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Bottle Shock

  • 20082008
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
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Bottle Shock (2008)
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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".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".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".
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
17K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Randall Miller
  • Writers
    • Jody Savin(screenplay)
    • Randall Miller(screenplay)
    • Ross Schwartz(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Chris Pine
    • Alan Rickman
    • Bill Pullman
  • Director
    • Randall Miller
  • Writers
    • Jody Savin(screenplay)
    • Randall Miller(screenplay)
    • Ross Schwartz(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Chris Pine
    • Alan Rickman
    • Bill Pullman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 114User reviews
    • 103Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win

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    Freddy Rodríguez and Rachael Taylor in Bottle Shock (2008)
    Bill Pullman and Chris Pine in Bottle Shock (2008)
    Alan Rickman in Bottle Shock (2008)
    Eliza Dushku in Bottle Shock (2008)
    Dennis Farina and Chris Pine in Bottle Shock (2008)
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    Freddy Rodríguez, Chris Pine, and Rachael Taylor in Bottle Shock (2008)
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    Bill Pullman and Chris Pine in Bottle Shock (2008)
    Bill Pullman and Rachael Taylor in Bottle Shock (2008)
    Alan Rickman in Bottle Shock (2008)
    Alan Rickman in Bottle Shock (2008)

    Top cast

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    Chris Pine
    Chris Pine
    • Bo Barrett
    Alan Rickman
    Alan Rickman
    • Steven Spurrier
    Bill Pullman
    Bill Pullman
    • Jim Barrett
    Hal B. Klein
    Hal B. Klein
    • Shenky
    Jean-Michel Richaud
    Jean-Michel Richaud
    • Maitre d'
    Dennis Farina
    Dennis Farina
    • Maurice Cantavale
    Kirk Baily
    Kirk Baily
    • Loan Officer
    Freddy Rodríguez
    Freddy Rodríguez
    • Gustavo Brambila
    • (as Freddy Rodriguez)
    Philippe Bergeron
    Philippe Bergeron
    • Pierre Tari
    Rachael Taylor
    Rachael Taylor
    • Sam Fulton
    Louis Giambalvo
    Louis Giambalvo
    • George Taber
    Greg Collins
    Greg Collins
    • Trucker
    Luis Saguar
    Luis Saguar
    • Man #1
    • (as Louis Saguar)
    James Hiser
    • Man #2
    Geoff Callan
    Geoff Callan
    • Man #3
    Eliza Dushku
    Eliza Dushku
    • Joe
    Miguel Sandoval
    Miguel Sandoval
    • Mr. Garcia
    Marcia Firesten
    • Karen Thompson
    • Director
      • Randall Miller
    • Writers
      • Jody Savin(screenplay) (story)
      • Randall Miller(screenplay) (story)
      • Ross Schwartz(screenplay) (story)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The real Jim Barrett, owner of Chateau Montelena, appears in the film as a vineyard owner who pours a wine sample for Alan Rickman. Mike Grgich, the real-life winemaker at Chateau Montelena (and the man who was most responsible for the award-winning 1973 Montelena Chardonnay), appears in several scenes at the chateau, standing next to Bill Pullman as he takes a wine sample from a barrel.
    • Goofs
      When the Napa wine makers all scramble to meet Stephen Spurrier with their bottles of wine, one person is clearly offering a prop bottle of "Canadian Club" whiskey as if it were a wine.
    • Quotes

      Jim Barrett: Why don't I like you?

      Steven Spurrier: Because you think I'm an arsehole. And I'm not, really. I'm just British and, well... you're not.

    • Connections
      Referenced in The Cinema Snob: Shock! Shock! Shock! (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      China Grove
      Written by Tom Johnston

      Performed by The Doobie Brothers (as Doobie Brothers)

      Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records

      By Arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

    User reviews114

    Review
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    Featured review
    7/10
    Nice blend of flavors
    It's 1976 Calistoga, California. Jim Barrett (Bill Pullman) is desperate to scrap up the money to perfect his chardonnay. His son Bo (Chris Pine) is a lot less patient. Sam Fulton (Rachael Taylor) surprises everybody as the new intern. Gustavo Brambila (Freddy Rodríguez) is the foreman trying to make his own wine, and Bo's best friend. In Paris, sommelier Steven Spurrier (Alan Rickman) has a failing wine shop. He is challenged by his next door neighbor American Maurice Cantavale (Dennis Farina) to go taste some Californian wine. He goes to find some Californian wines to challenge the french ones in a blind taste test. He has a roadside breakdown and Jim Barrett coincidentally rescues him. He is amazed at Jim's wine and the rest of the area wines.

    This is a nice charming true story. Alan Rickman has a friendly snotty attitude. He's snobby without being arrogant. I think that's the key. He's actually likable. As for the romantic triangle, I like the hot girl not picking the handsome leading man but then she changes her mind. It's balanced out by an angry Bill Pullman. He provides the little bit of drama in the movie.
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    FAQ3

    • Is this movie based on a book?
    • What is the "Judgment of Paris" in relation to this movie?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 5, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Gyllene druvor från Montelena
    • Filming locations
      • Chateau Montelena - 1429 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga, Napa Valley, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Shocking Bottle
      • Unclaimed Freight Productions
      • Hollywood Caterers
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,078,607
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $278,075
      • Aug 10, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,629,770
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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