Next weekend, the Hallmark Channel launches the March 6 premiere of Uncorked, starring Julie Benz (”Dexter,” “Desperate Housewives,”) as Johnetta “Johnny” Prentice, a work-obsessed CFO for the LA-based Stafford Telecom. When Stafford CEO Milton Hairfield sends Johnny to California wine country to seal the deal with an important investor, he reminds her to take it easy and enjoy her time there.
After dining at a local resort, she in turn meets world-renowned chef Andrew Browning (Scott Elrod from “Men in Trees,”) and later Andrew’s son and Andrew’s endearing parents (JoBeth Williams and Elliot Gould), the owners of California Oak Winery. As expected, Johnny and Andrew soon grow close, but their blossoming friendship leads to a series of unexpected events. In the end, Johnny must decide which is more important, her newfound friends in wine country or her high-powered career?
As an admitted fan of Hallmark films, Uncorked is most decidedly one of the better ones released in the past few years. From the inviting cinematography to the supreme talents of the cast, the film is undeniably sweet and comfortable. Naturally, like most Hallmark films, there are a few plot holes and occasional dialogue foibles, but all in all, this is an unadulterated, inoffensive delight.
In an effort to celebrate the launch of the film, the Hallmark Channel Facebook page is featuring a Food and Wine Pairing widget. This Flash-enabled device offers thousands of delicious food and wine pairings from Cabernet and pepper steak to champagne and potato chips. Give it a try here.
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