It’s no secret that wine is a beverage full of complexities and mystery. From the boldest, most tannic reds to the silkiest, sweetest whites, there are dozens of grape varietals from every corner of the globe to satisfy even the pickiest of palates.
In the film Uncorked, out on Netflix Friday, Mamoudou Athie (The Get Down, Sorry for Your Loss) plays Elijah, a young man from Memphis, Tennessee with aspirations of becoming a Master Sommelier.
In the midst of pursuing the most prestigious honor earned by any wine professional, his father (Courtney B. Vance) is insistent upon him taking over the family barbecue business.
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