This summer, we’re pairing great wine with great wine movies for a virtual tasting series that’s fun, relaxed, and just the right amount of geeky.

Introducing Sip Back & Press Play, a three-part virtual wine tasting series featuring six wines, three wine-themed movies, and live Zoom discussions where we’ll sip, laugh, learn, and talk about the stories behind the glass.

You’ll receive six bottles of wine delivered to your door, then join me for three Wednesday evening tastings. Each session will feature one movie and two wines connected to the theme of the night.

Watch the movie on your own before each session, pour the featured wines, and then join us live on Zoom for the discussion.

How It Works

Sign up by Sunday, July 12 for just $129 delivered! Your wines will be delivered during the following two weeks. 

Then we’ll meet live on Zoom for three Wednesday night sessions:

• Wednesday, July 22 at 7pm Central
• Wednesday, August 5 at 7pm Central
• Wednesday, August 19 at 7pm Central

Each session will feature:

• A guided tasting of two wines

• A fun discussion of the featured movie

• Wine stories, history, food pairings, and behind-the-scenes context

• A casual, welcoming Zoom atmosphere

• Plenty of chances to ask questions and share your thoughts

No wine expertise required. Just bring your glass, your curiosity, and maybe a snack or two.

What’s Included

For $129 delivered, you’ll receive:

• 6 bottles of wine

• 3 live Zoom tasting sessions

• 2 wines featured per movie

• Movie discussion notes and tasting guidance

• A fun summer wine experience from home

• A $50 coupon off your next wine order

That means you get the wines, the live tastings, the movie-night experience, and a bonus coupon to keep your wine rack stocked after the series.

The Movie & Wine Lineup

July 22 - Bottle Shock

We’ll kick things off with Bottle Shock, the feel-good wine movie inspired by the legendary Judgment of Paris, the blind tasting that changed the wine world forever.

Since this year marks the 50th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris, we’ll use this session to talk about why that moment mattered so much, how California wine shocked the French establishment, and what it teaches us about reputation, blind tasting, and keeping an open mind.

And of course, we’ll taste two Chardonnays side by side:

Chateau de la Chaume Chablis (2023, $86.99)
A classic unoaked French Chardonnay from Burgundy with citrus, apple, pear, bright acidity, and flinty minerality.

Deepwood Cellars Monterey Chardonnay (2023, $35.99)
A California Chardonnay from Monterey with ripe citrus, guava, orange peel, tropical fruit, a touch of oak, and a rounder mouthfeel.

It’s the perfect way to taste the “Old World vs. New World” conversation in real time.

Movie available with a Prime Video subscription or for free with ads on Roku Channel, Tubi, and PlutoTV.

August 5 - Sour Grapes

Our second session dives into Sour Grapes, the fascinating documentary about one of the biggest wine fraud scandals in modern history. This night will be part wine tasting, part detective story.

We’ll talk about:

• How wine labels tell a story

• Why certain bottles become collectible

• What makes older wines so intriguing

• How prestige, rarity, and reputation can create both magic and mischief

• What everyday wine drinkers can learn from the world of high-end wine collecting

Our featured wines:

Barolo di Barolo (2019, $98.99)
A powerful Nebbiolo from one of Italy’s most famous wine regions, with structure, depth, age-worthiness, and classic old-world character.

St. Emilion Bordeaux (2020, $78.99)
A Right Bank Bordeaux featuring Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, with ripe fruit, spice, oak notes, silky tannins, and a long finish.

This will be a really fun session for anyone who loves wine stories, mystery, labels, history, and the idea that every bottle has a little bit of intrigue behind it.

Movie available with a Prime Video subscription or for free with ads on Roku Channel, Tubi, and PlutoTV.

August 19 - Uncorked (2019)

We’ll wrap up the series with Uncorked, a heartfelt Netflix film about family, ambition, wine education, and finding your own path.

This session will focus on the world of wine training and the question a lot of people wonder about:

How do people actually learn about wine?

We’ll talk about wine education, tasting confidence, restaurant wine culture, and how to keep learning without making wine feel intimidating.

Then we’ll bring it home with a very summer-friendly topic... pairing wine with BBQ!

Our featured wines:

Murder of Crows Shiraz (2024, $27.99)
A rich, semi-dry Australian Shiraz with blackberry, dark plum, poached berries, spice, dark chocolate, espresso notes, supple tannins, and a velvety finish. Perfect with smoked beef ribs, pulled pork, lamb chops, and grilled sausages.

Rainbow and the Rose Rosé (2025, $28.99)
A refreshing, brand-new Australian rosé with rose petal, wild strawberry, cherry blossom, watermelon, cranberry, and a lightly sweet, juicy finish. Great with salty snacks, spicy foods, fiery chicken, and summer BBQ favorites.

This final session will be fun, flavorful, and probably make you very hungry.

Movie available with a Netflix subscription.

Do I Need to Watch the Movies First? Yes, ideally!

The movies are not included with the wine package, so you’ll watch each movie on your own before the live session. Then we’ll gather on Zoom to discuss the film, taste the wines, and connect the themes of the movie to what’s in our glasses.

You don’t need to study anything. This is not homework. It’s movie night with better wine. 🍿🍷

This series is perfect for you if...

• You love wine but don’t want a stuffy class

• You enjoy movies, stories, scandals, food, and behind-the-scenes history

• You want to learn more about wine in a fun, casual way

• You like having wine delivered directly to your door

• You want a summer activity that feels different from the usual tasting

• You want to taste wines you won’t find in local stores, bars, or restaurants

Whether you’re brand new to wine or already know your way around a wine list, this series is designed to be welcoming, entertaining, and easy to enjoy!

And you get ALL this for just $129 delivered to your door! That's over $350 in wine PLUS a $50 coupon off your next order!

To sign up, simply complete the form below! I will contact you within a few days to collect your payment if it's not already on file.

All signups must be received by Sunday, July 12!