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  "path": "/articles/wine-101-cabernet-sauvignon-50-years-after-judgement-of-paris/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-28T10:00:53.000Z",
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    "Wine 101: In Defense of Cabernet Sauvignon 50 Years After the Judgement of Paris",
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  "textContent": "Fifty years ago, the Judgement of Paris played a major role in solidifying the prestige of Cabernet Sauvignon made in the United States. Soon after, a number of factors led American winemakers and consumers to develop a palate for big, jammy, teeth-kicking Cabs — a taste preference that eventually overwhelmed the market. But when sampling hundreds of bottles for this year’s list of the 30 Best Cabernet Sauvignons, Keith noticed that a new era for the grape is emerging in this country. No longer are America’s most lauded Cabernet Sauvignons heavily oaked, high in alcohol, and overwhelmingly fruity.\n\nThe article Wine 101: In Defense of Cabernet Sauvignon 50 Years After the Judgement of Paris appeared first on VinePair.",
  "title": "Wine 101: In Defense of Cabernet Sauvignon 50 Years After the Judgement of Paris"
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