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A ‘Reenactment’ of the 1976 Judgment of Paris Wine Tasting
Celebrate half a century since the iconic Paris wine showdown with a fun blind tasting that’ll test your palate!
The 1976 Judgment of Paris
A Blind Tasting Experience at Camas Cellars
One tasting changed the wine world forever.
In 1976, a small blind tasting in Paris shocked the wine industry when California wines defeated some of France’s most respected producers. What was expected to be a victory lap for French wine became one of the most important moments in modern wine history.
Now it’s your turn to judge.
Join us at Camas Cellars for an interactive blind tasting inspired by the legendary Judgment of Paris. You’ll taste through a curated lineup of NINE Old World and New World wines (3 Chardonnays, 3 Pinot Noirs, 3 Cabernets) without seeing the labels, score them yourself, and compare your results to the famous 1976 outcome.
Will tradition win?
Or will the challenger take the crown?
During this guided educational tasting, we’ll explore:
• The history behind the 1976 Judgment of Paris
• Why the results shocked the wine world
• How blind tasting changes perception
• The differences between Old World and New World winemaking styles
• How Washington & Oregon wines compare in today’s global wine conversation
THE BLIND TASTING WINES:
- 2023 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay, Napa Valley
- 2023 Louis Jadot Meursault, France
- Willamette Valley Chardonnay
- 2021 Frank Family Pinot Noir, Carneros, Napa Valley
- 2023 Joseph Drouhin Cote de Nuits Villages, France
- Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
- 2021 Stags Leap ‘SLV’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
- 2021 Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
- Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon
Guests will receive a tasting scorecard and participate in a live reveal of the wines at the end of the evening.
Light bites will be provided.
Whether you’re a seasoned wine lover or simply curious about one of wine’s greatest stories, this event is designed to be approachable, educational, and fun.
Seats are limited due to the interactive format.
Reservations requried.
Date: Thursday, May 21st
Times: 5-7pm or 7-9pm – Please arrive on time
Location: Camas Cellars
Tickets: $125
Wine Club Members: $95
RESERVE HERE – PAY AT EVENT
