On this day, 49 years ago, May 24, 1976 (April 26, 1976, the "Paris Trial" was a blind confrontation between old and new world wines. The most famous blind tasting in history was a confrontation between French wines and American wines in Paris on May 24, 1976. The idea of holding this event at that time was a bit funny. France is the leader in the wine world, and the United States is the younger brother. In fact, when the nine top French wine critics received the invitation, they only knew that they wanted to taste a batch of California wines. They didn't know that they would have blind tasting French and American wines until they sat down. If they had known this earlier, it is hard to say whether they would have attended. In terms of media, except George MTaber, a reporter for Time magazine based in Paris, who was present based on his friendship with the organizers, no French newspaper paid attention to the organizers 'invitation. Steven Spurrier, an Englishman, opened a wine cellar in Paris in 1971 and opened a wine school. There were many American institutions and Americans around the store, so he specialized in British and American business. Interaction with customers, coupled with assistant Patricia Gallagher, who is American, gave him the opportunity to hear some stories about Napa Valley. Later, Spurrier and Gallagher had the idea of holding a blind tasting party between French and American wines. At the end of 1975 and early 1976, Gallagher and Spurrier visited some wineries on the spot, picked 6 Cabernet Sauvignon and 6 Chardonnay styles back to France, competing against 4 Bordeaux red wines and 4 Burgundy white wines respectively. On a 20-point scale, the scores of each judge are summed up and arithmetically averaged to get the result: In both red and white wine categories, American wines (Stag's Leap Wine Cellars and Chateau Montelena) rank first. The World Wine Tasting Conference was a result that no one expected. Of course, the French and Americans had different reactions to this. Disputes were inevitable and caused a huge shock in the world wine industry. People can finally boldly infer that outstanding wines can be produced outside the French terroir, which is regarded as sacred. As Robert Parker said in 2001:"The Paris Blind Tasting destroyed the myth of French supremacy and ushered in an era of democratization in the wine world. This is a watershed in the history of wine." After that, with economic globalization, the world map of wine changed dramatically, and a new world emerged, competing with the old world. There is no denying that the blind tasting results are accidental, but it would be wrong to think that California wines have become what they are today due to this sheer accident. Taber, the only journalist at the blind tasting scene, published a book in 2005 called "Judgment of Paris", which described in detail the blind tasting meeting, and also traced the hardships of the development of the American wine industry. Regarding this incident, someone also made a movie "BottleShock", which premiered in 2008. This book, this movie, you might as well find it and take a look. However, in 2006, there was another similar blind tasting, and French wine completely lost to California wine in the United States. Let's look at the records of these two wine tastings: At the 1976 wine tasting, emerging American wines defeated the world-famous French wines for the first time. The confrontation between tradition and modernity, between the old continent and the new world, at least broke the situation that France had been leading the way for thousands of years. When talking about wine, whether you are a professional sommelier or ordinary people, these terms will probably pop up in your mind immediately: France, Bordeaux, Bourgogne, vineyards, wineries, Chardonnay, CabernetSauvignon... The ruby-like juice spins in the exquisite Paris goblet, and the warm and cool aroma spreads on the tip of the tongue. Different fermentation processes add ever-changing natural fruity and fragrance to this God's drink: cherries, raspberries, green apples, violets, cloves, lilies... Benjamin? Franklin once said: Good wine proves that God wants us to be happy. French wine sweeps the world, and the French seem to have always been the happiest group. Until 1976. In the year of French mythology, a man named Stephen? Immigrants from Steven Spurrier returned to his winery in California. In a friend's vineyard, he tasted some samples of new wines. The moment he puts down his glass, a myth will be shattered. Spiwley, who crossed the Atlantic from England to the New World in his early years, made a living. He ran a winery on the hot California coast, where he dug his first pot of gold. From retail to wholesale, to buying vineyards for self-production, he returned to Europe after a few years of becoming a wealthy businessman. He did not return to his hometown in Great Britain, but crossed the British Channel to Paris, the number one city in Europe. In the center of this colorful world, he opened a "Madeleine Winery" and its business was very good. He simply opened a wine academy nearby to provide a six-week wine-tasting training course for alcohol lovers. The integration of business and education enabled Mr. Spioulli to gain both fame and fortune, and soon became a member of the celebrity circle of fine wine in Paris. This century-old circle, known for its rigor, is made up of a group of staunch guardians of French wine. Although Mr. Spioulli had the honor to get to know many of the dignitaries among them, and everyone's attitude towards this "British gentleman" and "American nouveau riche" was gentle and polite, the arrogant France never recognized American-made wines, so that his winery in Paris had always only sold British-made spirits and authentic Bordeaux wines. As for American goods, in the eyes of the French, they were shoddy alcoholic water belonging to nouveau riche. In Paris, where high-class people are gathered, It is also a "bottom-level commodity" that we dare not take out. The French people of the World Wine Blind Tasting Association believe in the quality of French wines as pious as faith. From the monastic monasteries of the Middle Ages to the commercialization of wine estates during the Industrial Revolution, grape farmers in Bordeaux and Burgundy have guarded world-class planting environments and top-notch brewing technologies for thousands of years. French wine is not only a symbol of quality and credibility, but is deeply integrated into French culture and deeply penetrated into the blood of the French nation. No matter who, in whatever form, questions or even criticizes the supremacy of French wine, it is tantamount to defiling its national character in the eyes of the French. Although there are many excellent vineyards and winemakers on the continent, there is a consensus in the industry that French wine has an unshakable status. Whether it is the French who represent traditional European wine-making culture in the Old World or the "sudden rich" in the New World, almost everyone believes that French wine is an unbreakable myth. Except for Mr. Speuli. Paris Trial In May 1976, Spiouly returned to Paris. Taking advantage of the "200th anniversary of American independence", he held a wine tasting at the Intercontinental Hotel in Paris on the evening of the 24th. No one could have predicted that this seemingly inconspicuous reception would go down in history and have a famous name in the history of wine development: the Paris Trial. The 11 presiding judges who participated in the wine tasting were all important figures in the French industry and were also born and raised French. The wines reviewed are divided into two groups: red and white. The red wine group is all brewed by the emperor of red grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon. The tannin content of this red grape is second to none among similar products; the liquor group is all brewed by "Chardonnay". This kind of snow-white grape has a round and neutral taste, has good plasticity, and is easily influenced by wine-making techniques and changes into different styles. Each group consists of 10 wineries, 6 from the United States and 4 from France. However, the specific geographical distribution and name of the winery were unknown to other judges except the organizer himself to ensure the fairness of the tasting. There was only one reporter participating in the judging party: Mr. Tabe from Time magazine in the United States. Almost all the front-line information about this event came from a pen in his hand: First, each bottle of wine was anonymously processed, using a unified glass, and at the same time, the bottle was opened and the waiter poured the wine according to traditional procedures. Then, the "experienced judges picked up the glass at almost the same time, gently shook it, observed the color, smelled the smell, took a sip, stirred the tip of their tongue, and slowly tasted it... Mr. Dubois Milo, director of the New Guide, who is known for his sharp words, was the first to break the silence: "This must be a California wine with no aroma at all!" He put down his glass and wrote down the score on the scoreboard, and Mr. Brereau and Ms. Kahn quickly showed their scores: 0 and 1, with a total of 20 points (it turned out that they tasted a 1973 Batard-Montrachet white wine, made in France). As the white spirits were delivered, the judges said proudly that they had found the "noble" French wine among the "humble" American wine, and only Spiouli, who knew the inside story, remained silent. After the scoring of the liquor group was over, Spiouli decided to announce the scores before the start of the red wine group: all 11 judges assigned the highest score to Montelena Winery in California, with a cumulative total score of 132. The second place was French Winery Roulot Winery, while the third place and fourth place were occupied by American wineries. The rankings were announced and the seats were held in an uproar. Tabe recalled: "At that time, they were all stunned. "At the beginning of the wine group's tasting, the French people couldn't help but be furious and must save face for France in the second game. However, the first cup, the second cup... until the tenth cup ended, the resplendent hall was silent. There was only a row of crystal tall glasses and the confused eyes of the judges. In fact, there are three top Bordeaux wines in the red wine group. As early as 1970, they were rated as the best red wines in 45 years by the Bordeaux Wine Industry Federation. The remaining Bordeaux wine is also 1971. Aged in the year, it was once classified as an "excellent" level by the federation, and the participating lineup can be said to be dazzling! According to reporter Tabe's recollections, Mr. Spiouli chose these four wines because even he believed that in the red wine category, American wines could not beat French wines no matter what. Even though California's vineyards have a pleasant climate, and hundreds of years of winemakers have combined Indian traditions to innovate, the king of French wine has long worn out all their spirit. California's local wine making industry generally believes that it is enough to maintain the state's mid-to-low-end market. It was with this mentality that Mr. Spiouli simply chose four first-class French wineries. He thought that the judges would easily recognize their fellow villagers. Most of the six American red wines he competed against were found on billboards of rural pubs in California! Scores announced: The first place is Stag's Leap winery in the United States. Its 1973 red wine is only 1.5 points away from the second-place French winery Mouton-Rothschild winery. Although only 4 of the 11 judges voted for the first place, the total score still tops the list. Of course, the strength of the French team cannot be underestimated. The second, third and fourth places are all occupied by Bordeaux red wine. But losing the championship made the French very unhappy. Ms. Kahn was the first to ask on the spot to have her scoreboard back for review (she twice gave the first-place score to California Liquor), and Mr. Spioulli declined her request with a smile. From that night on, she never spoke to Spijuli again. The top pick in the red wine group and the head of Stag's Leap winery in the United States received a joint letter from a French wine producer the next day, saying that the results of the competition were purely lucky for the other party, and the French side refused to admit it. Among all the members of the completely dumbfounded jury, as late as 2005, some refused to discuss this matter publicly. Americans were both surprised and delighted by the victory of the New World. Time magazine, the Los Angeles Times, and the Washington Times all reported the results of the competition immediately,"Did French wine really lose to American wine?" "The World Wine Industry Earthquake","The Paris Wine Review Party in History","Californians Win!"... A string of explosive headlines have flooded major media outlets for days. Americans don't believe and can't believe that California vineyards and rural winemakers who don't understand a French word have defeated their own European master! On the other side, the French media were completely silent. It was not until three months later that the Le Figaro newspaper published a short article "Did a wine war happen?" He believed that the results of the competition were "ridiculous" and "there was no need to take them seriously at all"; half a year later, another major national newspaper, Le Monde, published a relevant article with exactly the same caliber as the former. "Time" reporter Tabé has become a thorn in the side of the French and has been refused reception by wine companies for several consecutive years. Since the late 1970s, the California wine industry and their French counterparts across the Atlantic have engaged in an endless war of words. Whether they were witnesses of the 1976 Paris Tasting Fair or ordinary sommeliers in the market, they all published articles analyzing the results of the competition. In 1986 and 2006, Mr. Spiouly held two wine tastings to commemorate the 10th and 30th anniversary of the 1976 "Great Victory". Each time, he selected six American wines against four French wines, and each year ended with a landslide victory for the United States. Some people even published a special book, and others adapted the incident into a movie: In 2008,"Bottle Shock" was released in the United States, but on the French side, major theaters basically ignored it. The only thing that the French recognize at the World Blind Wine Tasting Conference is that since the "Paris Trial" in 1976, California's wine-making industry has developed rapidly, and the price of each bottle has risen sharply from the original "cabin price" of US$6 -20. Americans No longer believe in the "nobleness" of French wine, California's rural wines have successively appeared at the tables of the world's top banquets. Although the arrogant French were reluctant to make it public, this failure finally prompted them to face up to the importance of technological innovation. Coupled with their unique conditions, Bordeaux and Burgundy wines still outshine the masses. In 2006, Mr. Speuli also admitted in an interview that the 1976 victory was unreplicable. However, the confrontation between tradition and modernity, between the old continent and the new world, at least broke the situation that France had dominated the world for thousands of years and made the division of the United States a reality. The New World firmly believes that "innovation conquers everything" and technology continues to advance; The old continent, on the other hand, restrained its stubborn belief that "tradition equals truth", calmly examined the shortcomings, and brought its original true nature into full play through new experience. The 1976 Paris Wine Tasting Fair was not only a historical turning point in the development of American wine production, but also a historical turning point in the development of the world's wine industry. Among the cups of ordinary people today, 1976 made the "happiness God has given to mankind" fuller and more abundant. What is interesting is that two commemorative wine tastings were held in 1986 and 2006 respectively, using the same participating wines as in 1976. The French believed that French wines had a long ripeness and could not perform as well as California wines in relatively new circumstances. But to their surprise, although the final champion (due to the short life of white wines, the two souvenir receptions were only for red wines) changed hands, California wine still won the first place, and the rankings of several California wines did not fall but rose instead. In 1976, the 2nd, 3rd and 4th places were all French wines (including the famous Mouton-Rothschild and Haut-Brion), while by 2006 the top five places had been completely dominated by American wines.On this day, 49 years ago, May 24, 1976 (April 26, 1976, the "Paris Trial" was a blind confrontation between old and new world wines. The most famous blind tasting in history was a confrontation between French wines and American wines in Paris on May 24, 1976. The idea of holding this event at that time was a bit funny. France is the leader in the wine world, and the United States is the younger brother. In fact, when the nine top French wine critics received the invitation, they only knew that they wanted to taste a batch of California wines. They didn't know that they would have blind tasting French and American wines until they sat down. If they had known this earlier, it is hard to say whether they would have attended. In terms of media, except George MTaber, a reporter for Time magazine based in Paris, who was present based on his friendship with the organizers, no French newspaper paid attention to the organizers 'invitation. Steven Spurrier, an Englishman, opened a wine cellar in Paris in 1971 and opened a wine school. There were many American institutions and Americans around the store, so he specialized in British and American business. Interaction with customers, coupled with assistant Patricia Gallagher, who is American, gave him the opportunity to hear some stories about Napa Valley. Later, Spurrier and Gallagher had the idea of holding a blind tasting party between French and American wines. At the end of 1975 and early 1976, Gallagher and Spurrier visited some wineries on the spot, picked 6 Cabernet Sauvignon and 6 Chardonnay styles back to France, competing against 4 Bordeaux red wines and 4 Burgundy white wines respectively. On a 20-point scale, the scores of each judge are summed up and arithmetically averaged to get the result: In both red and white wine categories, American wines (Stag's Leap Wine Cellars and Chateau Montelena) rank first. The World Wine Tasting Conference was a result that no one expected. Of course, the French and Americans had different reactions to this. Disputes were inevitable and caused a huge shock in the world wine industry. People can finally boldly infer that outstanding wines can be produced outside the French terroir, which is regarded as sacred. As Robert Parker said in 2001:"The Paris Blind Tasting destroyed the myth of French supremacy and ushered in an era of democratization in the wine world. This is a watershed in the history of wine." After that, with economic globalization, the world map of wine changed dramatically, and a new world emerged, competing with the old world. There is no denying that the blind tasting results are accidental, but it would be wrong to think that California wines have become what they are today due to this sheer accident. Taber, the only journalist at the blind tasting scene, published a book in 2005 called "Judgment of Paris", which described in detail the blind tasting meeting, and also traced the hardships of the development of the American wine industry. Regarding this incident, someone also made a movie "BottleShock", which premiered in 2008. This book, this movie, you might as well find it and take a look. However, in 2006, there was another similar blind tasting, and French wine completely lost to California wine in the United States. Let's look at the records of these two wine tastings: At the 1976 wine tasting, emerging American wines defeated the world-famous French wines for the first time. The confrontation between tradition and modernity, between the old continent and the new world, at least broke the situation that France had been leading the way for thousands of years. When talking about wine, whether you are a professional sommelier or ordinary people, these terms will probably pop up in your mind immediately: France, Bordeaux, Bourgogne, vineyards, wineries, Chardonnay, CabernetSauvignon... The ruby-like juice spins in the exquisite Paris goblet, and the warm and cool aroma spreads on the tip of the tongue. Different fermentation processes add ever-changing natural fruity and fragrance to this God's drink: cherries, raspberries, green apples, violets, cloves, lilies... Benjamin? Franklin once said: Good wine proves that God wants us to be happy. French wine sweeps the world, and the French seem to have always been the happiest group. Until 1976. In the year of French mythology, a man named Stephen? Immigrants from Steven Spurrier returned to his winery in California. In a friend's vineyard, he tasted some samples of new wines. The moment he puts down his glass, a myth will be shattered. Spiwley, who crossed the Atlantic from England to the New World in his early years, made a living. He ran a winery on the hot California coast, where he dug his first pot of gold. From retail to wholesale, to buying vineyards for self-production, he returned to Europe after a few years of becoming a wealthy businessman. He did not return to his hometown in Great Britain, but crossed the British Channel to Paris, the number one city in Europe. In the center of this colorful world, he opened a "Madeleine Winery" and its business was very good. He simply opened a wine academy nearby to provide a six-week wine-tasting training course for alcohol lovers. The integration of business and education enabled Mr. Spioulli to gain both fame and fortune, and soon became a member of the celebrity circle of fine wine in Paris. This century-old circle, known for its rigor, is made up of a group of staunch guardians of French wine. Although Mr. Spioulli had the honor to get to know many of the dignitaries among them, and everyone's attitude towards this "British gentleman" and "American nouveau riche" was gentle and polite, the arrogant France never recognized American-made wines, so that his winery in Paris had always only sold British-made spirits and authentic Bordeaux wines. As for American goods, in the eyes of the French, they were shoddy alcoholic water belonging to nouveau riche. In Paris, where high-class people are gathered, It is also a "bottom-level commodity" that we dare not take out. The French people of the World Wine Blind Tasting Association believe in the quality of French wines as pious as faith. From the monastic monasteries of the Middle Ages to the commercialization of wine estates during the Industrial Revolution, grape farmers in Bordeaux and Burgundy have guarded world-class planting environments and top-notch brewing technologies for thousands of years. French wine is not only a symbol of quality and credibility, but is deeply integrated into French culture and deeply penetrated into the blood of the French nation. No matter who, in whatever form, questions or even criticizes the supremacy of French wine, it is tantamount to defiling its national character in the eyes of the French. Although there are many excellent vineyards and winemakers on the continent, there is a consensus in the industry that French wine has an unshakable status. Whether it is the French who represent traditional European wine-making culture in the Old World or the "sudden rich" in the New World, almost everyone believes that French wine is an unbreakable myth. Except for Mr. Speuli. Paris Trial In May 1976, Spiouly returned to Paris. Taking advantage of the "200th anniversary of American independence", he held a wine tasting at the Intercontinental Hotel in Paris on the evening of the 24th. No one could have predicted that this seemingly inconspicuous reception would go down in history and have a famous name in the history of wine development: the Paris Trial. The 11 presiding judges who participated in the wine tasting were all important figures in the French industry and were also born and raised French. The wines reviewed are divided into two groups: red and white. The red wine group is all brewed by the emperor of red grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon. The tannin content of this red grape is second to none among similar products; the liquor group is all brewed by "Chardonnay". This kind of snow-white grape has a round and neutral taste, has good plasticity, and is easily influenced by wine-making techniques and changes into different styles. Each group consists of 10 wineries, 6 from the United States and 4 from France. However, the specific geographical distribution and name of the winery were unknown to other judges except the organizer himself to ensure the fairness of the tasting. There was only one reporter participating in the judging party: Mr. Tabe from Time magazine in the United States. Almost all the front-line information about this event came from a pen in his hand: First, each bottle of wine was anonymously processed, using a unified glass, and at the same time, the bottle was opened and the waiter poured the wine according to traditional procedures. Then, the "experienced judges picked up the glass at almost the same time, gently shook it, observed the color, smelled the smell, took a sip, stirred the tip of their tongue, and slowly tasted it... Mr. Dubois Milo, director of the New Guide, who is known for his sharp words, was the first to break the silence: "This must be a California wine with no aroma at all!" He put down his glass and wrote down the score on the scoreboard, and Mr. Brereau and Ms. Kahn quickly showed their scores: 0 and 1, with a total of 20 points (it turned out that they tasted a 1973 Batard-Montrachet white wine, made in France). As the white spirits were delivered, the judges said proudly that they had found the "noble" French wine among the "humble" American wine, and only Spiouli, who knew the inside story, remained silent. After the scoring of the liquor group was over, Spiouli decided to announce the scores before the start of the red wine group: all 11 judges assigned the highest score to Montelena Winery in California, with a cumulative total score of 132. The second place was French Winery Roulot Winery, while the third place and fourth place were occupied by American wineries. The rankings were announced and the seats were held in an uproar. Tabe recalled: "At that time, they were all stunned. "At the beginning of the wine group's tasting, the French people couldn't help but be furious and must save face for France in the second game. However, the first cup, the second cup... until the tenth cup ended, the resplendent hall was silent. There was only a row of crystal tall glasses and the confused eyes of the judges. In fact, there are three top Bordeaux wines in the red wine group. As early as 1970, they were rated as the best red wines in 45 years by the Bordeaux Wine Industry Federation. The remaining Bordeaux wine is also 1971. Aged in the year, it was once classified as an "excellent" level by the federation, and the participating lineup can be said to be dazzling! According to reporter Tabe's recollections, Mr. Spiouli chose these four wines because even he believed that in the red wine category, American wines could not beat French wines no matter what. Even though California's vineyards have a pleasant climate, and hundreds of years of winemakers have combined Indian traditions to innovate, the king of French wine has long worn out all their spirit. California's local wine making industry generally believes that it is enough to maintain the state's mid-to-low-end market. It was with this mentality that Mr. Spiouli simply chose four first-class French wineries. He thought that the judges would easily recognize their fellow villagers. Most of the six American red wines he competed against were found on billboards of rural pubs in California! Scores announced: The first place is Stag's Leap winery in the United States. Its 1973 red wine is only 1.5 points away from the second-place French winery Mouton-Rothschild winery. Although only 4 of the 11 judges voted for the first place, the total score still tops the list. Of course, the strength of the French team cannot be underestimated. The second, third and fourth places are all occupied by Bordeaux red wine. But losing the championship made the French very unhappy. Ms. Kahn was the first to ask on the spot to have her scoreboard back for review (she twice gave the first-place score to California Liquor), and Mr. Spioulli declined her request with a smile. From that night on, she never spoke to Spijuli again. The top pick in the red wine group and the head of Stag's Leap winery in the United States received a joint letter from a French wine producer the next day, saying that the results of the competition were purely lucky for the other party, and the French side refused to admit it. Among all the members of the completely dumbfounded jury, as late as 2005, some refused to discuss this matter publicly. Americans were both surprised and delighted by the victory of the New World. Time magazine, the Los Angeles Times, and the Washington Times all reported the results of the competition immediately,"Did French wine really lose to American wine?" "The World Wine Industry Earthquake","The Paris Wine Review Party in History","Californians Win!"... A string of explosive headlines have flooded major media outlets for days. Americans don't believe and can't believe that California vineyards and rural winemakers who don't understand a French word have defeated their own European master! On the other side, the French media were completely silent. It was not until three months later that the Le Figaro newspaper published a short article "Did a wine war happen?" He believed that the results of the competition were "ridiculous" and "there was no need to take them seriously at all"; half a year later, another major national newspaper, Le Monde, published a relevant article with exactly the same caliber as the former. "Time" reporter Tabé has become a thorn in the side of the French and has been refused reception by wine companies for several consecutive years. Since the late 1970s, the California wine industry and their French counterparts across the Atlantic have engaged in an endless war of words. Whether they were witnesses of the 1976 Paris Tasting Fair or ordinary sommeliers in the market, they all published articles analyzing the results of the competition. In 1986 and 2006, Mr. Spiouly held two wine tastings to commemorate the 10th and 30th anniversary of the 1976 "Great Victory". Each time, he selected six American wines against four French wines, and each year ended with a landslide victory for the United States. Some people even published a special book, and others adapted the incident into a movie: In 2008,"Bottle Shock" was released in the United States, but on the French side, major theaters basically ignored it. The only thing that the French recognize at the World Blind Wine Tasting Conference is that since the "Paris Trial" in 1976, California's wine-making industry has developed rapidly, and the price of each bottle has risen sharply from the original "cabin price" of US$6 -20. Americans No longer believe in the "nobleness" of French wine, California's rural wines have successively appeared at the tables of the world's top banquets. Although the arrogant French were reluctant to make it public, this failure finally prompted them to face up to the importance of technological innovation. Coupled with their unique conditions, Bordeaux and Burgundy wines still outshine the masses. In 2006, Mr. Speuli also admitted in an interview that the 1976 victory was unreplicable. However, the confrontation between tradition and modernity, between the old continent and the new world, at least broke the situation that France had dominated the world for thousands of years and made the division of the United States a reality. The New World firmly believes that "innovation conquers everything" and technology continues to advance; The old continent, on the other hand, restrained its stubborn belief that "tradition equals truth", calmly examined the shortcomings, and brought its original true nature into full play through new experience. The 1976 Paris Wine Tasting Fair was not only a historical turning point in the development of American wine production, but also a historical turning point in the development of the world's wine industry. Among the cups of ordinary people today, 1976 made the "happiness God has given to mankind" fuller and more abundant. What is interesting is that two commemorative wine tastings were held in 1986 and 2006 respectively, using the same participating wines as in 1976. The French believed that French wines had a long ripeness and could not perform as well as California wines in relatively new circumstances. But to their surprise, although the final champion (due to the short life of white wines, the two souvenir receptions were only for red wines) changed hands, California wine still won the first place, and the rankings of several California wines did not fall but rose instead. In 1976, the 2nd, 3rd and 4th places were all French wines (including the famous Mouton-Rothschild and Haut-Brion), while by 2006 the top five places had been completely dominated by American wines.