Dr. Frank 2012 Dry Riesling after judges at the competition unanimously voted the wine to be of the highest quality in the Dry Riesling category.
Dr. Frank’s 2012 Dry Riesling is an excellent example of the winery’s commitment to the production of world class Rieslings. In addition, the wine serves as an example of the outstanding quality that came out of the 2012 growing season. “We are honored to receive the International Riesling Trophy for our 2012 Dry Riesling and believe this to be a great testament to the Finger Lakes.”, said Fred Frank.
The Dr. Frank 2012 Semi-Dry Riesling and 2012 Riesling Reserve also won gold medals at the Riverside International Wine Competition.
Now in its fourth generation, Dr. Konstantin Frank Wine Cellars continues as New York’s most award-winning winery since 1962. Located on Keuka Lake a few miles north of Hammondsport, Dr. Konstantin Frank Vinifera Wine Cellars 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.”
For more information, please contact Frederick Frank at (800) 320-0735 or visit the website at www.drfrankwines.com.
