Judgment of Paris – A Blind Tasting Experience
Join the Permian Basin Chapter of the Wine Society of Texas for a fascinating evening as we revisit one of the most historic wine tastings ever held — the Judgment of Paris.
On May 24, 1976, British wine merchant Steven Spurrier organized a blind tasting in Paris to celebrate the American Bicentennial. Renowned French judges were asked to evaluate some of California's finest Chardonnays and Cabernet Sauvignons alongside prestigious White Burgundies and Bordeaux wines.
The results stunned the wine world. The judges ranked the California wines ahead of their French counterparts in both categories, forever changing the global perception of American wine. The winning wines were the 1973 Château Montelena Chardonnay and the 1973 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon.
For our reenactment, participants will experience the same style of blind tasting by comparing:
Château Montelena Chardonnay
A comparable White Burgundy
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon
A comparable Bordeaux Red
Taste each wine without knowing its identity, cast your vote, and see whether your selections match those of the historic 1976 judges.
Date & Time
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Time: 7:00-9:00 PM
Location
Woodland Park Clubhouse, 1000 Woodland Park Ave, Midland, TX 79705
Cost
$65 Members
$75 Guests
RSVP and Payment
Pay at the door by cash or check.
Please RSVP by July 27th via email (shirley@winesocietyoftexas.org) and let us know if you’ll be attending — and how many guests you’ll bring — so we can plan accordingly for food and bubbly..
Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact Shirley Choate at shirley@winesocietyoftexas.org and phone number 432-553-6408.
Please note: If you cancel after the reservation deadline or are a no-show, you will still be charged for the event.
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