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The judgment of Paris revisited: a California triumph

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The judges at a wine tasting in 1976 in Paris, France, ranked California wines higher that French products and gave California wines a new reputation for quality among the French. The quality of California vines and the skill of the state's winemakers were the reasons for the triumph.

Author: Asher, Gerald
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Gourmet
Subject: Food/cooking/nutrition
ISSN: 0017-2553
Year: 1997
Competitions, Wine tasting

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Up, up and away: California's prestige sparklers

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The production of fine sparkling wines from California began in the 1960s and are based on the traditional grapes of Champagne, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Despite their close relation to the French varieties, California sparkling wines developed their own distinct styles.

Author: Asher, Gerald
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Gourmet
Subject: Food/cooking/nutrition
ISSN: 0017-2553
Year: 1996
History, Sparkling wines

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Merlot: a kinder, gentler grape

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California Merlots are often delicious and have finally been made widely available. Many producers include a small portion of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes to give the lighter Merlot more structure. Good selections and a history of the wine are given.

Author: Asher, Gerald
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Gourmet
Subject: Food/cooking/nutrition
ISSN: 0017-2553
Year: 1992
Appreciation, Merlot (Wine)

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Subjects list: California, Wine and wine making, Wine making
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