Bottle Shock

Bottle Shock

Based on a true story of love, victory, and fermentation

Directed by Randall Miller

Produced by Intellectual Properties Worldwide, Zininsa Film Production

2008110 min6.4 / 10

A charming, feel-good underdog story about California winemakers challenging French wine snobbery, grounded in warmth, humor, and the triumph of authenticity over pretension.

Paris-based wine expert Steven Spurrier heads to California in search of cheap wine that he can use for a blind taste test in the French capital. Stumbling upon the Napa Valley, the stuck-up Englishman is shocked to discover a winery turning out top-notch chardonnay. Determined to make a name for himself, he sets about getting the booze back to Paris.

Questions people ask

  • Is Bottle Shock violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Bottle Shock easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 90% of films.

  • Does Bottle Shock end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.

  • Is Bottle Shock scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Bottle Shock sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

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27/ 100

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Rarity22

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Love40

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