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Stags Leap

Where the 1976 Judgment of Paris Was Won

The Stags Leap District in eastern Napa Valley is where American wine changed forever, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars' 1973 Cabernet beat top Bordeaux in the famous Paris blind tasting.

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Wineries
15+
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Best For
Cabernet Sauvignon
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Tasting Fees
$60-$150
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From SF
1.5 hrs north
Vibe
Historic & prestigious
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🤓 Did You Know?
The Stags Leap District is where American wine earned global respect, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars' 1973 Cabernet beat top Bordeaux châteaux in a blind tasting judged by French experts in Paris in 1976.

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The Stags Leap District in eastern Napa Valley is where American wine changed forever, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars' 1973 Cabernet beat top Bordeaux in the famous Paris blind tasting.