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Mondovino is a strange film experience, focussed on contrasting an Old World/small scale (Burgundy) approach to wine making with the BIG BUSINESS domination of the multinationals, marketing gurus, flying winemakers and the likes of Robert Parker. Inevitably it takes a swipe at the corporate behemoths, but perhaps is just as much a reflection on us consumers for swallowing the hype and prices. An interesting, but not totally enjoyable film - too long and too much jerky hand camera work for my liking.

Alternatively you could try "SIDEWAYS" also out on DVD - which does at least include some good footage and dialogue about Californian wines - shame the characters were not so likeable.