Dr. Konstantin Frank - Chardonnay Finger Lakes 2023 (750ml) Champagne Grand Cru apricots and bananas

apricots and bananas

with lemon curd and creamy pear lifted with a lime zest finish

dried leaves and worn leather are stout

Emiliana is

Dr. Konstantin Frank - Chardonnay Finger Lakes 2023 (750ml) Champagne Grand Cru apricots and bananasThe growing season of 2023 presented many opportunities and challenges. The winter was mild, with low cold stress on the vines. This led to an uncharacteristically warm spring, causing the vines to begin budburst early. In mid May, the entire region experienced a freeze event that only happens once in a century. The freeze caused a loss of 10% 50% of buds, depending on location and grape variety. The reduction in buds per vine led to a concentration