Have you seen the movie Wine Country yet? We watched it as soon as it was available on Netflix. What did we think?
In this episode of Sip Sip Hooray, we dive into details with a behind the scenes look at where the cast shot and what they did off camera. We’ll give you our take on the Amy Poehler-directed flick and how you can create your own wine country weekend based on the film.
Wineries featured
Artesa Winery, Napa (in the Carneros region). Insider note: Amy Poehler loves Artesa’s Albariño! ($28) Great choice Amy!
Quintessa, St. Helena
Baldacci Family Vineyards, Napa – portrayed as the fictional Morgan Jorng winery.
Downtown Calistoga for shopping and dining
The cast’s whereabouts, behind the scenes
The cast stayed at Andaz Napa while filming. They ate dinner at Oenotri, an Italian restaurant across the street from Andaz. The crew also enjoyed great views and cocktails at Sky & Vine Rooftop Bar at the Archer Hotel and family style dining at Thomas Keller’s Ad Hoc restaurant in Yountville. Insider tip: be sure to get the buttermilk fried chicken. like they did (call restaurant for day of the week when it is on the menu).
When scouting locations in Napa Valley, Amy Poehler stayed at the Napa Valley Marriott Hotel and Spa in Napa.
After the last scene was shot, the crew held a wrap party at Gran Electra in Napa. They celebrated pre-release movie previews at Vista Collina Resort in Napa.
Sip Sip Hooray blush!
In this episode we chat about Mary O’s beauty find that has the perfect shade of Sip Sip Hooray, from Beauty Bakerie (blush on upper right corner)
