Sideways Movie Facts, Easter Eggs and hidden details

2 of the most interesting Sideways easter eggs you didn't know about. Handpicked and verified, these little-known hidden details can be obscure enough most people will miss. These behind the scene easter eggs and hidden messages will give you another view of Sideways movie message.

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Sideways Plot

Two men reaching middle age with not much to show but disappointment embark on a week-long road trip through California's wine country, just as one is about to take a trip down the aisle.

Genre Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director Alexander Payne
Stars Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Virginia Madsen, Sandra Oh
IMDB score 7.5

Sideways Movie Easter Eggs

1 - The wine Miles saved for a special occasion then wound up drinking at a fast food restaurant is Chateau Cheval Blanc, a wine that is predominantly Merlot

The wine Miles saved for a special occasion then wound up drinking at a fast food restaurant is Chateau Cheval Blanc, a wine that is predominantly Merlot

Sideways movie hidden details

1 - Miles' prized bottle of 1961 Cheval Blanc was, in fact, a Merlot blend. The director wanted to use Chateau Petrus Pomerol, which is 100% Merlot, but were denied permission, proving that this inside joke was deliberate.

Miles' prized bottle of 1961 Cheval Blanc was, in fact, a Merlot blend. The director wanted to use Chateau Petrus Pomerol, which is 100% Merlot, but were denied permission, proving that this inside joke was deliberate.

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