2022 Blaufränkisch
NY - Lake Erie
Size: 750ml - Bottle
Can ship to addresses within PA, OH, NY, TX, CA, FL, VA, IL and 32 other states.
Blaufränkisch, a traditional Austrian red variety that grows very well in our region, is a consistently interesting wine. This latest vintage expresses aromas of cranberries and dried flowers with medium-full body and soft, velvety tannins. Luxurious cherry, black plum, and tobacco leaf aromatics harmonizing with dark chocolate and vanilla flavors are also characteristic. This exceptional wine won the highest Platinum Award at the prestigious 2025 Monterey International Wine Competition. See what Competition Director, Rich Cook had to say:
“A distinctive nose of orange zest and talc kicks things off here, and it translates to a bright berry and cola driven flavor profile with some tobacco hints supporting the fruit. It won’t hurt to chill this a little bit to accentuate its freshness. As I often like to remind myself, don’t be put off by a wine just because the name is difficult to pronounce or the place it comes from seems odd - just dive in and see what’s there for you.” 94 Points
Serve with a nice, hearty stew or pasta with a tomato or vinegar-based sauce. This beautifully ruby colored wine also makes a very nice base for sangria.
Current Vintage Awards
Platinum Award (94 Points) – 2025 Monterey International Wine Competition Monterey, CA
Recent Vintage Awards
Gold Medal – 2017 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
Silver Medal – 2023 International Women’s Wine Competition Sonoma, CA
Silver Medal – 2022 Monterey International Wine Competition
Taste & Character
Acidity: Moderate
Tannins: Medium
Oak: Medium
Recommended Bottle Longevity: Long (Greater than 5 years)
Body: Medium
Details
Harvest Dates: October 2022
Vineyard: Olde Chautauqua Farms
Bottling Date: March 2025
Average Degree Brix: 19.2
Titratable Acidity: 6.8 g/L
pH at Bottling: 3.66
Alcohol Level: 13.2%
Blend/Composition: 100% 2022 Blaufränkisch
Fermentation: On the skins for 7 days with punch down 2-3 times per day
Yeast: RC212
MLF: Full
Aging: 30 months in New French and multiuse French and Hungarian oak barrels.
We can ship wine direct to addresses within PA, and select states.
You must be 21 years or older to enter the online wine store and adult signature (21 yrs or older) is required to receive delivery of all shipped wine orders. If an adult is not at your home address during the day, we recommend you have the package shipped to your workplace if possible.
Wine CANNOT ship via FedEx Smartpost. If this is chosen as the shipping method, we will automatically change the shipper to FedEx. Extra charges may be incurred.
For convenience and to save on shipping you can order online and pick up later at our Winery or at our Erie Colony Plaza retail location. Just select PICK UP AT WINERY as the shipping method during check-out.
