 Daniel Gehrs Wines Announces
A 94 Point Score from the Ultimate Wine Challenge for our 2009 Central Coast CABERNET SAUVIGNON. Dateline New York City, May, 2011- The winners of the Ultimate Beverage Challenge's (UBC) second annual Ultimate Wine Challenge are announced after judging was held at Astor Center in New York City on May 2-6, 2011. Based on the 100 Point rating system the 2009 Daniel Gehrs Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon received a 94 Point rating together with accolades of "Excellent", "Highly Recommended" "Finalist" and, importantly in today's competitive market, "Great Value" at the winery suggested retail price of only $20. Tasting Notes from the extraordinary panel of judges including two Masters of Wine (MW) read: "Red fruit compote notes in the perfumed, cranberry bouquet. Harmonious balance and easy tannins highlight the textbook Cabernet flavor profile. Long, luxurious finish." Scoring an impressive 3rd place ranking overall among the hundreds of Cabernets entered from around the world the Daniel Gehrs 2009 Central Coast Cabernet was also the top finisher among all 2009 Cabernet entries. Dan has long been a champion of highest quality yet value priced wines to which the results of this prestigious, international competition vividly bear witness. Take a look at the other award winning Cabernet Sauvignons and wineries that our 2009 Cabernet beat out in this competition: 2007 Cakebread Napa Valley $61 2008 Clos du Val Napa Valley $35 2006 Charles Krug-Peter Mondavi Family Selection Napa Valley $69 2005 Simi Reserve Alexander Valley $60 2005 Chimney Rock Tomahawk Vineyard Stags Leap District $115 2007 Jordan Alexander Valley $52 2006 Clos du Val Stags Leap Estate $70 2007 Hess Collection Mount Veeder $48 For a complete list of results, including all Finalists and Scores, visit 2011 Results. | 
