# Event Details - **Event Name**: Judgement +50: A Retrial of a Wine Tasting Verdict that Changed History - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 03:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Fifty years after the Judgement of Paris shocked the wine world, we’re staging a wine tasting retrial. This time, it’s France vs the world.About this EventHUNDREDS OF TASTERSMANY CITIESONE SHARED SCOREBOARDIn 1976, a blind tasting - since nicknamed the 'Judgement of Paris'- pitted top French wines against Californian upstarts.Shockingly, the upstarts won.Fifty years on, we're staging a retrial.This time, it's France against the world.What You'll Do On The NightLike 50 years ago, you'll blind taste a flight of wine - Bordeaux Blends.To reflect today’s broad wine world, we've expanded beyond a California vs France head-to-head tasting. French wines will now face off against entrants from North and South America, South Africa and Oceania.You'll score the wines according to a pre-set guide.We'll compile the scores across hundreds of tasters in all locations.The rankings will be announced on May 24, 2026.No expertise is required. All you need is a palate and an opinionThe wine flight tasting will be followed by a three course lunch with wine, within the Library and Museum Rooms at the exclusive Manchester Hall.The Story of the 1976 TastingOn May 24, 1976, British wine merchant Steven Spurrier assembled several elite French palates in Paris for a blind wine tasting. It pitted top French red Bordeaux and white Burgundies against little-known California Cabernet Sauvignons and Chardonnays.Unbelievably, the top scoring wines were Californian - from Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars and Chateau Montelena. A publicity stunt became a seismic shift: proof that greatness wasn’t confined to Europe.The result legitimised New World regions and democratized prestige. Napa Valley and other regions weren't just curiosities - they could be world-class.The event inspired books by George Taber and a major 2008 film called 'Bottle Shock' starring Alan Rickman, Bill Pullman and Chris Pine.No other single event in history has catalysed more change in the wine industry.Join us for an unforgettable evening!Your trully,The International Food and Wine Society https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/fdf3cf40-3409-11f1-99a0-e133baf342d3-rimg-w1200-h358-dc907b73-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/fe203670-3409-11f1-99a0-e133baf342d3-rimg-w1200-h492-dc1a1815-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/fe54b3f0-3409-11f1-815c-a90acb8b9ebc-rimg-w1200-h686-dc616161-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/greater/judgement-50-a-retrial-of-a-wine-tasting-verdict-that-changed-history/100001986701790536 - **Event Categories**: food-drinks, wine-tasting, workshops, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 96, max: 96, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Greater - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Manchester Hall - **lat**: 53.4810538 - **long**: -2.250059 - **full address**: Manchester Hall, 36 Bridge Street, Greater, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Judgement +50: A Retrial of a Wine Tasting Verdict that Changed History - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/54917864b1d782058ec65bcbe4afae695f75db609e2a3c306df234740aef1145-rimg-w1200-h514-dc020503-gmir.jpg?v=1775735300 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Judgement +50: A Retrial of a Wine Tasting Verdict that Changed History being held? - **A:** Judgement +50: A Retrial of a Wine Tasting Verdict that Changed History takes place on Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 03:30 pm at Manchester Hall, 36 Bridge Street, Greater, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Judgement +50: A Retrial of a Wine Tasting Verdict that Changed History? - **A:** Tickets for Judgement +50: A Retrial of a Wine Tasting Verdict that Changed History are priced at GBP 96 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityManchester Judgement+50 TicketGBP 96Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Judgement +50: A Retrial of a Wine Tasting Verdict that Changed History? - **A:** Judgement +50: A Retrial of a Wine Tasting Verdict that Changed History is organized by International Food and Wine Society. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Judgement +50: A Retrial of a Wine Tasting Verdict that Changed History is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Greater, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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