George Taber
George M. Taber is an American author and journalist known for his work in the wine industry. He is best known for his book 'Judgment of Paris,' which recounts the 1976 Paris Wine Tasting where French judges rated Californian wines higher than French ones, a pivotal event in the wine world.
Books
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1. Judgement Of Paris
California vs. France and the Historic 1976 Paris Tasting That Revolutionized Wine
In a captivating narrative that intertwines history, culture, and the art of winemaking, this book chronicles the pivotal 1976 Paris Wine Tasting event, where French judges conducted a blind tasting to compare French wines with those from California. To the astonishment of the wine world, the results revealed that California wines were on par with, and in some cases superior to, their French counterparts. This unexpected outcome not only challenged the long-standing dominance of French wines but also revolutionized the global wine industry, highlighting the potential of New World wines and forever altering perceptions of quality and prestige in winemaking.
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