Hollywood and Wine

Pairing films with right wines challenges local experts

Published on: February 26, 2009

This just in, the latest news for Hollywood and Wine. The Contemporary Art Center of Virginia has chosen “Hollywood and Wine” as its theme of its 18th Wine by Design gala. With an assignment that challenges the noggins of both wine and movie experts: What are the top 10 movies to feature wine?

Sure, romantic seduction often features a sip of the grape in hundreds of scenes (such as Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant drifting down the Seine in “Charade” in 1963) – but, come to think of

it, not many movies have actually been about wine.

Wine expert Roy Williams has been assigned a task even more daunting than selecting the movies: choosing three wines to go with each film (the choices were, however, limited to California wines). This means more than 30 varieties of wine will be up for sipping.

The event has become “the premiere wine tasting event at the Beach,” said Tiffany Russell, the museum’s manager of special events. It is attended by some 800 museum supporters and bon vivants. Staged in the atrium, auditorium and galleries, it features red-carpet festivities and two live bands, JuJu and the After Hours and Double Take.

Chefs from about 20 local restaurants are contributing culinary treats, and there will be an exhibit of movie memorabilia. I’ve loaned, from my own collection, a jeweled Siamese prop from the set of “The King and I,” a replica of an Indiana Jones bullwhip and items from actress Ava Gardner’s London apartment – as well as autographed pictures and posters.

Click on the link to see their 10 top wine movies.

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Hollywood and Wine director Matt Berman blogs about the end of shooting

Published on: July 10, 2008

Director Matt Berman posted another blog entry about the end of principal photography on 'Hollywood and Wine.'

"...What a ride it has been. From Pittsburgh to Los Angeles, Kevin Farley and I have created one hilarious picture. Now comes the task of putting it all together and showing the world what we have done..."

He also added a new photo of Leslie Easterbrook on set the last day of filming.

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Hollywood and Wine director Matt Berman blogs from LA

Published on: July 07, 2008

Matt Bergman has just posted a new blog entry.The 'Hollywood and Wine' director talks about the smooth transition from shooting in Pittsburgh to Los Angeles, and working with David Spade and Pamela Anderson.

Photo by Phil LeBoutillier

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