Hammondsport, New York – June 26, 2014 – Dr. Frank’s is having an incredible year for ratings and awards from prestigious publications and international wine competitions. Results from the recent Ultimate Wine Challenge make an impressive addition as the competition is judged exclusively by top sommeliers, wine authors and journalists from around the globe.
The Dr. Frank 2012 Riesling Reserve topped the list of the world’s best Rieslings at the Ultimate Wine Challenge with a “96 Point” rating, “Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation” and “Chairman’s Trophy”. The 2012 Riesling Reserve has won a total of 20 gold medals, 3 90+ ratings in prestigious wine publications and was recently included among the world’s top Rieslings in Stuart Pigott’s new book, “The Riesling Story: The Best White Wine on Earth”.
The Dr. Frank 2013 Gewürztraminer was listed among the world’s best Gewürztraminers at the Ultimate Wine Challenge with a “95 Point” rating, “Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation” and “Chairman’s Trophy”.
Ratings of 90 and above were given to the Dr. Frank 2012 Pinot Gris, Dr. Frank 2013 Dry Riesling, Chateau Frank 2008 Blanc de Blancs, Chateau Frank 2007 Blanc de Noirs and Chateau Frank 2007 Brut at the Ultimate Wine Challenge as well.
Now in its fourth generation, Dr. Konstantin Frank Wine Cellars continues as New York’s most award-winning winery since 1962. Located on Keuka Lake a few miles north of Hammondsport, Dr. Konstantin Frank Vinifera Wine Cellars has long been associated with the New York wine revolution. Its founder, Dr. Konstantin Frank, helped pioneer the introduction of the European vitis vinifera grapevines in the eastern United States. For his contributions in the American wine industry he was inducted into the Wine Spectator’s “Hall of Fame.”
For more information, please contact Frederick Frank at (800) 320-0735 or visit the website at www.drfrankwines.com.
