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Napa Valley's Grand Cru: Heitz Martha's Vineyard

Posted by Darren Scott on Nov 22nd 2017

Heitz’s Martha’s Vineyard Cabernet ranks among the most famous California wines of the 20th Century, having appeared in the legendary Judgment of Paris tasting of 1976 that catapulted Napa Valley to i … read more

The Judgment of Paris and the Rise of Wine Critics

Posted by Alex Andrawes with Darren Scott on Oct 20th 2017

In 1976, noted wine critic Steven Spurrier organized a blind taste test in Paris, with French judges selected to assess the quality of the top California Cabernet Sauvignons and Chardonnays against … read more