Once Upon a Wine

May 202 min read

Red Eye & Provence Rouge

The dark, earthy notes of Mas de Gourgonnier Les Baux de Provence Rouge mirrors the palpable danger at the core of "Red Eye."

Aug 15, 20233 min read

Crazy Rich Asians & Rhône Viognier

Given its setting, you could pair "Crazy Rich Asians" with a Singapore Sling, but that might be too on the nose.

Jun 17, 20232 min read

The Descent & Rhône Syrah

Not for the faint of heart, The Descent matches a Rhône Syrah, like Domaine de Bonserine's La Sarrasine.

Jun 6, 20232 min read

Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle & Beaujolais Gamay

I should probably suggest a cannabis-infused wine but I'd never recommend anything illegal... 😈

May 16, 20232 min read

Catch Me If You Can & Burgundy Chablis

A Chablis is a Chardonnay done well, so it calls for a story that warns against taking shortcuts, such as "Catch Me If You Can."

May 13, 20233 min read

Dune & Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Since there's no way I'll ever get to watch Jodorowky's "Dune," I guess I'll have to settle for Denis Villeneuve's masterpiece.

Apr 23, 20232 min read

Rogue One & Bordeaux Margaux

I know it's heresy to like any Star Wars movie better than the original trilogy... but I did. I'm as surprised as anyone.

Apr 22, 20231 min read

Galaxy Quest & Loire Chenin Blanc

We may never get a "Galaxy Quest 2," but it certainly wouldn't have been the same without Alan Rickman. Rest in peace, buddy. For the one...

Apr 20, 20231 min read

Amélie & Orange Wine

A lot of people have columbused orange wine lately. Orange wine is not new, guys, it has been around forever, but I'm not above chasing a...

Apr 18, 20231 min read

Sixteen Candles & Provence Rosé

Oh, Sixteen Candles. This request comes from my sister, Michelle. For the record, I've never once forgotten her birthday.

Apr 11, 20232 min read

The Wolf of Wall Street & Champagne

"The Wolf of Wall Street," epitomizes the high-rolling lifestyle, so it's essential to select a wine that captures its extravagance and...