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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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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Drink a Bottle - Late Harvest Mayacamas
Wine legends Jean Arnold Sessions and Bernard Portet open the wine that inspired the Judgment of Paris tasting.
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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.
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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.
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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.