How Dr. Konstantin Franks riesling experiment put the Finger Lakes on the wine map

How Dr. Konstantin Franks riesling experiment put the Finger Lakes on the wine map

In 1958, Dr. Konstantin Frank was the first to plant the "vitis vinfera" grape species in the Finger Lakes. Over 58 years later, his dry riesling is as remarkable as ever.

Published by www.inquirer.com at 2026-05-14