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Synopsis: 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.
Starring: Chris Pine, Alan Rickman
Supporting actors: Bill Pullman, Rachael Taylor, Freddy Rodríguez, Dennis Farina, Eliza Dushku, Miguel Sandoval, Bradley Whitford, Joe Regalbuto, Hal B. Klein, Kirk Baily, Phillipe Simon, Philippe Bergeron, Jean-Pierre Gillain, Mary Pat Gleason, Leslie Goodman, Frank Avila, Geoff Callan, James Carraway, Greg Collins, Amiée Conn
Directed by: Randall Miller
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 1 hour 49 minutes
Release year: 2008
Studio: 20th Century Fox
MPAA Rating: Rated PG-13 for brief strong language, some sexual content and a scene of drug use.
ASIN: B001OF636U
Amazon.com Sales Rank: #20,287 in Amazon Video On Demand (See Bestsellers in Amazon Video On Demand)
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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Crowd pleaser, December 12, 2008
By Philip Trubey (Rancho Santa Fe, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bottle Shock (DVD)
Before a (then) little known Paris wine tasting in 1976, most people had no idea that California was producing world class wines. That changed when a British ex-pat in Paris organized a wine tasting of the best French versus the best Californians - against all expectations, California won both best red and white and nothing in the wine world has been the same since.

This drama/light comedy follows the true story of the travails of the winning white (Chardonnay) winery leading up to the competition. There is lots to enjoy here including a struggling small business story, an evolving father-son relationship, the comeuppance of an arrogant industry, and of course, a love triangle. The movie is well cast (and very well acted) with Bill Pullman as the business owner father and Alan Rickman as the snobby Brit amazed to find that good wines can be found this side of the Atlantic.

In the final analysis, this is a feel good movie, suitable for the whole family with the proviso that kids under 10 might get bored in places.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely Worth Seeing!, February 1, 2009
This review is from: Bottle Shock (DVD)
I saw this movie when it first came out, and then put on a tasting party based on the wines they drank in the movie. People had a great time watching the movie while drinking some of the same wines from the famous tasting (newer vintages). It is true that a lot of artistic licence has been taken, so if you care about the real facts, read The Judgement of Paris (excellent book). However, there are some hilarious lines, Alan Rickman is fabulous, and the scene of the tasting itself is a must for anyone that cares about wine. Personally, I would fast forward through the love-triangle scenes ("Jules and Jim" this film is not). Any wine lover who doesn't see it because of the negative comments about it not perfectly following the facts will be missing out on a very enjoyable film.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wine lovers and ex-hippies will love this!!!, January 30, 2009
By Julie A. Moskal "M.A.Ed" (Seoul, South Korea) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Bottle Shock (DVD)
I saw this movie on a trans-Pacific airline trip and it is fabulous! If you survived the seventies and love wine, this is for you. Of if you're just an Alan Rickman fan, you'll like it, too! Really a fun, fun movie and makes me want to spend a year's salary to buy a bottle of 1971 California Chardonnay!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Bottle Shock movie
this was given as a gift so I don't know what the quality of the film was but the arrival was fast and the price was right. I hope my giftee enjoys it.
Published 17 days ago by Diane W. Shaefer

3.0 out of 5 stars Hollywood cliches maul a real story
When I choose to evaluate a film here, I look over the other reviews to see if someone has said what I want to say. If so, no need to repeat it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by J. C Clark

4.0 out of 5 stars Better than the French


This movie was a delight. The French have for too long been shoving their wines on the world and saying they were the best.

Well, guess what? Read more
Published 1 month ago by Norma Strother

4.0 out of 5 stars A Rare Vintage
This film is one of those rare gems that brings out a terrific moment in history that may or may not be common knowledge to a lot of people. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Bottle Shock
This is a very good story about the early days of the California wine industry and its struggles to compete with the mighty French! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Martin R. Moore

5.0 out of 5 stars Bottle shock
Product arrived within the promised date, in fact it came in so fast it surprised me. The package was unopened, but the DVD had come loose from the retainer stud. Read more
Published 2 months ago by tweety bird

3.0 out of 5 stars An opportunity missed
It was one of those movies where I REALLY wish it had a better director or editor. There was a interesting story to tell there, but the director and scriptwriters muddied it up... Read more
Published 2 months ago by KTFaye

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Movie
Alan Rickman and wine, a fab combination. My teenage daughter and I both enjoyed this movie.
Published 2 months ago by Early Bird

3.0 out of 5 stars Pleasant but very inaccurate
Ok, it is a movie. I get it. I loved it in the theater..then I bought the book that documented what really occurred. Read more
Published 2 months ago by R. Preston

5.0 out of 5 stars A WONDERFUL BOUQUET
ALTHOUGH A BIT APPREHENSIVE AT FIRST . . . I WAS PLEASANTLY SURPRISED WHEN I FOUND THE MOVIE TO BE QUITE ENTERTAINING, AND EQUALLY SURPRISED TO DISCOVER BECOMING QUITE NOSTALGIC... Read more
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