Robert Lawrence Balzer Memoir My First Professional Wine Judging Another chapter in the 99-year life of the Los Angeles Times wine writer. My First Wine Competition, 1947 It was the first year, post-WW II, for the now famous Los Angeles County Fair Wine Judging in Pomon... Want to read more? If you're already a subscriber, welcome back - you may login here. If you aren't a subscriber, sign up here to get full access. Username or E-mail Password Remember Me Forgot Password