2023 New York Wine

Made from predominantly Pinot Noir and a small percentage of Cabernet Franc sourced from our vineyards alongside Seneca Lake. This rosé is unmistakably dry and refreshing with notes of strawberry, watermelon rind, and white... Read More

This beautiful Lemberger (Blaufrankisch) rosé has concentrated aromas and flavors of cherry, cranberry, red currant and watermelon. A really lovely balance between these dry fruit notes and acidity. We had customers begging... Read More

Cabernet Franc from the Finger Lakes is exquisitely juicy and refreshing, yet for too long was forced into being big and oak-driven. This stainless steel Cab Franc captures what makes it a special grape for our region: the ability... Read More

Cabernet Franc from the Finger Lakes via a side jaunt to Piedmont! Our estate Cab Franc celebrates the beautiful fruit quality of this grape in the Finger Lakes, but then puts it through an ‘old world’ prism. Roughly... Read More

A Chardonnay for wine lovers! Elegant yet rich, this Chardonnay is why we think this grape is a wonderful part of the regional tableau. Flavor ripeness can be attained and built with lees in large format French Oak puncheons without... Read More

Drawing more inspiration from Tavel than Provence, our Dry Rosé tends to the darker and more structured side with bramble fruit aromatics to complement its bigger body. While still enjoyable on its own, this is a Rosé... Read More

Grüner Veltliner that tastes like Grüner Veltliner! An FLX spin to the weighty Austrian Grüners the winemakers love so much. White pepper, flint, and grapefruit pith on the nose immediately signal this wine isn’t... Read More

A celebration of one of the most delicious, thoughtful, and misunderstood expressions of Riesling that exists: Kabinett! This explosively aromatic and flavorful style of Riesling features ripping acidity to underpin its precociousness,... Read More

The Knoll is always intriguing as a wine of contrast. Rose petal and ripe grapefruit aromas are underlaid by a distinct smokiness. A rich and explosive palate of apricot marmalade and lemon curd, but with an intense grapefruit... Read More

A tangy and easy to drink style of Sauvignon Blanc from the FLX! Offers vibrant citrus zest on the nose with ruby red grapefruit and a hint of white pepper on the finish.

Pale-pink in color, this single-variety rose offers underripe strawberry and raspberry aromas on the nose, with accents of wet stone and peppery spice. The light-bodied palate is silken in feel and rounded out by tart red-fruit... Read More

Winery Background
Dr. Konstantin Frank ignited the “Vinifera Revolution”, a movement that forever changed the course of wine growing in the Finger Lakes and the United States. Dr. Frank’s vision, knowledge and... Read More

Grüner Veltliner was first planted in 2007 by 3rd generation Fred Frank. Very aromatic and expressive wine with dominant characters of lime, grapefruit, white flowers and peach finishing with notes of white pepper. The mineral... Read More

Rkatsiteli is the one of the oldest wine grapes known to man with origins in Georgia (the country). An herbaceous wine with notes of pear, lemongrass, basil, tea leaf and grapefruit with a vibrant, crisp acidity.

This classic semi-dry style of riesling is made from vines dating back to 1958 from estate vineyards. Brimming with apricot, nectarine and a touch of pineapple. Lemon citrus and acacia blossom balance the sweetness effortlessly.... Read More

Riesling will always be the heart of Forge, but with the freedom to work as we please, introducing another noble white variety to our repertoire has been exciting. There is no question that our Caywood Vineyard has a sparkle to... Read More

This site on the east side of the lake was planted in the early ‘90s and sits at an elevation of 720 feet with dense, gravelly loam soils. The result is a pure expression of Cabernet Franc with green pepper and crisp autumn... Read More

This wine is fresh and exuberant in nature and is dry with an almost playful effervescence. This wine highlights our commitment to ecosystem health and comprehensive viticulture practices. We adhere to unique farming methods that... Read More

This generous riesling exhibits a subtle cross section of tropical fruits, litchi, passion-fruit and peach. The flavors are rich and abundant, ideal for spicy foods.

We ferment and age our Classic Chardonnay in a blend of French and American oak barrels to impart a lovely toasted vanilla aroma and creamy finish to the delicate fruit notes of this wine. Chardonnay was one of the four original... Read More

A favorite of the Keuka Spring staff, enjoy the Dry Riesling with crab cakes or roast chicken. The touch of citrus zest and a rich texture complement the long, clean finish created by malolactic (secondary) fermentation.... Read More

Our very popular and refreshing Dry Rosé is a lovely wine to enjoy with lighter food at lunch and dinner, or all by itself. Beneath its light garnet hue is a complex blend of Blaufrankisch (also known as Lemberger), Zweigelt... Read More

Dazzlingly aromatic, enjoy classic floral and spice notes accompanied by tropical tangerine, white spring flowers, and lychee. Candied lemon and key lime on the palate, with a crisp and punctuated finish. Our Traminette is full-bodied... Read More