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Judgment of Paris: 50 Years Later – A Historic Re-Enactment

I am still buzzing from the incredible energy at the Union Station Hotel, in Nashville, for our Judgment of Paris: 50 Years Later – A Historic Re-Enactment. It was an absolute honor to moderate this blind tasting and lead such a sharp panel of professionals and passionate guests through an eye-opening afternoon of pure discovery.

 

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A. Pinot Noir

B. Viognier

C. Merlot

D. Sauvignon Blanc

Fifty Pounds and a Gazillion Seeds

Lodi, the self-proclaimed “Zinfandel Capital of the World” (it produces over 40% of California’s zin), is also home to over 130 different grape varieties, more than any other California region. These include: The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

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