Bottle Shock

Paris-based wine expert Steven Spurrier heads to California in search of cheap wine that he can use for a blind taste test in the French capital. Stumbling upon the Napa Valley, the stuck-up Englishman is shocked to discover a winery turning out top-notch chardonnay. Determined to make a name for himself, he sets about getting the booze back to Paris.

Cast

Alan Rickman

as Steven Spurrier

Chris Pine

as Bo Barrett

Bill Pullman

as Jim Barrett

Rachael Taylor

as Sam Fulton

Freddy Rodríguez

as Gustavo Brambila

Dennis Farina

as Maurice Cantavale

Hal B. Klein

as Shenky

Jean-Michel Richaud

as Maitre d'

Eliza Dushku

as Joe

Kirk Baily

as Loan Officer

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