New York Times’ wine critic, Eric Asimov, discusses Steven Spurrier recent passing and how the Judgement of Paris which he organized brought California wine (Napa) into the world limelight.
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California’s viticulture history includes early explorations from Spain, the isolation of the land that eventually became California from the rest of the United States, and the Catholic religious heritage.
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The Mission grape is the earliest vinifera variety to be cultivated in the Americas. The original dark grape variety was important to the Catholic Church for use in making sacramental wine as well as wine for everyday sustenance taken with each meal.
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Collaboration among professionals, historians, wineries and volunteers preserve our wine history and provide a living history for the public that is unforgettable.
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This is a film of beauty. The photography is extraordinary and the images will resonate with you for years to come.
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