The Favourite, Bordeaux, Widows, Miner Family Wines
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The Cogill’s find “The Favourite” a sometimes shocking but consistently well-made Oscar contender that takes place in 18th century England surrounding the life of the troubled, Queen Anne. Film critic, Gary Cogill, calls “Widows” an elevated, scary heist movie led by an all star cast, including Oscar winner, Viola Davis. Wine expert, Hayley Hamilton Cogill, pairs “The Favourite” with Bordeaux as the royal courts of England slurped fine French wine, often while being at war the France. Hayley also fondly pays tribute to widower Dave Miner and his “Emily’s” Cabernet Sauvignon named after his late wife. A portion of the proceeds of the wine sales goes to fighting lung cancer through the V Foundation.
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