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Q.1
Decanter will mark the anniversary of the Judgement of Paris tasting on 24th May. But, how long ago did it take place?
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100 years
40 years
30 years
20 years
Q.2
At the Judgment of Paris, which two wineries came top in the red flight and the white flight?
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Red: Stag's Leap Wine Cellars 1973. White: Chateau Montelena 1973
Red: Château Montrose 1970. White: Chateau Montelena 1973
Red: Château Montrose 1970. White: Domaine Roulot 1973
Red: Stag's Leap Wine Cellars 1973. White: Domaine Roulot 1973
Q.3
A film was made launching in 2008 depicting the Judgement of Paris, but what was its name?
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Judgement of Paris - The Movie
Into the Somm
Bottle Shock
Sideways
Q.4
Of the original 11 judges, how many were French?
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5
9
1
11
Q.5
At the original tasting, there was only one reporter in attendance, George M. Taber. What magazine did he work for?
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Time Magazine
NME
Decanter Magazine
Fortune Magazine
Q.6
Who accused the original tasting of 'spitting in the face of France', according to the organiser?
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Gérard Depardieu
French president Valéry Giscard d'Estaing
Odette Kahn, editor of La Revue du Vin de France
Pierre Bréjoux, of France's national appellation body
Q.7
The Judgment of Paris assessed red and white wines, but what were the primary grape varieties of the wines tasted?
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Merlot and Pinot Grigio
Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay
Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
Q.8
The Judgement of Paris is a landmark in the development of the international wine industry. Who organised the original tasting?
Steven Spurrier
Michael Broadbent
Aubert de Villaine
Robert Mondavi
Q.9
The story of the “Judgement of Paris” is originally taken from Greek mythology. Who was Paris?
A Trojan selected to judge the fairest of three goddesses
A sea nymph, known as the goddess of water
A Titan, who fled north and established the French capital
An Athenian hero, known as fair and just
Q.10
The winning wine from the red flight from the original Judgement of Paris tasting was made by:
Warren Winiarski
Mike Grgich
Philippe Dhalluin
Michel Rolland
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