Still unable to go outside unaccompanied for fear of paparazzi, Cato traveled to London for the reenactment of the 1976 'Judgment of Paris' where California and French wines went head to head. During this wine tasting duel, California came out on top, which shocked the wine making world.
"Once again, the California wine makers have outdone themselves," he said, taking a repeat sip of the venerable 1973 California Cabernet Sauvignon by Stag's Leap. And, while Cato had to sit on 12 London phone books to reach the table (he didn't want anyone's lap to impede his judgment of the wine), he was able to balance himself and the 20 odd French and California wines to be tasted.
The tasting itself was done with the "utmost seriousness and totally blind conditions" at the headquarters of Berry Brothers St. James's. "No I did not wear a blindfold," Cato said laughing, his belly bouncing right and left with humor.
"Once again the Ridge Monte Bello took top honors," he said. "It was hard to tell the old California and French wines apart. Neither the fruit nor the tannins were the worse for wear after 30 years."
Cato cut a dashing figure among some of the world's renowned wine connoisseurs. Wearing a dark suit jacket without pants and a pink shirt with a blue stripped tie, Cato pronounced the winner hands down to have a "hint of catnip, shades of Wiskas Meaty Selection with just a wisp of motor oil. It's a bit like licking the garage floor, only better," he said with a smile.
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Posted by: jessie reece | June 04, 2006 at 08:02 PM
Mr. Cato is a true Californian!
Posted by: Gigolo Kitty | June 05, 2006 at 03:08 PM