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.

Sideways poster
Sideways poster
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.