Judgment of Napa 2026

Twenty of the world’s most prestigious wines — spanning Burgundy, Bordeaux, Napa Valley, and beyond — will take center stage at Judgment of Napa. Each bottle is sourced from the finest producers and evaluated with exacting precision: vintage years are deliberately matched across regions to ensure a level playing field, so that terroir and craftsmanship alone determine greatness — mirroring the rigor of the 1976 tasting that changed wine history forever. These legendary wines are sourced by a Master of Wine and a Master Sommelier. This process was agreeable to Steven Spurrier for the Judgment of Napa 2021. A Master of Wine (MW) is the highest-level professional qualification in the wine industry, signifying exceptional expertise in wine science, business, and blind tasting. Awarded by the UK-based Institute of Masters of Wine, it requires a rigorous, multi-year examination process — with fewer than 400 members worldwide. A Master Sommelier (MS) is the highest, most prestigious qualification in the wine and beverage hospitality industry, signifying elite expertise in blind tasting, wine theory, and service. Awarded by the Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS), these professionals are considered global authorities.