This story of the early days of California wine making features events that culminated in the Paris wine tasting of 1976. better known as the "Judgment of Paris." Positive that small Napa Valley wineries are no match for French vintages, British wine connoisseur Steven Spurrier challenges the Americans to a blind tasting but discovers that novice vintners like Jim Barrett and his son Bo of Chateau Montelena are far better than he realizes. Based on a true story.

Special features: four deleted scenes; Chateau Montelena: one winery's search for excellence; An underdog's journey: the making of Bottle shock; audio commentary with cast & crew.