2010 Ultimate Wine Challenge Results

Ultimate Wine Challenge

June 7-11, 2010

Astor Center, New York City

A note on Ultimate Wine Challenge scoring results:

All wines were evaluated by a select group of judges under the most ideal tasting conditions, at the proper service temperature, in manageable flights of no more than eight wines; and in high-quality glassware specific for wine type and varietal.

Wines were poured into numbered glasses in a separate room, served blind in small flights based upon wine type, origin, varietal and price, and evaluated and scored by panels using a unique variation of the 100-point scale. A total of 62 individual flights were evaluated over the course of the first two days. Those wines whose average scores were 90 points and above were then evaluated on the third day in an additional round of flights as finalists, with the top scorer in 23 categories awarded the coveted Chairman's Trophy.

In addition to the award designation of Chairman's Trophy and Finalist, wines are distinguished with the following Accolades based upon final results:

95-100 Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
90-94 Excellent, Highly Recommended
85-89 Very Good, Strong Recommendation
80-84 Good, Recommended

Entered products that were scored below 80 points have not been included; Ultimate Beverage Challenge is dedicated to recognizing the best of the best, and that, in our opinion, begins with a score of 80 as being indicative of products of commendation and consumer worthiness.

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Champagne/Sparkling | White Wines | Red Wines | Dessert | Fortified