The Judgment of Paris collection

The Judgment of Paris collection

Celebrate the Anniversary of the Judgment of Paris with these videos. Full documentary coming soon, only on SOMM TV. We open the original wines, show the films inspired by the event, and learn about all the people that made this iconic event happen.

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The Judgment of Paris collection
  • SOMM 3

    Three legends open the rarest bottles of their careers, while expert blind tasters gather in NY for a tasting reminiscent of the 1976 Judgment of Paris.

  • Bottle Shock

    In 1976, Steven Spurrier, a sommelier in Paris, comes to the Napa Valley to take the best he can find to Paris for a blind taste test against French wine.

  • Bottle Shock Live Watch

    Steven Spurrier and Jason Wise sat down and watched Bottle Shock together, only the second time Steven had ever seen it.

  • Steven Spurrier - Legends of the Vine

    From his wine shop and school in Paris to the hills of Napa, the Judgment of Paris, and championing lesser known wines around the world, Steven Spurrier was the definition of a wine professional. Wine greats Jancis Robinson, DLynn Proctor, Dustin Wilson, and more remember this legend including ne...

  • Drink a Bottle - Heitz Cellars

    The 46th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris is coming and so is our upcoming feature film about the event! To celebrate we have a special episode of “Drink a Bottle” with the host of CNN’s “Nomad” Carlton McCoy and longtime Heitz Vineyard manager Mark Neal drinking the famous and incredibly rar...

  • Drink a Bottle - Clos du Val

    Steven Spurrier is joined by DLynn Proctor, Madeline Puckette, and Steve Matthiasson as they open the 1972 Clos du Val from the Judgment of Paris.

  • Drink a Bottle - Mayacamas

    To continue our celebration of the Judgment of Paris, this episode features winemaker Braiden Albrecht as he opens the 1971 Cabernet Sauvignon featured in the Paris Wine Tasting of 1976.

  • Drink a Bottle - Ridge Vineyards

    In this special extended scene, winemaker and legend Paul Draper opens his 1971 Cabernet Sauvignon that was featured in the Judgment of Paris.

  • Drink a Bottle - Late Harvest Mayacamas

    Wine legends Jean Arnold Sessions and Bernard Portet open the wine that inspired the Judgment of Paris tasting.

  • The Real Bottle Shock

    In 2008, a film came out about the 1976 Judgment of Paris. It featured Alan Rickman as Steven Spurrier and an all-star cast set in Napa. There was only one problem, Steven Spurrier wasn't told. Hear Steven and Bella Spurrier's thoughts on the film and being portrayed by the iconic actor.

  • Weekly Wine: JOP Reds

    Celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris, Shakera recommends three red wines from wineries in the tasting including Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, and Mayacamas Cabernet Sauvignon.

  • Weekly Wine: JOP Whites

    Celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris, Shakera recommends three wines from wineries in the tasting including Chalone Estate Chardonnay, Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Chardonnay, and Freemark Abbey Chardonnay.