Though likely invented decades earlier, the world’s first corkscrew patent was filed in 1795 by English Reverend Samuel Henshall. To make a firmer fit with the cork, he added a flat button of metal to the helix. His corkscrew was so useful that it has been widely utilized for over 100 years.

 A person who collects corkscrews is a Helixophile.

A Few Worthy Wine Movies to Consider

Let’s get serious:

 A Year in Burgundy (2013) – watch on Amazon Prime

 A Year in Champagne (2014) – watch on Amazon Prime

 Barolo Boys (2014) – watch on Amazon Prime

Decanted (2016) – watch on Amazon Prime

A little romance with wine:

 A Good Year (2006) – watch on Amazon Prime/Hulu

 A Walk In the Clouds (1995) – watch on Amazon Prime

 A Heavenly Vintage (2009) – watch on Amazon Prime

For a little humor or a classic caper:

 Wine Country (2019) – watch on Netflix

 Year of the Comet (1992) – watch on Amazon Prime

The post Facts and Wine Movies appeared first on OCWS.