But the pleasures of “Uncorked” are in how it
gently eludes stereotype and brings a rich sense
of texture to even its smaller moments.
There are other movies about the finest pours
— like Ken Loach’s “The Angel’s Share,” about
poor young Scots and high-priced whisky —
that revolve around the high and low of taste.
“Uncorked” goes a different direction, taking
time to savor not just its cabernets but its
Memphis barbecue. There’s little difference
between the craft of the wine in “Uncorked” and
the art with which Louis, who’s seen shopping for
just the right wood for his smoker, fires his meats.
All of which is to say, in these quarantined times,
be sure you have a decent bottle left in the
cupboard or a good rack of ribs in the freezer
before pressing play on “Uncorked.”
“Uncorked,” a Netflix release, is not rated by the
Motion Picture Association of America. Running
time: 104 minutes. Two and a half stars out of four.