Whiskey & Fire at The Inn at Spanish Bay
Whiskey & Fire is a 21-and-over walk-around tasting in Pebble Beach with whiskey pours and live-fire cooking.
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The 50 Year Judgment of Paris
A multi-course seated wine-pairing dinner in Pebble Beach marking the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Judgment of Paris.
About the event
A seated dinner built around the Judgment of Paris
The 50 Year Judgment of Paris is a multi-course seated wine-pairing dinner from Pebble Beach Food & Wine, scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM in Pebble Beach. The program marks the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Judgment of Paris, the blind tasting where California wines stunned the world and claimed the podium.
Wines and menu items
The dinner highlights 50 years of Napa and Monterey winemaking history and names Chalone Vineyard and Stag's Leap Wine Cellars as featured wineries. Published menu items include a leek and onion tarte tatin canape with yuzu kosho creme fraiche and Antonius Oscietra Caviar, Hudson Valley Farms duck confit salad, and a dessert called “Sexagenary Fire Horse.”
Chefs, winemakers, and venue
Featured participants include host chefs Philip Tessier of PRESS Restaurant and Elizabeth Falkner of T’MARO. The wine side includes Luis Contreras, listed as featured winemaker for Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, and Jolene Hunter, listed as Director of Winemaking & Viticulture for Lucien Albrecht / Wolfberger.
The listed venue is the Casa Palmero Boardroom at Casa Palmero at Pebble Beach. General admission is published at $575, and Pebble Beach Food & Wine is the organizer.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of event is this?
It is a multi-course seated wine-pairing dinner marking the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Judgment of Paris.
Which wineries are featured?
Chalone Vineyard and Stag's Leap Wine Cellars are named as featured wineries.
What menu items are published?
Published menu items include a leek and onion tarte tatin canape with yuzu kosho creme fraiche and Antonius Oscietra Caviar, Hudson Valley Farms duck confit salad, and a “Sexagenary Fire Horse” dessert.
Who is involved in the program?
Featured participants include host chefs Philip Tessier and Elizabeth Falkner, plus Luis Contreras and Jolene Hunter.
Where is it held and what is the price?
The listed venue is the Casa Palmero Boardroom at Casa Palmero at Pebble Beach, and general admission is published at $575.
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