Judgment of Paris: California vs. France and the Historic 1976 Paris Tasting That Revolutionized Wine

The Paris Tasting of 1976 will forever be remembered as the landmark event that transformed the wine industry. At this legendary contest -- a blind tasting -- a panel of top French wine experts shocked the industry by choosing unknown California wines over France's best.

George M. Taber, the only reporter present, recounts this seminal contest and its far-reaching effects, focusing on three gifted unknowns behind the winning wines: a college lecturer, a real estate lawyer, and a Yugoslavian immigrant. With unique access to the main players and a contagious passion for his subject, Taber renders this historic event and its tremendous aftershocks -- repositioning the industry and sparking a golden age for viticulture across the globe. With an eclectic cast of characters and magnificent settings, Judgment of Paris is an illuminating tale and a story of the entrepreneurial spirit of the new world conquering the old. more

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4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Oct-05-2009; By George!; "The best fertilizer for a vineyard is the footsteps of the owner." Tabor captures the sentiment of this statement as he gives his readers a sense of the passions of the California winemakers whose wines were in the Judgment of Paris....; read full review | report as inappropriate

1/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-17-2009; sour grapes; This book traces the history of the first great California winemakers in childish detail, like a four year old telling about their day. It's the most poorly written book I've ever read, and the occasional interesting factoid was hardly...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-12-2009; Enjoyable Story - Great Wine Introduction; A toast to this delightful book The story of the California wine history is enjoyable in itself and shows how a handful of dedicated people can change the world. The story of the unexpected outcome and consequences of the 1976 tasting in...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Aug-04-2009; The Real History of Napa Wine Pioneers; The history of the wineries and their owners makes one appreciate the hard work and vision that was there. It is interesting to learn of the different ways wine was produced and the learning experience of getting it right. I'm giving...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Oct-05-2009; By George!; "The best fertilizer for a vineyard is the footsteps of the owner." Tabor captures the sentiment of this statement as he gives his readers a sense of the passions of the California winemakers whose wines were in the Judgment of Paris....; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jan-07-2009; book; Not bad for a used book. Some wear and tear but was nice enough to give as a Christmas gift!; read full review | report as inappropriate

1/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-17-2009; sour grapes; This book traces the history of the first great California winemakers in childish detail, like a four year old telling about their day. It's the most poorly written book I've ever read, and the occasional interesting factoid was hardly...; read full review | report as inappropriate