THIRTY years had passed since the Judgment of Paris, when French oenophiles received a red nose at the hands of American upstarts in a blind wine-tasting competition.
But to the dismay of the French wine experts taking part in last night’s eagerly awaited rematch, Californian vintages have again trumped their Gallic counterparts.
Economic strength, military power, university quality, cultural influence, and now (once again) wine; just what does Old Europe clearly do better than the United States anymore?
HT: Captains Quarters
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