Sideways Uncorked

Sideways Uncorked is a beautiful Love Story of Pinot Noir. It takes us on a journey that began two decades ago and is still very much on the rise. A wonderful narrative! --Rajat Parr, Vintner & James Beard award-winning author The Honeycutts' account of Sideways and its reverberations is so thorough that even I learned things I hadn't known. A delightful, accurate chronicle with great wine tips. --Alexander Payne, director and Oscar-winning co-writer of Sideways A while back I made a film in one of loveliest places on earth. Lead by our fearless leader, Mr Payne, I was so inspired. Rare indeed to have words like those to say. The Valley is a place where, as the sun sets, the hills turn silver and gold. If you ever wonder what it was like, watch the picnic scene. That's how it felt. So put your feet up and step into the making of Sideways. --Virginia Madsen, Academy Award-nominated actress and film producer Sideways was such an unlikely synthesis of the cultures of wine and film. Sideways Uncorked covers it all in such an insightful and comprehensive manner. Kirk and Mira have given us a fascinating read from beginning to end. --Frank Ostini, chef/winemaker, Hitching Post Wines, Hitching Post 2 restaurant An astute and entertaining book about the making of a great American film and its unexpected aftermath in the world of wine. Film buffs and oenophiles should derive equal pleasure savoring the backstories that Kirk and Mira have uncovered in both worlds. --Leonard Maltin, American film critic and historian Kirk and Mira Honeycutt's research and in-depth exploration about the unique connections between the powerful medium of independent films and the lasting impact on the zeitgeist of the wine industry, much less our society, shows fresh perspectives. Their book examines how filmmakers - like independent wine producers - are liberated to explore unconventional narratives and have the potential to inspire change and challenge the status quo. --Meredith May, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief The Tasting Panel & The Somm Journal