These are the best movies about wine

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“Wine Country” (2019) – hit of the women’s night

This hearty comedy takes you straight to Napa Valley, one of America’s most famous wine regions, and joins a group of best friends on a birthday trip. There is a lot of laughing, crying and of course drinking. Meanwhile, Wine Country was designed and implemented almost entirely by women.

«Sour Grapes» (2016) – Exposing a wine counterfeit

Unfortunately, rare and above all expensive wines are increasingly being imitated by sophisticated scammers. No wonder, now there are wines at luxury car prices. Rudy Kurniawan (45) has earned a reputation as a mysterious wine connoisseur with great expertise and a wine collection of very rare wines. It’s silly that some of these rare wines don’t exist at all.

«Sideways» (2004) – The legend among wine movies

Adapted from Rex Pickett’s (65) novel of the same name, the movie promises a high level of movie enjoyment. Paul Gimatti (54) shines as a nervous writer invited by a friend on a sightseeing tour of California’s wine country. Legendary actress Sandra Oh will also be there. At the Oscars in 2005, the tragic comedy won in the category “Best Adapted Screenplay” – a real gem!

«Uncorked» (2020) – fight for your own dreams

Mauritanian-American actor Mamoudou Athie (33) shines in this family tragedy. Wine is his passion and a sommelier’s dream job but this is a thorn in his father. He would have preferred that his son continue to run the family’s popular grill restaurant. A drama where the strong moments between father and son are played very well.

«Mondovino» (2004) – A great classic

Despite being 16 years old, this documentary is more relevant than ever. He takes the subject of wine in the context of globalization: through the rivalry between two Italian wine families (Antinori and Frescobaldi) and by focusing on major California wine companies (eg Robert Mondavi Winery) and their emergence. In the film, for example, critical voices have a say when it comes to the question of how much the spirit of a wine falls victim to the pursuit of maximum profit.

«Bottle Shock» (2008) – long faces with the French

The best California wines will compete for blind tasting with French wines in France (tasters don’t know what wine is in their glass). Based on a true story, the movie is about a Chardonnay from California who took the first place on the podium with a big surprise. If you are looking for a good mood and fun entertainment, this movie is for you.

«Santa Vittoria’s Secret (1969) – Bella Italia

Residents of a small Italian viticulture town What does he do to protect his wine treasures from the Nazis during World War II? Based on the novel of the same name, the legendary comedy touches on key themes such as heritage, solidarity and, of course, wine.

«Blood into Wine (2010) – Let’s have fun!

Do you know Maynard James Keenan (57)? The singer and frontman of the rock band Tool founded the Caduceus Cellars winery in Arizona’s barren desert in the mid-1990s. The film accompanies him and impressively demonstrates what it takes to fulfill his dream of owning a winery.

«Confused Wine (2004) – British humor

Monty Python star John Cleese (82) addresses wine novices and teaches them about the basics of varietals, winemaking, wine tasting, wine storage and more in this entertaining documentary. Particularly exciting: In a blind wine tasting, tasters could not distinguish between red and white wine.

«Somm» (2012) – Do you have what it takes to be a master sommelier?

This documentary film shows the arduous road to becoming a master sommelier. Fewer than 300 people worldwide have passed this test since it was created in 1969. The film offers a candid insight into a world that is normally hidden from the public, and brutally demonstrates what you have to do if you want to be one of the best sommeliers in the world.

Source : Blick