The Blues Brothers, Misery, James Bond (Dr. Intolerable Cruelty, Thank You for Smoking, Withnail & IĬhâteau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande A nice contrast to the Chianti Doctor Lecter matched with liver in 'The Silence of the Lambs'). And only the most eagle-eyed wine fanatic would spot the bottle of Clos Sainte Hune Alsace Riesling in 'Hannibal'. Who knew that Michael Corleone drank Bardolino at his son's communion party in The Godfather: Part II? Did you spot the bottle of Chateau Angelus Saint-Emilion in Casino Royale?ĭouble points for those who remembered Mel Gibson's airborne wine order in Air America (1990). However MI5 chief 'M' switched allegiance from Scotch Whisky to bourbon when Dame Judy Dench took over the role. He remains famous for his "Vodka Martini, shaken, not stirred". James Bond is the undisputed king of deluxe on-screen beverages. Absinthe features prominently in Baz Luhrmann's 'Moulin Rouge' (2001). Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart) runs a gin bar in 'Casablanca' (1942) – even if he drinks only Champagne and brandy himself. Spirits also feature prominently on the silver screen. Alexander Payne's movie Sideways (2004) led to dramatic increases in US Pinot Noir sales, to the detriment of Merlot. While movies benefit from using particular beverages to create atmosphere or character depth, the publicity this brings can make (and sometimes break) the drink involved. The relationship has not always had entirely positive, promotional effects. Scroll down for a table full of 'movie wines' (plus a few spirits too). Sometimes wine also appears in movies in more everyday situations. The film industry has been happy to exploit the glamorous aspect of wine.
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