March 2010
|  | | Four Great Wine Flicks
It's not unusual for wine to be the star of the table - and occasionally, the star of the screen. The following is our list of the four best films that have a strong focus on wine or feature an unforgettable, can't-miss wine scene:
"A Good Year" (2006): Russell Crowe finds a good year on Wall Street is no match for a good year in wine country.
"French Kiss" (1995): Kevin Kline and Meg Ryan do it all for love . . . and the love of wine.
"Bottle Shock" (2008): The great France vs. America wine showdown of the 1970s (spoiler: Hurray for the USA!)
"Sideways" (2004): This flick forever changed the way we look at Pinot Noir, Merlot and ostriches.
Three Honorable Mentions:
"The Muppet Movie" (1979): Steve Martin as a smarmy sommelier makes up for the fact we still can't get "The Rainbow Connection" out of our head.
"Notorious" (1946): Nobody pairs wine like Hitchcock.
"A Walk in the Clouds" (1995): Outstanding views.
Got your own list? Review our choices and let us know what we've missed. |
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| | March 2010 Ask the Expert
3 Questions for Phillip Anderson, General Manager of Cap*Rock Winery
What are the key attributes that make the South Plains one of the state's premier grape regions?
Probably the biggest thing is the variance in temperature. The temperatures in the morning here can drop down to near freezing and by the afternoon they can get up to 70ºF. It really stresses the vines and makes them think, 'Oh my gosh, I'm going to die; I better produce more fruit.' That makes a difference in our grape production.
What are the most effective ways for the Texas wine industry to get the attention of wine consumers?
In-store tastings can't be beat. We are fighting some misconceptions about Texas wines, and nothing changes minds faster and creates a sale better than a tasting at a store where the customer can immediately purchase the wine.
What is it about Texas wine that is most surprising to your customers?
There are two things that show up the most, and they are closely related. People are frequently surprised at how long people have been making wine in Texas, and then they are surprised at how good the wine in Texas can be. These are probably both related to a core surprise to some that Texas even makes wine. |
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