The Oscars are the perfect occasion to host a wine tasting party for friends. To make the evening even more exciting for your guests, why not focus your wine tasting around the themes of the nominees for Best Picture? And, remember that if you are headed to an Oscars party, it’s a great idea to delight the host with a wine gift.
Black Swan – Grace, sensuality and intrigue mix in this thrilling nominee. Look for an elegant wine that offers a mix of two grapes, like the smooth Syrah and spicy Malbec varietals in our Luma Chequen Syrah-Malbec.
The Fighter – This nominee deserves a strong, lasting wine to match the strength of its moving story and forceful lead character. Why not select Peggy Fleming’s Victories Meritage 2009? This robust, Bordeaux-style red wine is a perfect match.
Inception – Mystery and twists galore call for an intriguing wine to pair with this movie. Think outside of the normal offering, and try a unique Malbec from New Zealand – our Coopers Creek Malbec 2007.
The Kids Are All Right – The modern family in this nominee struggles to find the right balance - blending wine varietals is also a complex, entertaining process. Choose a great red wine blend like Lustre Meritage 2009 – a unique blend of three grape varietals, Merlot, Malbec, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
The King's Speech – Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush are brilliant as the stodgy British king and his quirky Australian speech coach. Why not select a wine that similarly matches a traditional European grape with a unique Australian one? Quelle Estates Semillon-Chardonnay 2010.
127 Hours – This Best Picture nominee is a true story of survival against all odds. Try an eco-friendly, “green” wine – the Brooks Riesling 2007 - from Brooks Winery that has its own moving story of survival.
The Social Network – Be more than social than Facebook and pop open a sparkling wine to honor this movie. Go with the Stone House Brut, a great California sparkler that, like Mark Zuckerberg did with Facebook, could give any traditional Champagne powerhouse a run for its money!
Toy Story 3 – Like the movie itself, Jump Rope Shiraz-Cabernet 2009 is a blend of playful Shiraz and dependable Cabernet Sauvignon.
True Grit – This nominee needs a wine that embraces the rough cowboy nature of the movie. The Sierra Batuco Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile embodies the spirit of the Old West with its strong berry and cedar notes as well as the cowboy emblazoned on the label.
Winter's Bone – Take the chill off of this long winter tale with a spicy little grape that stands all on its own like the lead character in Winter’s Bone. Our Lapis Luna Petit Verdot 2005 is an intense, satisfying red wine from an often overlooked grape.
Enjoy your Oscar night and we hope you find some great wines from our list above to celebrate your favorite movies from this past year. For a limited time, try some of these favorites in our Winning Wines pack and save $18!
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