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The Tasting That Changed Everything – Revisted: The Anniversary of the Judgement of Paris 5/22

Friday May 22 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

On May 24, 1976, the wine world was turned upside down. In a historic blind tasting that would come to be known as the Judgment of Paris, California’s finest Chardonnays and Cabernet Sauvignons shocked the establishment, besting the celebrated white Burgundies and red Bordeaux of France. The reverberations are still felt today.

Now, almost fifty years later to the day, we’re staging our own reckoning, right here in the Wine Spectator Theater.

Your guide through this delicious showdown is Anthony Velasquez: wine educator at Forge Cellars, published writer and essayist, and instructor at the New York Beverage Institute. Anthony will set the stage with a deep dive into the legend of the Judgment and an expert primer on these storied regions… then the real fun begins!

Guests will go head-to-head across three blind tasting rounds: California Chardonnay versus white Burgundy, Pinot Noir versus red Burgundy, and the grand finale: Napa Cabernet Sauvignon versus Bordeaux. You’ll taste, take notes, debate, and cast your vote. California or France. Who will reigns supreme?

Whether you’re just beginning to explore wine or you’ve been deep in the cellar for decades, this is one class you won’t want to miss. Interactive, spirited, and genuinely delicious it’s a tasting with something truly at stake!

Accompanied by the delightful nosh plate from Chef Pam Cecere, you’ll have quite the evening of being the judge yourselves.

$70.00

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Enjoy a flight of 5 sustainable wines alongside a pairing plate by Chef Pamela Cecere.

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Date:
Friday May 22
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6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Wine Spectator Theater @ New York Kitchen
800 South Main Street
Canandaigua, NY 14424 United States
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  • There will be two people per station. For this reason, every two people in your party must prepare the same dish.
  • All guests must wear closed toe shoes when attending a class in our Hands-On Kitchens.
  • Guests must be 21 years or older to consume alcohol. I.D. IS REQUIRED.
  • Recipes are developed using common ingredients which may or may not be specified in the title including flour, nuts, spices, fruits, vegetables, etc. If you have a food allergy, please call the Front Desk to discuss your options BEFORE registering for a class. Adjustments to recipes cannot be made.
  • To ensure the safety of you and those around you, all guests are asked to give their full attention to the Chef Instructor as they cover important kitchen cooking skills and tips.
  • NYK reserves the right to ask guests that are intoxicated, behaving in an unsafe manner or that pose a risk to leave the classroom.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

  • Class ticket purchases are non-refundable or exchangeable for any reason. This is because New York Kitchen purchases materials and plans for classes based on the number of participants registered. However, if you’d like to offer your seat in that class to a friend or family member, we’d be happy to let them take your seat. Patrons should use the original purchaser’s name upon arrival at check-in.
  • No Show Policy: New York Kitchen will not refund for no‐shows if a guest books a class reservation and attendees do not show.
  • New York Kitchen reserves the right to cancel any class that fails to attract sufficient enrollment, or due to educator illness or inclement weather. We will contact you by phone or email and issue a full refund or you may request to be transferred to another class of your choice (depending on availability and value).

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