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Experience

Judgment of Paris

The Cultural Revolution of 1976
It was a day that would revolutionize the wine world. On May 24th, 1976, California established itself as a world-class wine region in the “Judgment of Paris,” where American wines went head-to-head with some of France’s most elite and historic houses. Spring Mountain Vineyard was one of only seven Napa Valley wineries invited to participate in the blind tasting, and its 1973 Chardonnay placed fourth, outperforming several legendary French estates and shattering long-held perceptions of American viticulture.

This specialized experience celebrates that legacy by diving deep into our unique origin story. The journey includes a personalized tour of the estate grounds and an in-depth exploration of our Chardonnay legacy, concluding with a private, curated tasting of the iconic varietals that defined a generation and put Spring Mountain on the world stage.
Available
Daily: 9:30am – 3:45pm
Price: $95 per person / Approximately 90 minutes / Reservations required for parties of 1-7

Incredibly beautiful property with a view to match. The star of the show was the wines. We stuck with the reds, and they were all stunning. My first thought was that the wines are quite sophisticated. If you are a red fan, I recommend coming here for a great experience. - Alex Rodriguez

Best wine, unmatched tour. The SMV team was an excellent host, showing my husband and me the beautiful property, the history of the vineyard, and providing us with a great overall tasting experience. They were very knowledgeable about the wine, and we appreciated their more down-to-earth, extremely hospitable demeanor compared to other vineyards in the area. - Ariana

We had an absolutely amazing experience! It was a superbly memorable boutique tasting with lots of free-flowing wine, history, and conversation. We will treasure the memory of our time at Spring Mountain Vineyard forever. Can’t wait until we return. - Pamela Liu

Beautiful property. I grew up watching Falcon Crest and so it was very nostalgic to visit the house that made this show famous. The wine was amazing and so was our host. This winery felt much more intimate than others I visited. Loved it. - Darleny Rodriguez

The Judgment of Paris Experience

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Join the Judgment of Paris experience — a guided tour and vertical tasting from three decades of Spring Mountain history.

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