Our Bond Series concludes with a series highlight, Daniel Craig’s Casino Royale. It’s an awesome adaptation that pays homage to Ian Fleming’s novel, and takes the iconic character in an exciting new direction. To pair with this episode, we enjoy a full-bodied Bordeaux. (In Diamonds are Forever, 007 spots the bad guys when they don’t know that Bordeaux…
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This entry in our James Bond series features an episode that enlivened the franchise: Goldeneye, Pierce Brosnan’s solid debut. Brosnan was built to play 007, and he looks relaxed and ready here. To pair with this above-average Bond, we drink a delicious Chianti from Selvapiana. Italian reds pop up throughout the series, both books and movies….
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Sean Jordan and I team up for a special mini-episode looking at On Her Majesty’s Secret Service! It’s George Lazenby’s only go at the character, and the film still provokes strong opinions. Some will tell you it’s the peak of the series, while others dismiss it as tripe. To pair, we enjoy some delicious bubbly, the…
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Our second Bond review looks at The Spy Who Loved Me, the peak of the Roger Moore years. Enjoy! Check out my ranking of the Bond flicks! Please visit our sponsor!
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Our Bond series kicks off with a franchise highlight: Sean Connery’s From Russia with Love. To pair, we enjoy some classic martinis, of course! My wife has years of experience as a bartender and restaurant manager, and she was gracious enough to make a few delicious drinks. Enjoy!
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