The article reflects on the impact of the 1976 Judgment of Paris wine tasting, where California wines notably competed against established French wines. This pivotal event catalyzed the rise of California's wine industry, influencing perceptions and hierarchies. Fifty years later, winemakers Pax Mahle and Patrick Cappiello are organizing the '1976 Redo' to honor that legacy and highlight the exceptional quality of contemporary American wines. By showcasing 394 wines, they aim to illustrate the remarkable advancements in American viticulture since the original tasting.
People need to support American wine more,” Cappiello says. “I was seeing such glimpses of genius coming out of wines in America that I knew woul...
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