If you have been following me on social media you know I have been riding for UNCORKED Movie on Netflix for awhile. The movie is written and directed by Prentice Penny and it is his first full length film. The movie is the story of one' man’s journey to become a Master Sommelier, played by Mamoudou Athie. This is a wine movie for movie lovers. It doesn’t hit you over the head with wine to make you hate it, but at it’s core the movie is about the relationship between father and son. Courtney B. Vance is the dad at the crossroads in the family business and Niecy Nash places the supportive mother in the middle. Niecy’s role was written exclusively for her. There hasn’t’ been a wine movie that features a predominantly black cast and race is not at the forefront. The movie begins streaming today, Friday, March 27 on Netflix.

The movie mentions a few wines by name and here they are. In order of appearance. The stars are the wines I’ve actually had.

Albert Bichot Domaine Long-Depaquit (Chablis)*
Duckhorn Chardonnay (Napa Valley)*
B.R. Cohn Silver Label Chardonnay (Russian River Valley)*
Maison Noir Oregon Chardonnay (Willamette Valley)*
MacMurray Estate Vineyards Chardonnay (Russian River Valley)*
Albert Bichot Domaine du Pavillon Clos des Ursulines (Pommard)
Albert Bichot Domaine du Pavillon Clos Des Maréchaudes (Corton)
Albert Bichot Domaine Long-Depaquit Moutonne Grand Cru (Chablis)*
Alta Vista Single Vineyard Temis Malbec (Uco Valley)
Olivier Leflaive Les Sétilles (Bourgogne Blanc)*
Simonnet-Febvre Chablis*
Leeuwin Estate Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon (Margaret River)
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)*
Château Abelyce Saint-Émilion
Staglin Chardonnay (Napa Valley)*
Louis Latour Corton-Charlemagne*
Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz (South Australia)
Spring Mountain Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet-Shiraz (South Australia)
Catena Zapata Argentino Malbec (Mendoza)*
Verget Les Clous (Meursault)
Aubert CIX Vineyard Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast)
Vie Di Romans Dessimis Pinot Grigio (Friuli Isonzo)
Tiziano Grasso La Briccolina di Tiziano Grasso (Barolo)
Raeburn Chardonnay (Russian River Valley)
Dry Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Dry Creek Valley)
La Poussie Blanc (Sancerre)
Stags’ Leap Winery Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)*
Louis Jadot Pouilly-Fuissé*

I am not here to spoil the movie for you, but if you would like to watch the movie virtually with me, feel free to join me on zoom. After the movie we will be joined by a Prentice Penny, the writer and director of the movie and DLynn Proctor, Associate Producer and Director of Fantesca Winery.

Friday, March 27 at 4:30pm EST

Register in advance for this meeting: Uncorked Virtual Watch Party

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Also, VinGarde Valise is going to be gifting TWO of their wine suitcases. It ends on Monday, March 30. All it takes is your First Name, Last Name, and Email. You can enter here.

P.S. A big shout out to Netflix who allowed me to screen the movie in advance and put me in touch with the cast and director for interviews.

All images courtesy of Netflix

UNCORKED Movie on Netflix. Watch with me!