Category Archives: Film TV and Celebrities

David Beckham’s New Club to Launch Chateau Beckham Wine

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Nick

The First Division French football club, Paris Saint-Germain who have recently signed up David Beckham are apparently planning to release a red wine following his debut for the Ligue 1 side yesterday (and reputed to have made the second goal … Continue reading →

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New Wine Film – ‘Red Obsession’, Narrated by Russell Crowe

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Nick

A new feature length documentary about China’s obsession with Bordeaux fine wine is set to premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival on 13th February – and worldwide release is expected to follow. Red Obsession is an Australian film by … Continue reading →

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Brad Pitt to Star in The Billionaire’s Vinegar – Wine Films to Watch Out For!

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Nick

Regular readers over the years know that I enjoy a good wine film every now and then – I really enjoyed A Good Year and I thought Alan Rickman was good in Bottle Shock, though the film didn’t rock my … Continue reading →

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Wine That Rocks – Grateful Dead’s New Wine

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Nick

Not so long back I wrote about Heavy Rock and Wine as AC/DC launched a wine collection following on the grand tradition of Whitesnake, Iron Maiden, Motorhead et al. Now new has hit that Grateful Dead have produced a new … Continue reading →

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Life on the Douro by Zev Robinson

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Nick

If you enjoy your Port Zev Robinson’s film Life on the Douro is a “must see” . . . and if you are new to it Zev’s film will tell you more about the essence of Port than your first … Continue reading →

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Heavy Rock and Wine

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Nick

AC/DC are to launch a wine collection.  The Australian band has entered into a partnership with New South Wales based winery Warburn Estate to produce four bottled varieties, named after some of their hits – AC/DC “Back in Black” Shiraz, … Continue reading →

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New Wine Film – Tu Seras Mon Fils (You Will Be My Son) – Shot at Chateau Clos Fourtet

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Nick

The Saint Emilion Premier Cru Chateau Clos Fourtet is the setting for Gilles Legrand’s new film Tu Seras Mon Fils (You Will Be My Son). The film focuses on the problematic relationship between the chateau owner and his son and … Continue reading →

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Your Chance to Become Involved – Life on the Douro: A Documentary about Wine and Culture

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Nick

It’s not often that we get the chance to become involved in the world of wine and film but the opportunity has just arisen.  Artist and Film maker Zev Robinson is currently in the final stages of making his latest … Continue reading →

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Dinastia Vivanco by Zev Robinson

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Nick

Dinastia Vivanco: Giving Back to Wine What Wine has Given Us is a documentary made by Zev Robinson, set in La Rioja, and is part of a series of 4 documentaries related to wine, all due to be released over … Continue reading →

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Football and Wine

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Nick

The press is reporting that Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is considering becoming a wine importer when he retires. Ferguson has always been a connoisseur of the finest wines and is famed for sharing a bottle with rival managers … Continue reading →

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