What are your top ten favorite movies?
Preface Today’s prompt made me relive my wine journey so far, since watching wine movies/ documentaries has been a constant activity with me from the time I started pursuing my passion for wines.
Cinematic Liberty Since we are talking movies so I too have indulged in a sprinkle of cinematic liberties, by sticking not only to the the topic i.e. movies, but also listing out wine documentaries and TV Series which side loved watching. (Hope WordPress and the readers will approve of this harmless liberty I’ve taken).
References Since we are talking about cinematic production by different agencies, I have sourced some of the description from producer’s channels like Netflix, Apple TV and also about some good reviews available online.
For Wine Enthusiasts If you are passionate about wines, chances are that you’ve already watched some of these suggestions. However, to in general to all wine enthusiasts I can vouch for sure that the movies/ documentaries/ TV series illustrated in this post would surely be a source of joy and learning…especially if you watch over a glass of wine. Cheers (in advance)🍷.
1. Toscana
A Danish chef goes to Tuscany, Italy, to sell the goods he inherited from his father, but he meets an inspiring woman who makes him rethink life and love.
2. Barolo Boys
Several friends begin producing a red wine in northern Italy, and 30 years later, their product has become famous the world over.
3. Uncorked
A young man upsets his father when he pursues his dream of becoming a master sommelier instead of joining the family barbecue business.
4. Bottle Shock
Steven Spurrier, a British expatriate and wine shop owner, heads towards the Napa Valley to prepare for a wine-tasting contest, pitting his favorite French wines against the Californian wines. Based on a true story.
5. Sideways
A middle-aged Miles is a budding writer while his friend Jack is a soon-to-be married actor. They take a road trip through Santa Ynez Valley wine country in order to celebrate his bachelor party.
6. A Year In Burgundy (Documentary)
Seven families discuss the cultural and creative process of making wine in the Burgundy region of France, shedding light on their connection to the land and their grape vines as well as the vagaries of the seasons.
7. A Year in Champagne (Documentary)
Seven families discuss the cultural and creative process of making wine in the Burgundy region of France, shedding light on their connection to the land and their grape vines as well as the vagaries of the seasons.
8. Somm
Four wine stewards prepare to learn everything about wine as they ready for the master sommelier exam, one of the world’s most challenging tests, which is presided over by the notoriously secretive Court of Master Sommeliers.
9. Rotten: Reign of Terroir (Documentary)
In the south of France, frustrated winegrowers go to extremes to stave off cheap imports from Spain and new competition from China.
10. Drops of God (TV Series)
While the world of wine mourns the death of Alexandre Léger, his estranged daughter, Camille, learns his extraordinary collection is now hers. But before she can claim her inheritance, Camille must best Alexandre’s protégé, Issei, in a test of their senses.
I loved Toscana … great choice
Thankyou
Never saw any of them, but I will look for them. Interesting choices