Let's watch a movie. PART 2

Not every day does a movie pop up that’s so wildly different and totally blows your socks off. It’s rich, quirky, emotionally charged, and surprisingly simple, all while diving into the stuff we really care about: love, lust, history, work, family, and yes... WINE! Because, let’s be honest, what’s life without a little vino drama?

• Wine Country (2019)

Wine Country serves up plenty of heartfelt and hilarious moments between friends in a comedy inspired by real-life vacations. Using alcohol as a kind of liquid courage, the film tackles job loss, relationship struggles, and health scares, all wrapped in a comedy-drama package. It’s a celebration of women in their 50's a stage of life full of growth, friendship, and, of course, great wine.

But let’s be real: this isn’t just a movie about wine. It’s a story about friendship and navigating life’s ups and downs. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Napa Valley, you’ll catch glimpses of a few wineries and plenty of wine being poured. The future might seem scary, but having good friends by your side, and a glass of wine in hand makes it a whole lot easier to face.

Watch It on: Netflix

• A Heavenly Vintage (2009)

Life, death, love, lust, pain, perseverance, and renewal all come together in this beautiful take on Elizabeth Knox’s novel The Vintner’s Luck. The story follows Sobran, a 19th-century French country boy played by Jérémie Renier, who wakes up in the arms of an angel after a wild, drunken night. What starts as a wild, unpredictable connection between man and myth slowly turns into something warmer, with both sharing a love for wine and winemaking. But the angel is interested in more than just the vineyard.

Life is full of both pain and pleasure, and Sobran has to experience both to truly find his way. Love it or hate it, this movie definitely grabs your attention.

Watch It on: Amazon Prime, iTunes

• The Vineyard (1989)

Horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and yes, wine too. Elson Po (played by the unforgettable James Hong) owns a vineyard on a beautiful, exclusive island, but there’s a dark secret buried among the vines… literally. Zombies rest beneath the soil, linked to a magical potion that’s kept Elson youthful and powerful for centuries, making him one of the world’s most famous winemakers.

James Hong’s performance is delightfully over-the-top, fully embracing the villainous role. And if you don’t know him yet, maybe you’ve heard his voice as Mr. Ping in Kung Fu Panda. This movie blends mystery, magic, and wine in a way you won’t forget.

Watch It on: Amazon Prime

''At the end of the day, you really can’t make a wrong choice.
As long as you pay attention to what it is that you don’t like about a wine
each bottle will get you closer to what you do like.
Take it one glass at a time!''