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Highlights
- 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.
- Author(s): George M Taber
- 336 Pages
- Cooking + Food + Wine, Beverages
- Series Name: A Gift for Wine Lovers
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About the Book
Told for the first time by the only reporter present, this is the full story of the mythic Paris Tasting of 1976--a blind tasting where a panel of esteemed French judges shocked the industry by choosing unknown California wines over France's best.Book Synopsis
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.Review Quotes
"Judgment of Paris is one of the best books on California wine I've ever read." -- James Laube, Wine Spectator
"[Taber] tells the tale with the same authority, depth, and clarity as the American wines that won. . . . Fascinating characters, great locales, and a fine bouquet." -- Walter Isaacson, author of Benjamin Franklin
"A vivid, robust story that goes down smoothly." -- Entertainment Weekly
"Engrossing." -- Eric Asimov, The New York Times
"If ever a story about wine could rise above the 'cooking, wine, and spirits' category and find a wider public, this is it." -- Barron's
Dimensions (Overall): 8.92 Inches (H) x 6.1 Inches (W) x .84 Inches (D)
Weight: .82 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 336
Series Title: A Gift for Wine Lovers
Genre: Cooking + Food + Wine
Sub-Genre: Beverages
Publisher: Scribner Book Company
Theme: Alcoholic, General
Format: Paperback
Author: George M Taber
Language: English
Street Date: December 1, 2006
TCIN: 76988828
UPC: 9780743297325
Item Number (DPCI): 247-13-0645
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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