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Article: The pinot noirs of Santa Barbara County round out the cast of hit film `Sideways'.
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- Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL)
- Article date:
- December 6, 2004
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Byline: Bill Daley
The tale of two buddies hitting the road and going on a bit of a tear is a plot familiar from countless books and movies. What makes the new "Sideways" film so interesting is the role played by wine in the story.
Miles is a wine geek, unsuccessful in marriage and career. Jack is his best buddy, an aging TV actor looking for one last fling before tying the knot. Off the two go for a weekend in Santa Barbara's wine country, one thirsty for some hot wine, the other lusting for some hot women. Needless to say, things get complicated.
Yet from the optimistic beginning to the weary but hopeful ending, wine remains the unbilled ...