Haven't visited the Keuka lake Wineries in some time. And this was my first visit to Konstantin Frank. The wineries wines you can argue for or against as it is a matter of taste. We visited with Friends to do a tasting but mostly to soak up the atmosphere and it was wonderful. The wines in my humble opinion were great to. But it was very interesting to learn about the locations of the plots and taste the difference in the grapes as well as learn that the winery still keeps up with it's Ukrainian Heritage notwithstanding the generalized Soviet attitude toward more intelligent and energetic members of its society. The person who was doing our tasting was very knowledgeable so we learned a lot. Tasted quite a bit bought some but enjoyed our experience immensely. read more

This is one of the most prominent wineries in the FLX region, and has a lot of historical precedent. I am reviewing their tasting experience on the porch. The wines poured are ok, and you can tell the grapes are not that ripe. Of course, no fault of the winery, it is a colder region after all. The sparkling traditional method wines were, so so, often lacking the yeasty-ness of Champagne you'd get. And we got to try their famed "Rkats" Georgian grape variety, which was funky and interesting. It tasted like a more refined version of Rakts varietal wines you can get from Georgia. My biggest gripe was the service. With two servers, the service was so that they would pour a wine for you, with an introduction, and go to the next person. Of course, if there is some sidetalk or chit chat, the people in between your next pour, could take a _long_ time. And unfortunately for us that meant a lot of waiting, empty waters, boring time, waiting, etc. It would have been more enjoyable if more wines were poured at once, so there was less waiting. Other than that, the staff are generally knowledgeable and I appreciate what Dr. Frank has brought to the states for viticulture. read more

Our party of six had a wonderful experience at Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery! We really enjoyed all of the wines, and George, who led our tasting, was incredibly knowledgeable. He made the experience engaging and enjoyable, and we loved learning about the wines as we tasted them. We would definitely recommend a visit! read more

The winery is so beautiful! It's a perfect spot for pictures with the lake backdrop. The wines are fantastic! We participated in the wine and food pairing and it was the perfect combo. The cellar is very cozy too! read more

We were really looking forward to visiting Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery, but unfortunately, our experience was spoiled by our server repeatedly bringing up his political complaints about the current administration. We were there to enjoy the wine, the beautiful setting, and the winery's history--not to listen to a server's political commentary. Regardless of anyone's personal political views, a winery visit should be a welcoming experience where guests can relax and enjoy themselves without being subjected to repeated political opinions. It was disappointing that the service detracted so much from what should have been an enjoyable visit. read more

Alan lead us through a phenomenal tasting yesterday afternoon. The wines were the best we had on the finger lakes, in particular the Pinot Blanc, Rose of Saperavi, Saperavi and the Lena were truly impressive wines. We appreciate Alan's candor and genuinely kind service. It was a peaceful and joyful visit with Christmas music playing brightly and a lovely water view. I look forward to a return and seeking their wines in the DMV. read more

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Stop #1 on our Sunday wine tour. Way off the beaten path about 50min from our hotel, but with researching the best Riesling wines I kept getting here as it. So I wanted to make sure if everyone else knew that, we could get in and not have to fight a crowd. Very much a foreign farm type design, obviously of some type of European descent when we pulled up. Looked like the Bavarian houses you see in Germany Austria. Anyway - George was our wine tour guide for the tasting. Really liked him and he was nice. Also gave us some tips on other places to visit and wineries to try. We left with a couple bottles. read more

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My wife and I enjoyed a peaceful, elegant experience with a reserved tasting at Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery on a Monday afternoon in early July 2025. Lots of pluses. First, the service was professional as we were promptly escorted to the indoor tasting station for our prepaid 2pm reservation ($18 per person). Second, the quality of riesling wines was outstanding. We particularly enjoyed the 2024 dry riesling and 2023 semi-dry riesling (both are lovely on their own, but are sublime when paired with sushi or Asian cuisine). Third, the scenic views of Keuka Lake are peaceful and relaxing. Fourth, I would highly recommend the $25 charcuterie and cheese plate which makes a delightful pairing with some of the wines that you'll try. Fifth, Dr. Frank's history is a bold testament to America's proud history of immigration. He is Ukrainian (born in Odessa) and received his PhD degree in viniculture. After his family suffered hard times during the war, he moved to the US and initially worked as a dishwasher in New York City before coming to the Finger Lakes Area and ultimately proving that European vinifera grapes could be successfully grown in the cold climate of upstate New York. Dr. Frank's legacy is evident in the productive vineyards and superb rieslings of the Finger Lake region as well as his commitment to sharing knowledge with other makers of American wines. This was a highlight of our vacation trip! read more

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Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery was one of the highlights of our Finger Lakes wine era (hands down!!). We came with a group and enjoyed a peaceful, relaxed tasting out on the patio with sweeping views of Keuka Lake. It's a stunning location, and the vibe felt elevated yet unpretentious. The 2023 Muscat Ottonel was my personal favorite - bright, lightly sweet, and super easy to sip. A perfect wine for summer. Beyond the wine itself, there's something special about visiting a place with this much history. Dr. Konstantin Frank is actually considered one of the most influential figures in American winemaking. He's the one who introduced vinifera grapes (like Riesling and Chardonnay) to the Eastern U.S. back when everyone thought they couldn't survive here. So this isn't just a winery - it's part of the legacy that helped put the Finger Lakes on the wine map. Great wines, great people, and an even better view. If you're in the area, this place is a must. read more

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First winery that we stopped at in the Finger Lakes Area and it set a wonderful mood. It was a very elegant environment. This area is known for white wines. I am more of a red wine drinker but all that I tasted were lovely. Our service was nice but the herbed goat cheese and baguette was divine! An excellent experience read more

A most excellent winery and known for their fine wines, this winery never disappoints ever! read more

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One of the best tasting rooms. Our server, Micheal, was outstanding. He spent some time explaining the wines, the area and answered so many questions. They also have a wonderful charcuterie board that goes with each type of wine. The tasting room looks out over the lake. A great experience to learn about the different wines. read more

I took my mother to celebrate her birthday at the 1886 House adjacent to the primary tasting facility. Allen greeted us with the choice of two champagnes and we toured three separate portions of the vineyard. Allen provided so much knowledge about the grape varietals, the history of the growing technology and the Champagne program at the winery. After heading back to the 1886 house we took a trip to the upper patio for pictures with Keuka Lake as the backdrop. Next was a wine and food pairing provided by Lake Life. The tablescape was elegant adorned with Reidel stemware and fresh flowers. The dining room was filled with local art depicting the nature of Keuka Lake. We finished the tour in the lower level of the house with a hearty Port and dark chocolate pairing . I highly recommended booking one of the 1886 experiences. read more

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This place is a high volume business compared to some others around the lake. It was likely once much more appealing experience than it is today. The tasting navigation is below average with short pours. When questions were asked it seems nobody there really can answer questions with confidence. YES, all pours were not as advertised in the tasting guide for all 3 tastings in our party. That said they do a lot of things right with their wines. Some are okay at best. while others really have promise. We walked away with a number and are hopeful with some age they will further evolve. Time will tell. read more

I tagged along on a group tasting experience even though I don't drink, and I had a great time! The location was beautiful, so we had an amazing view during the tasting. Service was great! We were treated well and got to hear a bit of history about the winery as well as the selections we were offered. The charcuterie was wonderful. The combinations were very thoughtful and all options were delicious. My favorites were the Harpersfield Lapsang Suchong, Chardonnay butter, and the Rkatsiteli Hip Jam. All of the offerings were sold inside, along with other merchandise such as shirts and dog toys. read more

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Service was terrible, wine was mediocre at best. Was served a tasting and never asked again if we wanted anything else.

The service was amazing! The gentleman who executed our wine tasting was friendly, funny, and extremely knowledgeable! The atmosphere was welcoming, quaint, and perfect for a day out with my husband! read more

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This is a winery that is focused on the biology of the grapes and the geography of the area. You will not find a single low quality, sugared up wine that some in the Finger lakes produce. The history of the place, the respect for the science of wine, and the great wine club value stood out to me. The view of the tasting room overlooks the beautiful Keuka Lake and is a joy to take in while sipping carefully curated wines. I did not give 5 stars because although their wine is of high quality, I personally feel they are overpriced. You can buy same or better quality wines for less but we choose to support local and NYS businesses especially since NYS makes it so hard to succeed for small businesses owners. read more

Took my husband to the Finger Lakes for his birthday. We were staying near Keuka Lake so we decided to stop here for wine and snacks. This place did not disappoint. The wine was very good, as was the cheese plate and flatbread we had. The views were also incredible and the grounds were lovely. Would definitely come back. read more

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We had the most amazing sparking wine experience today with Lauren as our guide. We had no idea that Dr. Frank had sparkling wines and if you haven't tried them, they are a must!!! Lauren made the experience all that much better! read more

Konstantin Frank Winery - Wine tastings and small pairings! Very tasty!!! - Wine Tours Near Me - Hammondsport, New York

Such a pretty place, this! They have two kinds of seatings - one is with reservation (15 pp) where you get guided tastings (I believe tasting $$ are based on what you order) The other one (that we took) was self service and you seat yourself (FCFS) in what they call Eugenia's garden. It's really amazing, the vibe. It's right overlooking the lake and tbh they don't impose a time limit on how long you can be there. You can order some food (choice between a charcuterie board and a flatbread platter). They have a large selection of wines to choose from. Highly recommend this place if you're in the region :) read more

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We visited this beautifully situated winery one afternoon while on vacation choosing to forego the tasting. Instead we bought a pair of bottles, a 2023 semi-dry Riesling and a 2023 Gewurztraminer. Though we enjoyed both, the Riesling was considered by each of us to be better. read more

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My fiancé and I really enjoyed our time here. The hostess was very friendly and inviting. We ordered a charcuterie board and wine and had the option to sit anywhere outside. The food was delicious as well as the wine. Very peaceful, quiet & relaxing. Would definitely recommend! read more

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Easily the best winery we visited in the Finger Lakes! While it was a bit further away from where we were staying in Hector, Dr Frank's winery came so highly recommended to us by multiple people, we had to try it out. This was our first stop on our drive in from Philadelphia, so we didn't explore too much else around Hammondsport but definitely will need to on our next visit. We made reservations for tasting in advance, but since we arrived a bit earlier, we hung out in Eugenia's Garden (it had just opened for the season) and enjoyed a glass of wine there. Our server was helpful in recommending us a wine that would not be featured on our tasting later in the afternoon - the sav blanc was perfect for the warm day. The Garden was lovely, with lots of seating underneath a canopy but also some more exposed seating (including a gazebo area, where we sat); in addition to wine, they also serve some food and other drinks, so a great variety (we just stuck to wine). When it was time for our tasting, we were seated in the covered front patio and met our wonderful server. She beautifully walked us through each wine, providing us helpful background and tasting notes for each one but also giving us space and time to enjoy each sip while forming our own opinions. All the wines were so crisp and clean and quite memorable. The tasting focused on whites, and my personal favorite was the rose (surprisingly not sweet and actually a bit tart and incredibly easy to drink), but every one was fantastic. We shared with her that we were celebrating our 2nd wedding anniversary, and she brought over an extra tasting and a cheesecake for us to share which was so thoughtful. She truly was passionate about what she did, and she made our experience truly stellar. Dr. Frank's tasting room was a 10/10 experience. The servers are so kind and have passion for their work, and we appreciated being walked through each wine (not the same case for other wineries we visited). The space is beautiful, particularly the garden, and the wine is top notch. For only $15, we tried some spectacular wines that spanned a number of varietals, and the price point for bottles for home was incredibly reasonable (~$20-30ish). I highly recommend Dr. Frank to anyone visiting the Finger Lakes - we cannot wait to revisit! read more

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If you visit a single winery while in the finger lakes it should be this one. Not only was the service top notch, but it's the absolute best view there is and the wines are actually so good. You have a lot of good experiences while in this area, but this place is stunning, well staffed and has good wine. I beg you, please make this a stop while in the area. We did the the traditional tasting, added a charcuterie which they did and excellent job of explaining what went with what and it did, and then we even enjoyed our favorite wine on their stunning patio. All around an excellent experience read more

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We had a wonderful visit at this beautiful winery and peaceful setting. The cheese pairing was great. We really liked several of the wines and bought a bunch to bring home. Our server was new and fantastic. He was engaging and informative. The staff in the store were excellent as well. We will definitely go back if ever in the area again. read more

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tremendous views, tremendous selection, very outstanding wine and Dog friendly. This is a favorite of ours and we make sure to go there at least every year when we visit the family lakes read more

This was our first visit to this winery. We traveled 90 minutes to get there and it was worth the trip. The views of keuka lake are spectacular on the drive! Although the winery was crowded on Labor Day weekend, we were able to get right up to the bar out back. We Each did a tasting of three wines. The pours were 2 ounces and the server described each one before we took them to a picnic table. They were all excellent wines that we will purchase in the future. read more

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I went and did a wine tasting here with Georgie and had a great experience! Not only is Georgie (and the rest of the staff) very knowledgeable about the history of the wines you're served, he's absolutely hilarious! He definitely brought our wine tasting experience to the next level. The wines are also delicious and you get a fair pour and selection for only $18. I highly recommend! read more

Kicked off a girls weekend getaway at this winery, one of the only places that open up at 10am! Located in Hammondsport. This place has so much history and the dedication of 60yrs with 4 generations in the grape growing and winemaking in the finger lakes! Walked in and was asked if we had reservations, we didn't but we were still welcomed in. We were direct around back to place our orders and sit in the outside area. They have a lengthy wine list available. We all went with a flight of 3 wines for $12. Pours were generous. They also have some food options to compliment your wine. For my tasting I went with Blanc de blanc 2018, very dry.. not my favorite. Celebre was sweet and delicious. Muscat Ottonel 2020 was really good too. But this place it's all about the views, sitting outside with a bit of a warm breeze... perfect! read more

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My friend purchased tickets to the Holiday Market event, it was by far the best part of the weekend celebrating my birthday. It was a fun filled afternoon wondering through Chateau Frank and the beautiful property. The tastings and food pairings by far exceeded our expectations! Come to this event hungry, The Snowflake Tent had the most decadent spreads, cheeses, Gouda, and Hedonist Dark Chocolates literally melt in your mouth paired with Cabernet franc. The Chey's Pierogi Shop makes scrumptious home made pierogi's that we sampled, popcorn, fresh apples, soaps, candles, art, and so much more! Roasted Brussels I paired with the dry rose'. Turkey, cranberry sauce, and biscuit paired with Blanc de Blanc, so delicious! I am really regretting not purchasing a bottle or two of this bubbly wine for Thanksgiving! I'll look into if they are sold in the Syracuse area! And last but not least the Sweet Potato Pie paired with Semi Dry Riesling I chose was delectable! A really fun and fulfilling event, everyone was so pleasant and welcoming. We are already planning to attend this event next year! The tickets were a mere $20 apiece and included so much more than we imagined! read more

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Just a wonderful winery with a great cheese plate. Found all their wines to be tasty and the tasting was great value (sampled 6-7). read more

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With all our wine stops in the Finger Lakes, I'm surprised with haven't found Dr. Franks before. Probably because it's not on a main highway. But it was well-worth following the GPS. We were greeted warmly on a Monday without reservations. Weekends may have been more difficult, but in this case we were offered a choice of either a ala-carte experience with food and beverages or an educational wine tasting at the bar. We chose the latter and were introduced to George who made the experience both enjoyable and interesting. Even as first-time visitors, his enthusiasm for the wines were contagious and we learned not only about the wines, but the history of the vineyard and staff too! For a reasonable $15 each, my wife and I could select five wines (and so we shared 10) with a few bonus tastings thrown in. We were not rushed and spent an hour plus enjoying the wines and conversation. It helped that we were the only tasting customers for most of the time and we had George all to ourselves. Dr. Frank's is lucky to have him as an ambassador of good will representing a respected wine brand. We purchased some of our favorites from the tasting and received a rebate on of one tasting fee plus a 10% discount on six bottles. read more

We love this winery! Enough to drive an hour and half each way multiple times in our few years living in the finger lakes! James is amazing and so informative with our wine tasting, and we've had him every time. The cheese board pairing is definitely a smaller portion, but delicious in every bite. This most recent visit, we decided to join the wine club which is very reasonable and everyone was very helpful setting us up and answering questions. They ship to our home state too! Yay! read more

Dr. Frank has got customer experience covered. Great wines combined with a great setting and even great views. Loved the way the entire place was setup. Different kinds of seating and there are fun ones with swings. We were lucky to experience all given that we went as soon as they opened. There are quite some photo options available. And of course the wines were great! read more

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Breath taking views!! This is where it all started. I would highly recommend this be a definite stop for your finger lakes trip. The fall is less crowded and the change of season colors adds to the adventure. Be sure to leave time to stop in the historic town of Hammondsport. read more

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Was unable to wine taste because we had no reservation. It was a Monday, late October, and reservation was recommended but not necessary. We would have to wait 1/2 hour for the next appointment. Oh well, there are 5or more other wineries ready, willing and more than able to provide a great wine tasting experience. read more

Really nice staff members and a gorgeous view on the patio (even with the rainy day we went!) We went for the wine tasting and they definitely gave generous pours. My favorite was the white Brut, being partial to a dry wine. Not a fan of the red. read more

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It has gone downhill. We were ignored to get a tasting. So went in to buy wine. Stood in line 10 minutes. They kept saying "we'll be right with you". Then I asked if this was check out register. NO! It was in a different room so 11 of us went to correct room! No signage anywhere to direct us. We were impressed 4 years ago, but not this trip. Staff sure has bad attitude. A smile and hello goes a long way! But the scenery was beautiful! read more

Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery was our favorite stop during our wine tasting trip to the Finger Lakes. Going in, we were already familiar with their wines and were eagerly looking forward to our visit. And they did not disappoint. Aside from the fact that their wines are probably THE BEST wines in the entire Finger Lakes, the instructional guided tasting which was offered was very educational and carried out in the smartest and safest manner we've seen compared to other Finger Lakes wineries during COVID times. The 45 mins to an hour of guided tasting consisted of different stations, indoor and outdoor, and was meant to create a one-way flow of traffic to eliminate cross interaction with other people, and to limit the amount of people in an enclosed area for a short period of time. At each station, a different staff member talked about the winery's history, wine making techniques, etc. At many Finger Lakes' wineries, it is not uncommon for the person serving you wine to only have general knowledge about the wines. However, at Dr. Konstantin Frank's, all the staff is incredibly well-learned and passionate about the wines they make. They also take the time to chat with you and do not make you feel rushed. The wine tasting is $10 for 5 wines and does not include the free welcome wine - a sweet and refreshing Gruner Veltliner. Of the 5 wines we tasted, we got to choose from a rotating selection of 15 different wines. Honestly, there was not a single wine that I did not enjoy, and I have to say, the red wines here blew me away. Finger Lakes reds to me drinks like diluted red wine and I'm not a fan, but the ones we've had at Dr. Konstantin Frank's (the 2016 and 2017 vintages) were impressive. Still, the best part of the experience is when you're learning and chatting with knowledgeable staff members who know what they're talking about. After the tasting, my husband and I shared a bottle of the Célèbre Rosé outside at one of their many picnic tables facing the vineyard and enjoyed the delicious complimentary snack mix given to us when we first arrived. If you do decide to visit, which you absolutely should, make sure to make reservations! read more

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