Secret Wine Bar Event: Judgement of Paris 50 Year Anniversary Dinner

Celebrate with a wine pairing competition dinner at The Secret Wine Bar

On this 50th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris, we invite you to celebrate with us as we host our first ever Secret Wine Bar wine pairing dinner.  Three courses - Two wines per course - One from California.  One from France.  Which is best?  You be the judge!

This uniquely edutaining experience is designed and hosted by Co-Owners, Kristin Campbell & Master Sommelier David Glancy who have a deep passion and rich history with the competition to share with our guests.  Resident Chef Cynthia Bloebaum will lovingly prepare each dish.

More About the Judgment of Paris

On May 25th 1976, the world famous Judgment of Paris brought California into the forefront of the wine scene when a wine merchant named Steven Spurrier hosted a blind tasting for an all French panel of judges. It was flights of newly discovered California Cabernets vs the best of Burgundy and Bordeaux.  To everyone's surprise, the French Judges selected a 1973 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay and 1973 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon as the winners. It just so happened that a journalist was in the audience and the story landed on the cover of Time Magazine. And with that, Napa Valley stepped onto the world stage of wine.

The judges were understandably upset and decried that California Wine would not age well and so a rematch was called 30 years later with the original wines and vintages to see how they matured. Again, California won, but this time a Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon took center stage. What will happen during this 50 year competition.  You be the judge!

 

Cost to Attend

Cost to attend is $125pp plus tax and gratuity applies for this 3 course / 6 wine group dining experience.  Optional cheese course with pairings and welcome bubbles will be available additions to your evening

This Reservation Page collects a $25 non refundable deposit to secure your seat. We'll apply the deposit and collect your final bill at the end of the evening.

Deadline

Limited Seating

Register by May 15 to guarantee your spot.

Menu

1st Course

Salmon Tartare with housemade crackers
   Vegetarian Option: Tofu “Salmon” Tartare  with housemade crackers
French Wine: TBA
California Wine: TBA

2nd Course

Braised Beef, Spring Potato Galette, Heirloom Carrots, Red Wine Jus
   Vegetarian Option: Wild Mushroom Sauté, Spring Potato Galette, Heirloom Carrots, Red Wine Jus
French Wine: TBA
California Wine: TBA

3rd Course

Apricot Clafoutis with whipped creme fraiche, apricot syrup, toasted almonds 
French Wine: TBA
California Wine: TBA

• 3 Course Meal Prepared by Resident Chef, Cynthia Bloebaum
• 2 Wine Pairings Per Course by Master Sommelier David Glancy
• Optional Cheese Course Add On
• Optional Welcome Bubbles Add On

Guests inside San Francisco Wine School must be at least 21 years of age.  Bottles to go are available to take home at each event.