Held every year on May 24, this date commemorates the 1976 “Judgement of Paris” wine tasting event, where California wines triumphed over esteemed French counterparts in a blind tasting. This pivotal moment forever changed the global wine landscape, proving that New World wines deserved a place among the best. For winemakers and wine lovers alike, it’s a reminder to stay bold, innovative, and unafraid to challenge the status quo. Celebrate this anniversary by tasting both Old and New World wines, comparing styles, and raising a glass to trailblazers who shifted history—one pour at a time.