Wine History

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A dramatic depiction of the 1976 Judgement of Paris wine tasting, highlighting the surprise victory of a Napa Valley Chardonnay over French wines.

Judgement of Paris: 2026 marks 50th anniversary of wine upset

Fifty years ago, on May 24, 1976, a blind tasting in Paris saw a Chardonnay crafted by a Croatian immigrant from Napa Valley beat France's finest, forever changing the world of wine.

Marco Alves·May 26, 2026