Some Great Wine Movies + TV

Wine & film have a storied past that stretches back to the inception of Hollywood. We all know the saying: "wine, popcorn, and a good movie make a great date night." I can't say I disagree with the phrase, and do enjoy a glass of vino with my relaxation time watching the screen. And for those who want to explore wine further or delve into it's history, there is a whole library of movies & documentaries that examine the topic of why we love this liquid in a bottle so much.

Movies & Documentaries

Somm (2012)

4 sommeliers attempt to pass the prestigious Master Sommelier exam, an exam with one of the lowest pass rates in the world.

SOMM: Into the Bottle (2015)

The history, politics, pleasure, and BS of wine told through opening ten very different bottles of wine.

Decanted. (2016)

Look inside one of the most intimate wine growing regions in the world, Napa Valley, as we follow the journey of new beginnings and mastering a craft.

Bottle Shock (2008)

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."

A Year in Burgundy (2013)

The film follows seven winemaking families in the Burgundy region of France through the course of a full year, and delves into the cultural and creative process of making wine.

A Year in Champagne (2014)

This film shows a rare glimpse behind the scenes into the real Champagne through six houses—from small independent makers to illustrious houses.

A Year in Port (2016)

With renowned wine importer Martine Saunier as our guide, we journey into Portugal's spectacular Douro Valley to explore the mystery and complexity of the world of port.

$our Grapes (2016)

Rudy Kurniawan earned the reputation of a wine savant and surrounded himself with some of high society’s most fervent wine connoisseurs. When Bill Koch, a top US collector, and Laurent Ponsot, a Burgundian wine producer, discover suspicious bottles a humorous and suspenseful investigation begins into one of the most ingenious cons of our time.

Red Obsession (2013)

The great chateaux of Bordeaux struggle to accommodate the voracious appetite for their rare, expensive wines, which have become a powerful status symbol in booming China.

Sideways (2004)

Two men reaching middle age with not much to show but disappointment embark on a week-long road trip through California's wine country, just as one is about to take a trip down the aisle.

Chateau Chunder: A Wine Revolution (2012)

A documentary on the recent history of Australian wine, revealing how a small group of enterprising Australian winemakers took on the elitist world of wine - and won.

Boom Varietal (2011)

Boom Varietal is a documentary that follows the Argentine Malbec wine boom and explores its importance in today's pop culture.

You Will Be My Son (2011)

A story that focuses on the problematic relationship between Paul Marseul, owner of a prestigious vineyard in Saint Emilion and his son, Martin, who works with him on the family estate. Paul is a demanding and passionate wine-maker but is a domineering father.

Cement Suitcase (2013)

Franklin, the best wine salesman in the Yakima Valley, hates his life.

Mondovino (2004)

A documentary on the impact of globalization on the world's different wine regions.

Blood Into Wine (2010)

Take a look inside the life of one of Rock music's most mysterious and interesting figures. With winemaking in his blood, multiplatinum recording artist Maynard James Keenan sets out to bring notariety to Arizona's burgeoning wine regions.

TV Shows

Uncorked (2015 – )

Follows a group of sommeliers as they prepare to take the master sommelier exams.

The Wine Show (2016 – )

The Wine Show is a innovative and practical study of the world of wine. Featuring short films on a variety of wine related topics ranging from wine fraud to food matching. The first season features Italy, as the two presenters visit locations around Italy in order to fine a case of wine that represents what Italy is about.