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 ...

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.