# The Grape Grind: Learn to blind taste wine like a pro with the education and community you need to succeed\.

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## Pages
- [Join The Grape Grind Tasting Group](https://www.thegrapegrind.com/join-the-grape-grind-tasting-group/): Become a member of The Grape Grind Tasting Group\. Receive wines, guided blind tastings, and access to a supportive wine\-learning community\.
- [Upcoming Events](https://www.thegrapegrind.com/upcoming-events/): Discover upcoming wine tastings, classes, and special events hosted by The Grape Grind\. Join fun, educational experiences designed for all levels of enthusiasts\.
- [Sign up to the Grape Grind Newsletter](https://www.thegrapegrind.com/sign-up-to-the-grape-grind-newsletter/)
- [Free Beginner Wine \& Blind Tasting Courses](https://www.thegrapegrind.com/free-beginner-wine-blind-tasting-courses/)
- [Checkout](https://www.thegrapegrind.com/checkout/): Complete your order with The Grape Grind checkout\. Securely enter your details and finalize your purchase of wine resources, memberships, and tasting experiences\.

## Posts
- [All you need to know about Muscat Blanc: A quick guide](https://www.thegrapegrind.com/grapes/all-you-need-to-know-about-muscat-a-quick-guide/): Muscat
- [Cabernet Sauvignon vs\. Merlot: How to Tell Them Apart in Blind Tasting](https://www.thegrapegrind.com/journal/cabernet-sauvignon-vs-merlot/): Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot can overlap more than many wine drinkers expect\. The most useful way to separate them is to focus on structure first, then use fruit profile and green notes as supporting clues\.
- [How to Practice Wine Tasting If You're Studying Alone](https://www.thegrapegrind.com/journal/how-to-practice-wine-tasting-alone/): Studying alone does not have to slow you down\. With a simple tasting framework, a few comparison wines, and a repeatable practice routine, you can build real tasting confidence on your own\.
- [A Simple Wine Tasting Routine for Beginners](https://www.thegrapegrind.com/journal/simple-wine-tasting-routine-beginners/): A good beginner tasting routine does not need to be fancy\. With a few small habits, you can build tasting confidence, notice structure more clearly, and learn from each wine instead of just drinking it\.
- [All you need to know about Roussanne: A quick guide](https://www.thegrapegrind.com/grapes/all-you-need-to-know-about-roussanne-a-quick-guide/): Roussanne

## Floating Elements
- [Tasting Group Post Promo Bar](https://www.thegrapegrind.com/e-floating-buttons/test-bar/)

## Products
- [A Blind Tasting for a Cause\!](https://www.thegrapegrind.com/shop/events/a-blind-tasting-for-a-cause/)
- [The Judgement of Paris: 50th Anniversary Blind Tasting Experience](https://www.thegrapegrind.com/shop/events/judgement-of-paris-50th-anniversary-virtual-tasting-event/): It’s been 50 years since one of the most defining moments in modern wine history, the 1976 Judgement of Paris blind tasting, where California wines shocked the world by outperforming some of France’s most iconic producers\. That single moment reshaped global wine perception forever\.
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To celebrate the 50th anniversary, we’re bringing the story to life in a special extension of our in person class \<b\>offered virtually\!\</b\>
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Join us for a guided blind tasting and immersive history session where we’ll explore:
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 	\<li\>The legendary 1976 tasting and why it mattered\</li\>
 	\<li\>The French and Californian wines that went head\-to\-head\</li\>
 	\<li\>How Napa Valley quietly became a global wine powerhouse\</li\>
 	\<li\>And what this moment still means for how we taste today\</li\>
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\<h3\>The Wines\</h3\>
You’ll blind taste a curated trio that mirrors the spirit of the original competition:
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 	\<li\>\<b\>An Acceptable Quality Chardonnay\</b\>\</li\>
 	\<li\>\<b\>A Good Quality Chardonnay\</b\>\</li\>
 	\<li\>\<b\>The Outstanding Château Montelena Chardonnay\</b\>\</li\>
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\<i\>Yes, the wine that helped put California on the map is included in your kit\!\</i\> Along the way, you’ll learn what judges look for when evaluating quality wine and put your own palate to the test\. You’ll step into the role of the judge, but in a relaxed, approachable way\. No wine credentials needed, just curiosity\. This class is all about discovery\!
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\<h3\>Event Details\</h3\>
\<b\>Wednesday, June 17th\</b\>
\<b\>7:00\-8:30 PM EST\</b\>
\<b\>Virtual \(Zoom link provided after registration\)\</b\>
\<b\>Approximately 90 minutes\</b\>
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Your Ticket Includes
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 	\<li\>Three full bottles of wine shipped or available for pickup\</li\>
 	\<li\>Guided blind tasting experience \+ historical storytelling\</li\>
 	\<li\>Printable tasting materials sent one week prior\</li\>
 	\<li\>Interactive Zoom session \(bring friends, share a screen, make it a night\)\</li\>
\</ul\>
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Pricing
$150 per kit \(plus shipping if applicable\)
- [Blind Tasting Framework 2\.0 \- Your Essential Wine Notes \& Study Companion](https://www.thegrapegrind.com/shop/guides/blind-tasting-framework/): \<span style="color: \#39a524;"\>\<strong\>NEW \& IMPROVED\!
\</strong\>\</span\>This Blind Tasting Framework is a \<strong\>must\-have\</strong\> visual note\-taking system for anyone practicing blind tasting or learning about wine varieties\. This is the critical framework that allows you to organize and consolidate your variety\-specific notes so you can pass your Blind Tasting tests, while providing essential baseline information for each variety\. Choose based on what you're studying for:

\<strong\>Beginner:\</strong\> CMS Intro \| WSET L1 \| WSET L2 \| Hobbyist / Just getting started
\<strong\>Advanced:\</strong\> CMS Certified\+ \| WSET L3\+
\<strong\>Advanced Expansion:\</strong\> CMS Advanced\+ \| WSET Diploma\+ \| CWE
- [Wine Service Guide Bundle](https://www.thegrapegrind.com/shop/guides/wine-service-guide-bundle/): This downloadable bundle of guides includes EVERYTHING you need to be on your way to passing the Service portion of an exam\! \(Even if you practice from home\!\)

\<strong\>Created for:\</strong\> CMS Intro, Certified and Advanced
\<em\>\(though anyone studying wine can benefit from it\!\)\</em\>
- [The Official SPIT MUG for Spitting Wine](https://www.thegrapegrind.com/shop/study-essentials/the-official-spit-mug-for-spitting-wine/): Mugs are a staple in every kitchen, and spittoons are a staple in wine tasting\! If you blind taste a lot at home, chances are you’ve grabbed a coffee mug out of your cabinet\!

…Why not have one you’ll never accidentally pour coffee into? 🍷 These custom “spit mugs” hold 11 oz of wine spit \(yes, we measured\!\) and feature a black colored handle and interior to hide the “leftovers”\. The glossy finish adds an elegant touch that makes your tasting experience feel even classier\.

Perfect for:
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 	\<li\>Blind tasting practice at home\</li\>
 	\<li\>Virtual tastings \+ study sessions\</li\>
 	\<li\>Wine exams and workshops\</li\>
 	\<li\>A fun gift for your tasting group or study buddy\</li\>
\</ul\>
Durable, dishwasher\-safe, and designed for the wine\-obsessed who know spitting is part of the craft\. Lead and BPA\-free\.

## Categories
- [Journal](https://www.thegrapegrind.com/collection/journal/)
- [Grapes](https://www.thegrapegrind.com/collection/grapes/)

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- [The Grape Grind](https://www.thegrapegrind.com/brand/the-grape-grind/)
- [Accent Wine](https://www.thegrapegrind.com/brand/accent-wine/)

## Product categories
- [Guides](https://www.thegrapegrind.com/product-collection/guides/)
- [Events](https://www.thegrapegrind.com/product-collection/events/)
- [Study Essentials](https://www.thegrapegrind.com/product-collection/study-essentials/)

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