Jason KingMatching Wine to Your Movies
May 12th 2010 20:08
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OK - we have all heard about wine matching to food - one of my passions but now Australian DVD Company is going a wee bit further and supplying wine suggestions to match your DVD rental.
Oovie is a fast growing company that I have a suspicion is owned by Hoyts Cinemas. They have strategically placed vending machines in shopping centres all over NSW, QLD and VIC. It is actually a grand idea. As you don't have to pay for staff you rent your DVD from a vending machine for $2.99 per overnight. Easy as and way more affordable. The catch is if you don't feed it back into the vending machine within 24hrs then you pay another overnight fee - the good news is that this is still way more affordable than your local DVD store run by stoner kids who care more about chatting about who they hooked up with on the weekend than actually serving you - my finger is pointed at you Civic Balgowlah!!!!
But, I have digressed - wine sommelier Clint Hillery, co owner of wine bar Time to Vino, came up with all the wine recommendations, which are programmed into the DVD vending machines. They must either come up on a screen or on your receipt.
Here are some matching ideas from the Oovie website:
ACTION and SAUVIGNON BLANC
Fast pace action sequences and high-budget special effects should be paired with a fresh, vibrant white wine. The crisp and intense taste of a Sauvignon Blanc amplifies the senses, already alerted by explosions, chases and the constant race against the clock. Complex undertones of tropical fruit, passionfruit and gooseberry pleasure the pallet, combined with the visual smorgasbord of any good action flick to result in a spectacular sensual feast! Try a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from the industry's most technologically advance winery, Craggy Range, with Peter Jackson's Blockbuster 'Avatar'.
THRILLER and PINOT NOIR
The emotional intensity of a good thriller needs to be matched with an equally intense and intricate wine. Unexpected plot twists and shocking revelations pair perfectly with a good Pinot Noir, a complex and enticing grape that will have your tastebuds on the edge of their seats. The silky layered palate with fine grainy tannins to match the earthy tones presents a deep and complex wine that will have you hooked to the final curtain. Watch the gripping thriller 'The Lovely Bones'.
ROMANCE and DOLCETTO
An expressive and elegant red wine will compliment a touching love story perfectly. Passion and devotion blends magnificently with the gentle Dolcetto, loosely translating to "Little Sweet One". Lush, perfumed and with a silky smooth finish, this wine is easily approachable and of a low acidity, just like young love. Watch Bella and Edward's love blossom in New Moon with a bottle of Vietti Dolcetto.
DRAMA and CHAMPAGNE
An intense drama that leaves you breathless deserves nothing less than the best wine. Although typically associated with celebration, sparkling wines, especially Champagne, are the most ethereal of all wines and make the perfect accompaniment for a gripping drama. The appearance and texture of the bubbles radiates emotion and lights up the senses, enhancing the emotional journey involved in dramatic cinema. Try the prestigious house of Ruinart with the gripping John Lennon biography, 'Nowhere Boy'.
ROMANTIC COMEDY and RIESLING
Nothing goes better with the awkward hilarity of a romantic comedy than a wonderfully floral, vibrant Riesling. This highly aromatic vino is expressive and complex, with its flower and fruit tones complimenting the emotional rollercoaster evident in rom-com plots. Try any of the Franklin Estate Riesling range with the hilarious Meryl Streep and Alec Baldwin rom-com, "It's Complicated".
I like the novelty of this but to be honest DVDs and wine are not my match - as much as I love red wine DVDs are best suited to pizzas and Coca Cola
Suss out more about Oovie HERE
Oovie is a fast growing company that I have a suspicion is owned by Hoyts Cinemas. They have strategically placed vending machines in shopping centres all over NSW, QLD and VIC. It is actually a grand idea. As you don't have to pay for staff you rent your DVD from a vending machine for $2.99 per overnight. Easy as and way more affordable. The catch is if you don't feed it back into the vending machine within 24hrs then you pay another overnight fee - the good news is that this is still way more affordable than your local DVD store run by stoner kids who care more about chatting about who they hooked up with on the weekend than actually serving you - my finger is pointed at you Civic Balgowlah!!!!
But, I have digressed - wine sommelier Clint Hillery, co owner of wine bar Time to Vino, came up with all the wine recommendations, which are programmed into the DVD vending machines. They must either come up on a screen or on your receipt.
Here are some matching ideas from the Oovie website:
ACTION and SAUVIGNON BLANC
Fast pace action sequences and high-budget special effects should be paired with a fresh, vibrant white wine. The crisp and intense taste of a Sauvignon Blanc amplifies the senses, already alerted by explosions, chases and the constant race against the clock. Complex undertones of tropical fruit, passionfruit and gooseberry pleasure the pallet, combined with the visual smorgasbord of any good action flick to result in a spectacular sensual feast! Try a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from the industry's most technologically advance winery, Craggy Range, with Peter Jackson's Blockbuster 'Avatar'.
THRILLER and PINOT NOIR
The emotional intensity of a good thriller needs to be matched with an equally intense and intricate wine. Unexpected plot twists and shocking revelations pair perfectly with a good Pinot Noir, a complex and enticing grape that will have your tastebuds on the edge of their seats. The silky layered palate with fine grainy tannins to match the earthy tones presents a deep and complex wine that will have you hooked to the final curtain. Watch the gripping thriller 'The Lovely Bones'.
ROMANCE and DOLCETTO
An expressive and elegant red wine will compliment a touching love story perfectly. Passion and devotion blends magnificently with the gentle Dolcetto, loosely translating to "Little Sweet One". Lush, perfumed and with a silky smooth finish, this wine is easily approachable and of a low acidity, just like young love. Watch Bella and Edward's love blossom in New Moon with a bottle of Vietti Dolcetto.
DRAMA and CHAMPAGNE
An intense drama that leaves you breathless deserves nothing less than the best wine. Although typically associated with celebration, sparkling wines, especially Champagne, are the most ethereal of all wines and make the perfect accompaniment for a gripping drama. The appearance and texture of the bubbles radiates emotion and lights up the senses, enhancing the emotional journey involved in dramatic cinema. Try the prestigious house of Ruinart with the gripping John Lennon biography, 'Nowhere Boy'.
ROMANTIC COMEDY and RIESLING
Nothing goes better with the awkward hilarity of a romantic comedy than a wonderfully floral, vibrant Riesling. This highly aromatic vino is expressive and complex, with its flower and fruit tones complimenting the emotional rollercoaster evident in rom-com plots. Try any of the Franklin Estate Riesling range with the hilarious Meryl Streep and Alec Baldwin rom-com, "It's Complicated".
I like the novelty of this but to be honest DVDs and wine are not my match - as much as I love red wine DVDs are best suited to pizzas and Coca Cola
Suss out more about Oovie HERE
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Comment by JohnDoe
Film & TV on DVD
Still an interesting idea...maybe rum with Captain Blood and martini's with James Bond.
Comment by Bryn
Horrorphile
Honestly. Wine matched with movies. This has to be one of the most tenuous and absurd campaigns I've ever heard of.
I can relate to beer and pizza and trashy movies, but "romantic comedy and Riesling"?
So ... "horror and port" ... "sticky late harvest and porn"?
Where does Shiraz fit in? Or Pinot Gris?
I'm laughing too much here.
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Pop Rock Factory
Stay cool . . .
Comment by Bryn
Horrorphile
Comment by wine guy
I had a Wirra Wirra shiraz which I matched with Zombieland the other night, wouldn't recommend that match. I had a Taylors Shiraz which worked better with Up In the Air.
Comment by Jason King
Sydney Table
Salty Popcorn
Total Randomness
Bryn - u were on fire yesterday - again some of us were in hysterics at your comments.
MNG
Wine Guy - it's a way to my heart - shiraz mmmmmmmmmmmmm
Comment by Sim1
Fish on Film
Comment by Jason King
Sydney Table
Salty Popcorn
Total Randomness
Comment by Wilson Pon
Health 2 Know
Adventure Toes
Techno Stuffs
boxing sound
Business Rope
Comment by Jason King
Sydney Table
Salty Popcorn
Total Randomness
Comment by ShaunK
Screen Adventure
Still an interesting idea...maybe rum with Captain Blood and martini's with James Bond.
Hear hear!!