“A hugely entertaining movie that scored at Sundance and the film festival circuit [...] ‘Bottle Shock’ is something special: there’s magic in it”
DOORS: 18:45 | FILM STARTS 19:00
Vintage Screenings pair classic films with thematically linked wine tastings to create unique evenings in the stunning setting of Averys Wine Merchants’ historic wine cellar. Following a sparkling wine reception, the film will be accompanied by a tasting of four carefully selected wines courtesy of Averys’ resident experts.
Our Autumn screenings continue with the brilliant Bottle Shock, an indie gem with the late, great Alan Rickman shining in the true story of a wine tasting competition that changed wine’s history. In keeping with the film’s theme, we’ll be facing off French and American wines for a showdown, and you can vote on your favourites!
About The Film
2008 | 12 | 104 mins
Alan Rickman stars as sommelier Steven Spurrier, a British expat running a wine shop in Paris in the 1970s. He devises a blind tasting event to introduce his customers to other countries’ wine, and visits the unknown region of Napa Valley, California; little does he realise that his encounter with a rough-and-ready, father-and-son winemaking duo will alter the history of wine forever…
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• Averys Wine Merchants is located on Culver Street in Bristol City Centre.
• The venue is close to several bus routes. The nearest train station is Bristol Temple Meads.
• Wherever possible, we encourage walking or using public transport to travel to our events.
•Please access the event space by entering through the main shop and going down the stairs.
• If you require level access to the venue, please contact us and we will arrange for you to enter the venue via the street entrance on Frogmore street. There are accessible toilets at the venue..
•If you require Hard of Hearing subtitles, please contact us before making your booking.
•We want to make your visit as enjoyable as possible, so please do not hesitate to contact us if you require further information about this venue’s accessibility.
• We cannot guarantee access before the stated doors time on your ticket, so advise you arrive as close to this time as possible.
• This event is only suitable for those over the age of 18. Valid ID may be required for entry. Should you be unable to provide valid ID when asked, you will not be permitted access. No refunds will be given in this instance.
• Please do not consume hot food in the screening room, as a courtesy to other attendees.