Spurrier, who went on to become one of the world’s leading wine writers until he died in 2021, often described the film as “More b—- s—- than Bottle Shock.” ...

As ‘Sideways’ Turns 20, Searchlight Pictures and the Hitching Post Celebrate With Anniversary Wine Dinners, Limited Release Bottles ...

Next came “Sideways Effect.” Merlot sales slumped, pinot noir sales soared. California pinot noir plantings increased 170 percent while overall wine vine plantings increased just 8 percent.

And, of course: “I am not drinking any [expletive] Merlot!” The 2004 film “Sideways” showed us the fundamentals of wine appreciation — how to assess, taste, and talk about it with authority.

In the Academy Award-winning adapted screenplay "Sideways," Maya, played by Virginia Madsen, explains to Miles (Paul Giamatti) why she loves wine. She explains that wine is a living thing. "I lik… ...