1976 wine tasting books

Only one journalist bothered to attend, a time correspondent, looking for a possible american angle. In 1976, a paris wine shop arranged a tasting as a gimmick to introduce some california wines. Stags leap wine cellars slv cabernet sauvignon 1976, red. The only reporter present at the mythic paris tasting of 1976a blind tasting where a panel of esteemed french judges chose upstart california wines over frances bestfor the first time introduces the eccentric american winemakers and records the tremendous aftershocks of this historic event that changed forever the world of wine. California versus france and the 1976 wine tasting that changed the world. Scribner has just published the judgment of paris california vs. The following is a summary of the results of the 1976 blind taste test, with the points each wine received in parentheses.

That revolutionary may day in 1976 when california wines bested frances finest forty years ago, a copernican moment took place in. This is the book that tells the story of the first time the world realized that wine can be great even from placesotherthanfrance. France and the historic 1976 paris tasting that revolutionized wine, at stags leap wine cellars, and on may 24, stags leap will host a joint open. After that, the whole world started to develop wine, and the book goes on to describe the rise of the industry in australia and south africa, as well as how things changed in napa. The response of the french judges to the results was that the california wines would not age and the french wines would win if tasted again in 30 years.

The 2015 vintage has been named hommage a paul pontallier to commemorate the late md paul pontallier. Over the last month, there has been a lot of buzz in the wine industry and in the media in general about the 30th anniversary of the 1976 judgment of paris. Relive the 1976 judgment of paris at these wineries the. All about bordeaux wine guide 1976 bordeaux wine is the product of a very hot, sunny year with severe drought conditions. Perhaps youd like to find new types of wine to try, or better yet, youre shooting for a career in the drinks business. Taber is the author of judgment of paris, the 2006 wine book of. What was particularly striking was the allfrench tasting panel. If youre just getting into wine, where do you start. Over that time, the library has built what renowned wine writer hugh johnson called the greatest wine library in the world, including 30,000 books in more than 50 languages, rare books and manuscripts, historic records and research data, and materials in. If ever there was a winethemed cinderella story, it would have to be the 1976 paris tasting, also known somewhat satirically as the judgment of paris.

Judgement of paris 1976 french vs californian wines. Briefly as theres tons of excellent documentation on this event available anywhere fine wine books are sold, and of course, the interwebz a british wine merchant set up a. Steven spurrier, an englishman who owned a wine shop in paris, wanted to drum up business. France the historic 1976 paris tasting that revolutionized wine by george. You can experience the legacies of this historic wine tasting in person when you visit the napa wineries that participated in the judgment of paris 35 years ago. In 1976 taber published an account in time about the famous paris tasting, when unknown california wines bested the best french wines in a blind chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon tasting. The white house served french wines from the days of george washington right up through lyndon b. Spurrier organized the paris wine tasting of 1976, which unexpectedly elevated the status of california wine and promoted the expansion of wine production in the new world. From tasting tips to vineyard tours and everything in between by. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. If the soils of the napa valley could produce wines that bested the best. White wines of the 1976 tasting chateau montelena 1973, napa valleycalistoga 2. Spring mountain 1973, napa valleyspring mountain 104.

A second film judgment of paris, based on george tabers book of the same name was in the works, and there has been controversy between. The judgment of paris, as that may 24, 1976, wine tasting has come to be known, began as a publicity stunt. This book tells a story, and its the best such wine book ive ever read. The only reporter present at the mythic paris tasting of 1976a blind tasting where a panel of esteemed french judges.

The paris wine tasting of 1976, also known as the judgment of paris, was a wine competition organized in paris on 24 may 1976 by steven spurrier, a british wine merchant, in which french judges carried out two blind tasting comparisons. Each grape has its own colored flavor wheel, with descriptors such as acai berry, cigar box and tar. That revolutionary may day in 1976 when california wines. Today marks the anniversary of the paris wine tasting of 1976, a blind tasting panel that came to be known as the judgement of paris more on that in a moment. France and the historic 1976 paris tasting that revolutionized wine.

Uks largest gift services with over 2500 products specialising in bordeaux wine and vintage port for special occasions. While the practice of wine tasting is as ancient as its production, a more formalized methodology has slowly become established from the 14th century onwards. Rewriting california wines herstory, from judgment of paris to today meet joanne depuy and patricia gallaghergastaud, who played as large a. He is also the founder of the academie du vin and christies wine course, in addition to authoring and coauthoring several wine books. The judgment of paris, this time at home the new york times. The only reporter present at the mythic paris tasting of 1976a blind tasting where. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Stores and prices for 1976 chateau margaux, margaux prices, stores, tasting notes and market data.

This historic wine tasting has become a landmark event for the california wine industry in general and was a pivotal turning point for the napa valley in particular. All this history leads up to the famous tasting in 1976, when california wines beat out french wines in a blind taste test in paris. If you are seeking more indepth information on anything and everything related to the bordeaux wine region please see the. France and the historic 1976 paris tasting that revolutionized wine audiobook by george m. France and the historic 1976 paris tasting that revolutionized wine by.

Judgement of paris cameron hughes wine tasting room. It was on that day that two napa valley wines chateau montelenas 1973 chardonnay and stags leap wine cellars 1973 cabernet sauvignon prevailed in a blind tasting competition between french and american wines, known today as the judgment of paris. Needless to say, the french judges were speechless after the points were tallied and the labels were revealed. It was the account of the tasting in paris on 24 may 1976 that transformed the wine industry. France and the historic 1976 paris tasting that revolutionized wine scribner. The paris tasting of 1976 was recently put to film in the movie bottle shock. Judgment of paris is one of the best books on california wine ive ever read. Find the best wine books picked by pros what are the best wine books. May 24, 1976 has gone down in the wine history books as the day when everything changed for california. The top books for wine lovers, chosen by the editors of half full. Campbell mattisons wine hunter is also a good book but judgment of paris is less sentimental, and much broader. The tasting became known as the judgment of paris, and ended an era in which it was thought that fine wine came only from europe. While most of the wineries that were selected for the 1976 tasting are still open today, many folks are interested in stopping by the top takers of cabernet and chardonnay. France and the historic 1976 paris tasting that revolutionized wine ebook.

The judgement of paris about the 1976 paris wine tasting. It was a 1973 stags leap cabernet sauvignon that came in first at the now famous 1976 paris tasting, the blind tasting of bordeaux and california cabernet sauvignon set up by the english wine merchant steven spurrier. The paris wine tasting of 1976, also known as the judgment of paris, was a wine competition. A turning point for wine thirty years ago in paris, a publicity stunt for a wine shop started a revolution for the napa valley. The very best wine books picked by pros wine folly. Rewriting california wines herstory, from judgment of. The tasting was done blind, and organizers expected the french wines to win handily. Chalone vineyards 1974, monterey countysoledad 121.

Following a pattern that is standard for wine books, wine folly is divided into wine styles lightbodied, aromatic, etc. France and the historic 1976 paris tasting that revolutionized wine by george m. At this legendary contesta blind tastinga panel of top french wine experts shocked the industry by choosing unknown california wines over frances best. Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the judgment of paris. France and the historic 1976 paris tasting that revolutionized. Ive been reading the excellent book by george m taber called judgement of paris california vs france and the historic 1976 paris tasting that revolutionised wine. Wine tasting is the sensory examination and evaluation of wine. The 1976 judgment of paris wine tasting the spruce. For nearly a century, the uc davis library has supported excellence in viticulture and enology teaching and research. The 1976 judgment totally changed the game, says white, who runs the popular wine blog terroirist and is the author of the forthcoming book.