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The only reporter present at the mythic Paris Tasting of 1976 for the first time introduces the eccentric American winemakers and records the tremendous aftershocks of this historic event that changed forever the world of 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.
Publisher : Scribner; First Paperback edition (November 21, 2006)
Language : English
Paperback : 350 pages
ISBN-10 : 0743297326
ISBN-13 : 978-0743297325
Item Weight : 13.1 ounces
Dimensions : 6 x 0.9 x 9 inches
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Customers find the book easy to read and enjoyable. They appreciate the blend of history and wine knowledge, with interesting personal histories of winemakers and estate owners from the beginning. The book provides a wealth of information about the 1970s wine market, the burst of California, and the true story behind the movie Bottle Shock. Readers praise the well-researched, factual, and informative content. They also enjoy the author’s writing style and story.
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