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Judgment of Paris 50th Anniversary Wine Train Experience

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11:30am - 2:30pm | Includes 6 wines featured in the Judgment of Paris paired to a 5-course gourmet meal, exclusive access to the south observation platform. 21+

Step aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train for a rare culinary and wine experience honoring the legacy of the Judgment of Paris. In partnership with Cultured Vine, enjoy a chef-crafted multi-course lunch with curated wine pairings, engaging storytelling from iconic Napa wine pioneers, and an unforgettable journey through wine country's most celebrated history.


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Price includes all taxes and mandatory fees, for your tickets.

Included

  • Immersive 3-hour journey aboard our stylishly refurbished Pullman lounge car
  • Live storytelling from Patricia Gallagher and Tor Kenward about the Judgment of Paris and the Judgment of Napa
  • Five delicious courses paired with wine
  • Six historic wine pairings featuring:
  • Sparkling: Chandon By the Bay
  • Chardonnay: Château Montelena & Marc Colin, Saint Aubin “En Montceau”
  • Cabernet: Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars SLV & Echo de Lynch Bages
  • Cult Cabernet: TOR Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard
  • Exclusive access to the caboose outdoor observation platform
  • Signed book: "Reflections of a Vintner" by Tor Kenward
  • Commemorative poster
  • Digital boarding photo keepsake

Important information

Multiple Parties Riding Together?

We strongly encourage booking under one reservation to ensure everyone pays the same price, ensure you book the same experience so you can sit together in the same car, and ensure we do not sell out before all parties have had a chance to book.

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All Aboard: The Judgment of Napa Wine Train Experience.


Step into history—and taste it—aboard the iconic Napa Valley Wine Train for an unforgettable afternoon celebrating the legacy and evolution of one of wine’s most pivotal moments. This exclusive three-hour culinary journey invites guests to indulge in a meticulously curated multi-course lunch, with each course expertly paired by renowned wine authority Andrea Immer Robinson, who will hand-select wines inspired by the legendary Judgment of Paris tasting.


Set against the moving backdrop of Napa Valley’s vineyards, this intimate experience brings together past, present, and future through an extraordinary lineup of special guests:


Tor Kenward, founder of TOR Wines and Judgment of Napa 2021 winner.


Patricia Gastaud-Gallagher, a key figure behind the original Judgment of Paris tasting.


Bella Spurrier, wife of the late Steven Spurrier, whose candid photographs remain the only visual record of the original 1976 tasting.


Guests will also receive a copy of Tor Kenward’s acclaimed book, Reflections of a Vintner, with an opportunity for a personal signing upon return to the station.


Take home a Napa Valley Wine Train commemorative poster celebrating this event and Napa history.


This is more than a lunch, it is a rare convergence of storytelling, craftsmanship, and legacy, all experienced aboard one of Napa Valley’s most historic settings.


Access & Availability

Tickets will be released first to Judgment of Napa attendees for a limited time before opening to the public. With extremely limited capacity, this experience is designed to be intimate, immersive, and unforgettable.