An Excellent Vintage: The Journey of a Lifetime

An Excellent Vintage (The Journey Book 8)

by Craig Briggs

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3667 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	260 pages
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An Excellent Vintage is a 1991 Australian film about a group of friends who go on a road trip to find a rare bottle of wine. Along the way, they learn about themselves and each other, and the importance of friendship.

The film stars Bill Hunter as Jack, a retired winemaker who is dying of cancer. He tells his friends that he has one last wish: to drink a bottle of his finest vintage, a 1969 Hermitage. The friends, who are all in their early 20s, agree to help Jack find the wine.

The friends set off on their journey in a beat-up old car. They travel through the Australian countryside, stopping at wineries and meeting new people. Along the way, they learn about the history of winemaking in Australia, and the different varieties of grapes that are grown in the country.

The friends also learn about themselves and each other. They learn about their strengths and weaknesses, and their hopes and dreams. They learn to trust each other and to rely on each other.

The journey is not without its challenges. The friends argue and fight with each other. They have to deal with flat tires and broken-down cars. But they also have a lot of fun. They share laughs and stories, and they bond over their shared love of wine.

In the end, the friends find the bottle of wine that Jack was looking for. They celebrate with a toast to Jack and to their friendship. They then return home, changed by their journey.

An Excellent Vintage is a funny, heartwarming, and thought-provoking film about the importance of friendship. The film is beautifully shot and the cast is excellent. An Excellent Vintage is a must-see for fans of Australian cinema and for anyone who loves a good road trip movie.

The Cast of An Excellent Vintage

• Bill Hunter as Jack
• John Hargreaves as Rod
• Celia Ireland as Melodie
• Colin Friels as Laurie
• Paul Chubb as Danny
• Tim McKenzie as Craig

The Crew of An Excellent Vintage

• Director: George Miller
• Producer: Doug Mitchell
• Screenwriter: George Miller
• Cinematographer: Dean Semler
• Editor: Margaret Sixel

The Awards of An Excellent Vintage

• Australian Film Institute Awards: Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor (Bill Hunter),Best Supporting Actor (John Hargreaves),Best Supporting Actress (Celia Ireland)
• Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards: Best Foreign Film

The Legacy of An Excellent Vintage

An Excellent Vintage is considered to be one of the best Australian films of all time. The film was a critical and commercial success, and it has been praised for its humor, heart, and thoughtfulness. An Excellent Vintage is a film that has stayed with audiences for over 30 years, and it continues to be enjoyed by new generations of viewers.

An Excellent Vintage (The Journey Book 8)

by Craig Briggs

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3667 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	260 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE