05/24/2026
Fifty years ago today, the "Judgment of Paris" changed the course of wine history forever. Among the few chosen to represent the potential of American winemaking was our 1974 Chalone Vineyard Chardonnay.
When the dust settled and the French judges turned in their ballots, the message was clear: Chalone had secured a historic 3rd place finish, outranking some of France’s most prestigious wines and proving that California didn’t just belong on the world stage - it was setting the standard.
Today, we raise a glass to the pioneers, the risk-takers, and the rugged limestone soils that proved greatness knows no borders.
Cheers to 50 years of excellence. 🍷✨