VinePair Podcast Wine Should Leave the Judgement of Paris in the Past
Mar 23, 2026
Two wine lovers debate why recreations of a famous blind tasting still captivate people. They trace how media authority and ritual gave that moment power and why repeats lose their shock. The conversation explores who these remakes actually persuade and whether the wine world should stop leaning on historic stunts and look to current quality instead.
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Freezer White Negroni Worked Surprisingly Well
- Zach Geballe tested freezing a premade white Negroni and found the cocktail's intent and richer texture held up well.
- He froze leftover bottles from a party and liked the unctuous mouthfeel the freezer produced.
Small Wine Bars Create Better Energy
- Adam Teeter loved Lay wine bar's small size and buzzing energy, arguing compact venues create consistent nightly crowds and atmosphere.
- He compared Lay to Stars and found intimacy made wine bars feel lively without DJs or gimmicks.
Old Wine Accolades Don't Guarantee Current Quality
- Relying on a historical win as perpetual marketing is misleading because wineries and classifications evolve over decades.
- Adam Teeter compares the Judgment and 1855 classification, noting many winners later changed ownership or quality.