In fact the movie had very little in common with the book, aside from the names of a few of the people involved and the underlying premise of a blind taste test of red and white wines in paris, some originating from wineries in california and others from wellknown french. Bottle shock chronicles the events leading up to the famous paris tastings of 1976. Bottle shock gets off to a slow start, attempting to add some fictional spice to the true story the movie is based on by introducing a beautiful female intern to the mix. The new movie bottle shock, which opened around the north bay on friday, may have movie goers wondering. Aug 31, 2016 the movie bottle shock, loosely based on the book judgment of paris by george m. The wine merchant, steven spurrier alan rickman, seeking a way to increase business and noticing how american wines are starting to become slightly more popular, decides to hold a competition, which afterwards became known as the judgment of paris. Bottle shock filming in wine country, one of two movies. Its the kind of feelgood movie whose resolution is evident from the start, being based as it is on a true story. Director randall miller, who cowrote the script with his wife jody savin and ross schwartz, keeps the plot brimming with spirit and wit. We go 1on1 for an exclusive interview with actors bill pullman and chris pine. Due to be released in american theaters this month is bottle shock, a new wine movie based on the story of the judgment of paris. This makes me wonder how a new film called bottle shock will affect the wine market. While not every movie based on a book manages to live up to fans imaginations, the ones on this list are almost as good on the screen as they were on the page.
Bottle shock is loosely based on steven spurriers famous 1976 paris tasting of french and california wines, which george m. It stars alan rickman, chris pine, and bill pullman and is directed by randall miller, who wrote the screenplay along with jody savin and ross schwartz. By the fourth week, the film was playing on 400 screens. Plaid suits, prize grapes and the rise of napa the new york. As someone who isnt fancy and doesnt drink wine all that much, i wasnt sure id be all in with this movie. In 1976, a small american winery bested the exalted french wines of the time and sent the wine industry into a tizzy putting california wines on the map for good. Its a good movie made exceedingly watchable by alan rickman doing alan rickman things. Instead, the chateau is made of stone with walls three to twelve feet thick, which provides natural insulation against outside heat or cold. But that doesnt make the journey any less interesting. Taber wrote about so well in his book the judgment of paris. Mar 07, 20 bottle shock movie by becca on march 7, 20 add comment last night we had date night at our house and watched the movie bottle shock, based on the 1976 wine competition when california wine defeated french wine in a blind taste test. Stags leap wine cellars is the 1976 red wine winner of the paris blind taste test as seen in the movie bottle shock.
Aug 08, 2008 yeah, i saw the movie bottle shock, and i will tell you that it is no sideways. That was good, and jack ryan, all my heroes from when i was a young guy. Bottle shock is a superior film that shouldnt be dismissed so easily. July 15, 2008 trailer now playing in theaters around the country. The movie bottle shock is based on this true story. Bottle shock 2008 stream and watch online moviefone.
Bottle shock, a new independent film based, very loosely, on the famous 1976 blind tasting in paris in which two california wines came out on top, much to the chagrin of the expert and. The chateau was unique in materials, plan, size, and style for its era. Bo barrett was played by chris pine who also played captain kirk in star trek in bottle shock, the film about the 1976 tasting of paris. Based on a true story of love, victory and fermentation. Paris based wine expert steven spurrier heads to california in search of cheap wine that he can use for a blind taste test in the french capital. Aug 08, 2007 sonoma valley vineyard owner robert mark kamen, who is writing the screenplay for the other movie based on the book judgment of paris by george taber, said bottle shock distorts history and. The most important book totv adaptations coming in 2020. Bottle shock is a 2008 american comedydrama film based on the 1976 wine competition termed the judgment of paris, when california wine defeated french. Bottle shock here is all the information you need about bottle shock on american netflix. A former real estate attorney, jim bill pullman sacrificed everything to realize his dream of creating the perfect handcrafted chardonnay. Plaid suits, prize grapes and the rise of napa the new.
Be on the lookout for bottle shock, a hugely entertaining movie, and not just for oenophiles. It tells the story about how a chardonnay crafted by a napa valley winery beat every french competitor in the paris wine tasting of 1976, a feat that was unthinkable at the time. In the film, the character is directly involved in the 1976 tasting although in reality. Bottle shock, an easygoing little movie, made with more affection than skill, takes us back to the days when men wore loud plaid suits and people. May, 2014 you were played by chris pine in bottle shock, who is also captain kirk. Rent bottle shock 2008 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. You may have only come in contact with the term bottle shock in relation to that terrible yet endearing movie staring chris pine about the 1976 judgement of paris where california wine beat. Jul 27, 2007 first shot in wine movie feud bottle shock, one of two movies on the famous 1976 tasting, begins shooting w. Gustavo brambila born 1953 is a mexicanamerican winemaker in the napa valley. Bottle shock 2008 based on a true story of love, victory, and fermentation. A bottle of the winning american vintage, it is said, now rests on exhibit in the smithsonian institution. Movies based on books when you love a book, few things are more exciting or more nerveracking than seeing it turned into a movie.
Bottle shock is a 2008 american comedydrama film based on the 1976 wine competition termed the judgment of paris, when california wine defeated french wine in a blind taste test. Bottle shocks sexual innuendo, 70s free love vibe and skimpy seethrough tshirt shots guarantee cheap thrills but also act as a diversion from the plot. Details include the date it was added to netflix in the usa, any known expiry dates and new episodesseasons, the ratings and cast etc. Jan 18, 2012 bottle shock premiered in napa and new york, then opened in 47 theaters in about ten markets, expanding from there.
Bill pullman and rachael taylor in randall millers film bottle shock. Separating fact from fiction as told in bottle shock. The first half of the book was an excellent set of vignettes and histories that describe the events and people which culminated in the judgement of paris. Chateau montelena, owned by bos father jim won for the 1973 chardonnay created by head winemaker mike grgich. In 1976, napa valley looked a lot different than it does today. Aug 06, 2008 bottle shock, an easygoing little movie, made with more affection than skill, takes us back to the days when men wore loud plaid suits and people who were serious about wine sneered at the. Taber, provides an entertaining if not always accurate portrayal of the ensuing frenchcalifornia showdown. The title is neat bottle shock being a vintners term and the effect that new world wine actually being good had on the french experts. Friends and experts and lushes insist that sideways is a better gateway into the cinematic world of oenology. Sep 30, 2008 this makes me wonder how a new film called bottle shock will affect the wine market. First shot in wine movie feud bottle shock, one of two movies on the famous 1976 tasting, begins shooting w. Bottle shock leaves a nasty aftertaste for the organizer. Released august 6th, 2008, bottle shock stars alan rickman, chris pine, bill pullman, rachael taylor the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 50 min, and received a score of 56 out of 100. This is the book that the movie bottle shock was supposedly based on.
Share bottle shock with your friends and start a discussion on facebook or twitter. The movie bottle shock, loosely based on the book judgment of paris by george m. When a paris based, british parisian wine shop owner steve spurrier alan rickman traveled to the region to challenge napa valley winemakers to a blind tasting against thei. The story of the early days of california wine making featuring the now infamous, blind paris wine tasting of 1976 that has come to be known as judgment of paris. Rent bottle shock 2008 starring alan rickman and chris pine on dvd and bluray. Yeah, i saw the movie bottle shock, and i will tell you that it is no sideways.
Little did steven and jim realize that they were both on a course that would change the history of wine forever. Ross schwartz, screenwriter of bottle shock, the movie on february 27th, 2009 at 11. In nineteenthcentury napa valley, the majority of wineries were constructed of wood. Bottle shock is a dramedy, set in 1976, about winemakers in california, and a wine merchant from england with a shop in france. Bottle shock is a movie about the courage of the human spirit and ultimately its triumph. He was born in jalisco, mexico in 1953 and moved with his family to. Is bottle shock available to watch on netflix in america. Brambila was portrayed by freddy rodriguez in the 2008 indie film bottle shock. The film, which is not a documentary, is loosely based. The year is 1976, and napa valley has yet to gain the reputation as one of worlds bestknown wine regions. May 03, 2018 bottle shock, the charming 2008 movie based in napa valley, has become a favorite film for many wine lovers. The story is told through the lives of father and son. California wines were pitted against top french producers with the americans coming out on top.
Bottle shock gets the musical treatment wine enthusiast. Aug 06, 2008 a film based on the historic event that put. While based on a true story, the film takes some liberty at embellishing the facts with romance and family feuds, but this does not detract from it being highly. Alan rickman stars as a british wine snob so committed to his snobbery that he has moved to france, opened a. He owns his own exclusive wine shop and wine tasting school, the problem being that he has few customers because he is seen as not being one of the knowledgeable french.
Based on a true story of love, victory, and fermentation. Shot in california like sideways but set much closer to the earth, it tells the story of a struggling vineyard named chateau montelena, deeply in debt with three bank loans. Based on the true story, bottle shock chronicles the events leading up to the famous judgment of paris tastings, told through the lives of father and son, jim and bo barrett, as well as british wine shop owner, steven spurrier. Plus, this ones based on true events, and though it may be a formulaic and predictable underdog story, that doesnt mean its no less a joy to watch. Steven spurrier is a british wine connoisseur who lives in paris as he considers france to be the center of the wine universe. Based on a true story, bottle shock chronicles the events leading up to the famous judgment of paris tastings, told through the lives of father and son, jim and bo barrett. Aug 01, 2008 tabers book is the source for a competing film project, which might explain why he was prematurely aged in bottle shock, and not exactly a hero of the tale. Released in 2008 containing music from bottle shock 2008. The film, which is not a documentary, is loosely based on. Keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. Movie bottle shock recounts the historic 1976 paris wine. Napa plus hollywood equals bottle shock wine spectator.
One of a spate of winethemed films in the past decade, 2008s bottle shock recounted the 1976 judgment of paris competition pitting california chardonnays. Gus brambila who bottle shock is about now has a tasting room with thrace bromberger right by the oxbow called gustavothrace. You were played by chris pine in bottle shock, who is also captain kirk. Watch bottle shock movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. It goes on to expand the flinty relationship between the fatherson owners of chateau montelena a diamond in the crown of the california wineries, and then raises the stakes. You probably dont need a spoiler alert to see where this tale is going us against them, the hick underdogs vs. Movie bottle shock recounts the historic 1976 paris winetasting contest. There are between 500 and 600 arthouse theaters across the country and bottle shock eventually played in most of them. California winemakers had yet to prove themselves on a global stage. Film bottle shock brings the paris tasting of 1976 to the big screen. Movie bottle shock recounts the historic 1976 paris winetasting. Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online. Make no mistake, the french make some great wines, but for many years they persisted in denying that anybody else deserved to share the glory especially wines from the new world.
Bottle shock chronicles the events leading up to the famous paris tastings of. When they said they were going to make the movie, it was after the book had come out, the 30th anniversary. Bottle shock, the charming 2008 movie based in napa valley, has become a favorite film for many wine lovers. A new film loosely based on chateau montelena and the paris tasting gets a warm greeting from napa, but will it. Bill pullman plays jim barrett, a down on his luck wine maker working to perfect his chardonnay. Search the internet and you will find dozens of references to bottle shock the movie but only one or two that address bottle shock, the wine condition. Aug 17, 2008 the new movie bottle shock, which opened around the north bay on friday, may have moviegoers wondering. There is precious little information available about bottle shock or bottlesickness even though almost every winemaker the world over is aware of it. Imdb page for bottle shock based on the infamous judgment of paris wine tasting in 1976, in which california wines soundly beat the best wines in france, this movie focuses on stephen spurrier, one of the organizers of the tasting, and the relationship between jim and bo barrett, owners of the. Aug 28, 2008 bottle shock soundtrack from 2008, composed by mark adler.
Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. Im a big fan of chris pine and im halfway in love with rachael taylor. How the groundwork for frank capras movies is based on faith. Its loosely inspired by the famous 1976 judgment of paris, the blind tasting at which underdog american wines beat out the french favorites and gained international credibility. What is the judgment of paris in relation to this movie. Brought together by a curious twist of fate on a dusty california road, a wandering vintner and a struggling winemaker find both their lives, and their careers, forever transformed at a blind parisian wine tasting that introduced the world to the extraordinary wines of napa valley. Bottle shock, a new independent film based, very loosely, on the. Sonoma valley vineyard owner robert mark kamen, who is writing the screenplay for the other movie based on the book judgment of paris by george taber, said bottle shock. Aug 10, 2015 you may have only come in contact with the term bottle shock in relation to that terrible yet endearing movie staring chris pine about the 1976 judgement of paris where california wine beat. With the flood of mass media of entertainment, parents need help edu. Though bottle shock is based on a true story, it is not a.
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