Frank Phélan

Frank Family Vineyards

Carneros Chardonnay 2023

Pale lemon color with aromas of ripe fruits, citrus, toasty vanilla and baking spice scents. On the palate complex flavors of apple, peach & lemon citrus, well balanced with acidity on nice mouthfeel. Long finish ending with toasty mineral and spice notes, will continue to age well. A nice Chardonnay. Pair this with a Halibut! — 19 days ago

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Gage Orion

Gage Orion

Just had the other day… always love frank family. Fantastic vineyard to visit too.

Dr. Konstantin Frank

Finger Lakes Semi-Dry Riesling 2023

Ron R
9.2

Impressive for its focus and presentation. Green Apple and grapefruit on the nose and palate. Clean and laser-focused with lychee on the back end. Super summer’s day sipper. Tilting sweet. First time trying this producer. Was not aware that NY was producing wines of this quality. — a month ago

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Vin d’Ottawa

Vin d’Ottawa

We did a road trip to the Finger Lakes in 2022. Real nice Reisling & Cab Franc. There’s also some beautiful hiking.
Ron R

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@Vin d’Ottawa, thanks and appreciate the insights. Clearly, we have to travel there, too.

Château Phélan Ségur

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2019

Somm David T
9.1

Beautiful noses that shows a dark core, blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, black plum skin and raspberries on the glass edges, dark, dryish earth, sandalwood, river stone, red flowers/roses, framed in bright, brilliant violets.

Beautiful fruit entry with dry, soft tannins. Dryish; blackberries, black raspberries, black plum skin, dark cherries and hints of raspberries. Dark, dry earth, sandalwood, river stone, dark spice, cedar, dry twigs, dry top soil, some dry herbs, dry clay, minimal baking spices, cigar with ash, dark flowers, red flowers/roses, framed in bright, brilliant violets. The acidity is gentle and nice. The finish is 19 elegant & pleasant, mid structured, smartly polished and lasts a full minute.

It has evolved some but still shows as primary. 91+ with some more appropriate cellaring.
— a month ago

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Stefan Dolhain

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And I thought I was going to learn something new. How disappointing 😂
Somm David T

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That would be more than a little funky! Ouch.

Dr. Konstantin Frank

Finger Lakes Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Elegant not heavy. Good black fruits. Mineral backbone — a month ago

Frank Cornelissen

Munjebel CS (Chiusa Spagnolo) Nerello Mascalese 2020

Excellent Etna. So fun exploring a region and its different producers. This had more dark chocolate smokiness than Russo. Both excellent examples — 2 months ago

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Frank Family Vineyards

Carneros Pinot Noir 2022

Green fruit, Dry, and tart but refreshing finish. — a month ago

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Dr. Konstantin Frank

Brut Finger Lakes Chardonnay Blend 2021

From the best sparkling wine producer in the finger lakes. Lemon zest on the yeasty brioche. Quite dry. — a month ago

Frank Family Vineyards

Patriarch Winston Hill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Probably WOTN although I think the Abreu is a better wine. This one just went better with the food as opposed to the Abreu which should have been decanted and had on its own. — 2 months ago

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