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Steven Spurrier, Organized 1976 Judgment of Paris, Dies

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

It was the Judgment of Paris that put California wine on the map, promoting the expansion of wine in the New World.  Spurrier himself was a champion of French wine, and, as such, was as surprised at anyone about the … Continue reading →

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Remembering the Judgment of Paris

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Four people — Steven Spurrier, George Taber, Warren Winiarski and Bo Barrett — along with Violet Grgich, daughter of “Mike” Grgich — who were actively involved in the “Judgment of Paris” gathered on the stage of the Smithsonian Institution’s National … Continue reading →

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