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TASTING NOTES

The 2023 Dr. Konstantin Frank Muscat Ottonel presents an alluring and exotic bouquet, with captivating aromas of honeysuckle, rose, and orange blossom. On
the palate, this wine unfolds layers of tropical fruits, featuring prominent notes of pineapple and mango. The floral elements intertwine beautifully, enhancing the wine's slightly sweet character and balanced with its refreshing, bright acidity.

VINEYARD NOTES

Muscat Ottonel was brought to the Finger Lakes by our founder, Dr. Konstantin Frank, in the early 1960s as one of 66 experimental vinifera varieties. We have since
learned that Muscat Ottonel prefers warmer vineyard sites in the Finger Lakes, so we now source these grapes from Lamoreaux Landing on Seneca Lake. The Banana Belt is a portion of land on the east side of Seneca Lake that receives the greatest amount of sun and is located nearest to the deepest parts of Seneca Lake, thus having a greater impact on temperature. Grapes grown here exhibit more tropical flavors as a result of greater ripeness.

WINEMAKER NOTES

The 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 of the resulting grapes, which were of high quality. The ripening and harvest period from August to October followed the typical pattern for the Finger Lakes region, with warm days, cool nights, and occasional rainfall.

VARIETY

100% Muscat Ottonel.

VINEYARD

100% Lamoreaux Landing.

VINIFICATION

De-Stemmed. 24 Hour Cold Soak.

VESSEL

Stainless Steel. Temperature Controlled.

FERMENTATION

Traditional. No Malolactic Fermentation.

AGEING

Unoaked.

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