Question 1

Which real-life figures from the wine world appear in the film?

Accepted Answer

Jim Barrett, owner of Chateau Montelena, appears as a vineyard owner pouring wine for Alan Rickman. Winemaker Mike Grgich appears in several scenes at the chateau next to Bill Pullman.

Question 2

Where were the Parisian street scenes actually filmed?

Accepted Answer

The Parisian street scenes were filmed in Sonoma, CA using cars provided by the Arcane Auto Society car club, with the owners appearing as extras.

Question 3

What location served as the primary filming site for aerial views and key scenes?

Accepted Answer

Much of the filming, including aerial views, boxing ring, and Paris tasting scenes, was shot at Kunde Winery in Kenwood, California.

Question 4

What in-joke about film production appears in the movie?

Accepted Answer

In Scene 24, Maurice (Dennis Farina) urges a chauffeur to park cars, adding "Let's go! You're not a Teamster, ya know!"—a wry reference to labor issues in film production.

Question 5

Who plays the Paris-based wine expert searching for California wines?

Accepted Answer

Alan Rickman plays Steven Spurrier, the Paris-based wine expert who travels to California's Napa Valley in search of wine for a blind taste test.

Question 6

Which real-life figures from the wine world appear in the film?

Accepted Answer

The real Jim Barrett appears as a vineyard owner pouring wine for Alan Rickman's character, and winemaker Mike Grgich appears in several scenes at the chateau next to Bill Pullman.

Question 7

Where were the Parisian street scenes actually filmed?

Accepted Answer

The Parisian street scenes were filmed in Sonoma, CA using cars from the Arcane Auto Society club, with the owners appearing as extras.

Question 8

What in-joke about film production appears in the movie?

Accepted Answer

In one scene, Maurice (Dennis Farina) urges a chauffeur to hurry up, adding 'You're not a Teamster, ya know!'—a wry reference to labor issues in film production.

Question 9

What is the main conflict in Bottle Shock?

Accepted Answer

Paris-based wine expert Steven Spurrier travels to California seeking cheap wine for a blind taste test in Paris, but is shocked to discover top-notch chardonnay in Napa Valley.

Question 10

Who plays the English wine expert Steven Spurrier?

Accepted Answer

Alan Rickman plays the character Steven Spurrier, the Paris-based wine expert who travels to California.

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