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Frederick Frank – President
Dr. Konstantin Frank Wine Cellars<\/h3>\n

Frederick Frank is president of Dr. Konstantin Frank Wine Cellars, a position he has held since 1993. After graduating from Cornell University, Fred worked for Banfi Vintners in sales from 1979 to 1982, before attending Geisenheim Research Institute for Viticulture and Enology in West Germany in 1982-1983. He was managing director of Old Brookville Vineyard at Banfi from 1984 to 1993.<\/p>\n

Under Fred\u2019s leadership the winery\u2019s production and number of honors received has increased greatly, with Dr. Frank\u2019s Riesling poured on numerous occasions in the White House. Wines from Dr. Frank\u2019s winery are now available in over 30 states, making them among the most visible and well-known produced in New York State. The winery draws 70,000 visitors each year, providing a considerable boost for the local economy.<\/p>\n

Fred, the winery, and its wines have been featured in such publications as the Wall Street Journal, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Wine & Spirits Magazine, New York Times, The Washington Post, Wine Enthusiast and more. Daughter Meaghan Frank is the winery\u2019s General Manager. Fred enjoys his time working together with Meaghan to continue the winery\u2019s vision and consistent delivery of excellence.<\/p>\n

Join Fred & Maryclaire Frank on this \u201cBucket List\u201d trip to Portugal. This once-in-a-lifetime program combines a 4-night land tour, staying three nights in Lisbon and one night in Porto before our 7-night Douro cruise. We\u2019ll see the sights of Lisbon, the mountaintop castles of Sintra, miraculous Fatima, the university city of Coimbra and enjoy a relaxed night in beautiful Porto. This is a relaxed and leisurely introduction to Portugal before boarding our 7-night Douro River cruise aboard the luxurious ship AmaDouro.<\/p>\n

After the Douro cruise, there is an optional 3-night post-cruise extension north from Porto into Galicia, the cool climate Spanish province, home to the Basque people, amazing Michelin star restaurants and superb Albari\u00f1o white wines.<\/p>\n

This website explains nearly everything about this trip. Feel free to share this with any like-minded friends.<\/p>\n

Fred & Maryclaire Frank<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t

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