Shaun Eli wrote:

> Many people might suggest a chianti or barolo but I think a strong red
> zin such as a Martinelli or Hartford would be a better choice. The
> taste seems to follow the sepia tones of the film, and more than one
> Italian-American has told me that red zin reminds him of the wine his
> father used to make at home. Besides, zin would go better with the
> cannoli.

Niebaum-Coppola Rubicon ;-)

>
> For "When Harry Met Sally" I'd suggest an over-oaked chardonnay.

White Zin: insipid and sweet

>
> "American Graffiti"-- a blanc de blancs Champagne.

Budweiser

>
> "The Producers"-- an inexpensive ice wine (Selaks from New Zealand, for
> example, where they pick the grapes then place them in a freezer).

If the Mel Brooks version, Mogen David; if the recent version, Night Train

> "Casablanca" anyone?

A good vintage Champagne, circa 1929. Drunk with ennui, of course.

Mark Lipton