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This Chenin Blanc’s tentacled label begs to be paired with author Jules Verne’s classic adventure-at-sea. Brought to the screen several times, the most beloved version comes from Walt Disney and stars Kirk Douglas, Paul Lukas and Peter Lorre, with James Mason as the iconic Captain Nemo. An eminently enjoyable family film, it was also a technological tour-de-force, winning Academy Awards for its special effects and art direction.

This Grenache Blanc blend, with its expressive flavors, is a perfect complement to this romantic comedy starring Marilyn Monroe and Laurence Olivier. Directed by Olivier himself, the film tells the story of the mismatched love affair between a charming prince and a spirited showgirl during a diplomatic visit to London. Behind the screen tensions between the two stars don’t reveal themselves on screen, as the film received excellent reviews upon release and has gone on to become a romance classic.

A beefy wine calls for an equally robust movie. The Wild Bunch was director Sam Peckinpah’s ode to the Wild West in its final days. Starring William Holden and Ernest Borgnine, the movie, like the wine, pulls no punches. It is noted for helping to shift the genre from that of chivalrous heroes to a more layered approach.

An epic red for an epic Western. Finding themselves in competition with the rising popularity of TV, movie studios decided to go big. And there are few movies bigger than this: the first feature shot for Cinerama that tells the story of three generations of Western pioneers. It showcases a cavalcade of stars including Spencer Tracy, Gregory Peck, Debbie Reynolds, James Stewart and John Wayne (and many, many more). Costing an astounding 15 million dollars and having three directors, it went on to win three Academy Awards.

After filming Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo together, Kim Novak again casts a spell on Jimmy Stewart—literally—in this romantic fantasy-comedy from Columbia Pictures. This film of love and witchcraft works across genres, just as this Italian white blends several different varietals to form the perfect, delicious bottle. This pairing will have you believing in magic.

This refreshing Sauvignon Blanc will pair beautifully with Ernst Lubitsch’s romantic comedy classic. Starring Jimmy Stewart and Margaret Sullavan as feuding coworkers and unwitting pen pals, it tells a timeless story that has been remade several times by Hollywood. Fittingly, the lovers’ secret is revealed through the use of a red carnation—a nice parallel to the floral art of Ernest Clayton, this delicious wine’s namesake.

Pair Chile’s star white wine with silver screen stars Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse, two of the musical genre’s most talented performers. Under the direction of Vincente Minnelli, MGM’s showstopper is joyous and seductive, perfect for the rich tropical flavors and zesty citrus notes of this Sauvignon Blanc. Now, that’s entertainment!

This classic romance follows a prince who tries to lure a wealthy widow, and her money, back to his home country, the fictious Marshovia. Directed by Ernst Lubitsch, the film stars Jeanette MacDonald and Maurice Chevalier. Lush and cinematic, it won the Academy Award for Best Art Direction. Sipping on this silky smooth Pinot Noir is the perfect way to enjoy its luxurious setting and romantic plot.

An up-and-coming actress—played here by Janet Gaynor—becomes a star thanks in part to her mentor and self-destructive love interest played by Fredric March. Maverick producer David O. Selznick shot the film in the new three-strip Technicolor process, and audiences are still dazzled today by the technological achievement and compelling showbiz storyline. Be equally dazzled by the vibrant fruit aromas and pure flavors in this Pinot Grigio.

Rich and fulfilling, previous vintages of this hearty red have been multi-award winners. The deft skill behind this finely crafted wine matches well with Martin Scorsese’s break-out film featuring career-making performances by Robert De Niro and Harvey Keitel.

Upon release, this mystery thriller set box office records in Great Britain and made Alfred Hitchcock one of Hollywood’s most sought after directors. Starring Margaret Lockwood and Michael Redgrave, it tells the story of a young woman on vacation who tries to find an elderly friend that has seemingly disappeared without a trace. It pairs perfectly with this equally complex and thrilling Petit Verdot that will leave you enthralled.

The TCM Film Festival celebrates film legacies: stories told and retold over generations that have shaped our identities, shared culture and values. Screening at the festival in commemoration of Warner Bros.’ 100th anniversary, this romantic drama is one of the high points of the Hollywood studio system. Featuring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman as one of the most famous on- screen couples in cinema history, it’s a must-see for any classic movie fan. Enjoy with this crisp and refreshing Sauvignon Blanc.

Today celebrated as a fan favorite, the Marx Brothers’ last major release for Paramount was originally a flop. It was also the last of the Brothers’ films to feature all four siblings. The youngest of the group, Zeppo, wouldn’t join the others as they left for better fortunes at MGM. This tasty Pinot Noir is the perfect salute to the brothers in their final showing as a quartet at what may be their most irreverent and fun.

A film about the courage of British families during World War II, it served as inspiration for Americans who found themselves pulled into the conflict. Directed by William Wyler, it starred Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon and Teresa Wright in what would be career-defining roles. The movie garnered 12 Academy Award nominations, including wins for Best Picture, Director, Actress and Supporting Actress. Pair this proud film with this brilliant and fresh Grüner Veltliner. Both are sure to inspire.

This exciting Chenin Blanc’s name was inspired by the suspense of a ball hitting the line during a game of tennis. What better to pair it with than this suspenseful favorite from director Alfred Hitchcock, in which Farley Granger stars as a professional tennis player who unexpectedly finds himself entwined in a murder after a chance meeting. A fan favorite, the thriller is remembered not only for its memorable plot but also for its set design and engaging cinematography by Robert Burks, who would be nominated for an Academy Award.

A full-bodied red is anything but subtle. Pair it with this outlandish comedy that puts it all out there. Featuring a veritable who’s who of comedians, this Stanley Donen directed film follows the antics of a group of treasure seekers as they tear up the countryside looking for a buried jackpot. The non-stop hysterics of a cast that includes Spencer Tracy, Milton Berle, Sid Caesar, Buddy Hackett and Ethel Merman will spin you east, west and all other directions of a compass.

This elegant Malbec is skillfully balanced between being both delicate and rich. It strikes the perfect tone for this celebrated romance directed by Leo McCarey. A shipboard affair leads to a pact to meet six-months later on top of the Empire State building. Starring Irene Dunne and Charles Boyer, the story proved so popular it would be remade two times, as An Affair to Remember (1957) and Love Affair (1994) and, of course, it was memorably referenced in Sleepless in Seattle (1993).

Silent cinema at its epic best, this high-sea adventure tells the tale of Sir Oliver Tressilian (Milton Sills), a British nobleman, who after being captured and turned into a galley slave on a Spanish galleon, finds a new life as a pirate captain. The film, a true spectacle even for viewers of today, features full-size ships that served as floating sets and over 1,000 extras. Director Frank Lloyd’s high level of craftsmanship was rewarded by an enthusiastic audience who made it the top grossing movie of the year.

Pair this dense and flavorful wine with another layered gem, a New Hollywood romance considered to be one of the genre’s all-time greats. This ’70s standout stars Robert Redford and Barbra Streisand as a couple who, over several decades, drift in and out of each other’s lives. A glass of this elegant Cabernet will both elevate the high points and soften the melancholy notes.

This well-known love story follows Yuri Andreyevich Zhivago (Omar Sharif) and Larissa Antipova (Julie Christie) as they fight to keep their relationship alive against the backdrop of the Russian Revolution. A cinematic tour de force, it was the first film to capture the turmoil of the Revolution in true and hectic detail. Epic in scope, it’s an excellent choice for this robust and velvety Merlot blend.

The idea of a holiday film typically conjures up snowy thoughts, but this perennial classic is set in a sprawling desert. Starring John Wayne, Harry Carey Jr. and Pedro Armendáriz, it tells the Christmastime story of three bank robbers turned heroes when they rescue a baby and shepherd the infant to safety across blazing sands with a sheriff hot on their backs. The Western pairs perfectly with this Australian white that has a deep flavor concentration born out of its grapes’ hot, dry growing season.

A bold move itself, this rebellious but now-iconic film helped set the direction for American cinema for a full decade. A reflection of the youth movement (both inside and outside Hollywood), it stars Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway as the notorious bank-robbing couple. What better to pair with a robust red blend?

A bold Viognier can stand a little heat and so can this movie’s title character, played by the unforgettable Dorothy Dandridge. A queen bee herself, Carmen is an independent woman who does as she pleases. Otto Preminger’s film moves the setting of Bizet’s classic opera, Carmen, from Spain to the American South, and it has since become a cultural landmark in its own right: Dandridge became the first African-American to be nominated for the Best Actress Oscar.

For this fine discovery of a wine, watch an adventure film like MGM’s Technicolor version of King Solomon’s Mines. Starring Stewart Granger and Deborah Kerr as a British hunter and wife of a missing explorer, the film follows the pair as they journey in search of the legendary diamond mines of the title. Shot on location in East Africa, it’s a stunning entertainment and the perfect pair for a wine full of attractive ripeness and fruit-forward depth.