Paris-winning Napa winery to host dinner in Hong Kong
A Historic Winery's Journey to Hong Kong In May 1976, the wine world experienced a seismic shift. At a blind tasting in Paris, later known as the Judgment of Paris, a panel of French judges unknowingly shattered the belief in Gallic superiority. The catalyst was a 1973 Chardonnay from Château Montelena. When the scores were announced, this California bottle outperformed some of the finest white Burgundies, including a Meursault Charmes and a Bâtard-Montrachet. This moment, often referred to as the "shot heard round the world," transformed the Napa Valley from a local curiosity into a global powerhouse. Fifty years later, the estate that orchestrated this historic win is making its debut in Hong Kong. On January 18, Château Montelena will bring its legacy and impressive cellar to Lai Ching Heen for a dinner that promises to be both educational and indulgent. To truly appreciate the wine, one must understand the land it comes from. Château Montelena is located on the no...