Valentines Barbie with Wine
- Tony Elvin
- 1 day ago
- 4 min read
Updated: 21 hours ago
Hey Barbie! Hey Ken! It's just Ken here with your wine blog from our Valentine Special at The Mockingbird in Digbeth!
It was fantastic to see you all! As promised, here are the details on all the wines we tasted, the movie trivia, and of course... our Barbie gallery!
Wine and Movie Magic: A Night to Remember
A fresh and delicately fruity Prosecco Rosé with red berry and floral aromas. Lively on the palate with ripe strawberry and raspberry notes and a clean, refreshing finish.
From selected parcels of Glera grapes grown northeast of Treviso, and with the addition on 10% Pinot Noir, also from the DOC region, to give colour and flavour.
2) Château de Pennautier Rosé 2023/24, Cabardès, Languedoc FRA - The Wine Society £10.95
This wine hails from Languedoc, right next to the world's most famous rosé region, Provence. The Cabardès appellation, which lies beyond the walls of Carcassonne, is always a blend of both Atlantic and Mediterranean varieties, hence grenache, syrah, cinsault and merlot, which all contribute to its red-berry fruit and refreshing citrus flavours.
Pinot Grigio is a white grape with a mottled pinkish skin, making it perfect for rosé. Macerated at low temperatures, the skin colour bleeds into the juice. This wine is a World Wine Awards Bronze winner! Expect fresh, lightly floral aromas and hints of white peach, with a gently rounded palate of ripe summer fruits and a zesty citrus finish.
Zorgvliet means no worries in South African. This small winery between Stellenbosch and Franschoek has been making wine since 1799. A blend of Sauv Blanc, Cab Franc and Semillion – all Bordeaux Grapes. Pale salmon colour, crunchy cherry fruit. Good weight, with a dry finish.
This one’s Barbieland in a bottle! From old vine vineyards in Lodi, California, Zinfandel is 'America's Grape', known for making bold spicy reds or fun, accessible rosés. The grapes are lightly crushed and vinified in stainless steel tanks. On the nose, you’ll find notes of strawberry ice cream, while the palate bursts with bright berry fruits and an off-dry finish.
All About Barbie: Fun Facts and Trivia
🎬 Barbie is portrayed as 23% larger than everything in Barbieland to mimic the awkward, disproportionate scale of real Barbie dolls and their accessories. This design choice explains why Barbie sometimes appears too large for items like her car or why ceilings seem too low in the Dreamhouses.
🎭 Emma Mackey was cast as one of the Barbies due to frequent comparisons to Margot Robbie. Director Greta Gerwig intended to include a doppelgänger joke between their characters, but upon seeing them together in costume, they realised they didn't look as similar as presumed, so the scene was not filmed.
🎥 Saoirse Ronan was initially set to play one of the "Weird Barbies" alongside Kate McKinnon, but scheduling conflicts prevented her participation.
🎬 Director Greta Gerwig organised a sleepover for the female cast members before filming began to help them bond and establish positive relationships.
🎶 The film's soundtrack features original songs by artists such as Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, and Nicki Minaj, adding a contemporary musical flair to the movie.
🏆 Barbie became the highest-grossing film of 2023, earning over $1.44 billion worldwide and marking it as the highest-grossing film ever by a solo female director.
🎭 Helen Mirren serves as the film's narrator, adding a distinguished voice to the storytelling.
🎬 Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling each received $12.5 million for their roles as Barbie and Ken, respectively.
🎨 The film's aesthetic was inspired by mid-20th-century Technicolor musicals, contributing to its vibrant and nostalgic visual style.
🏠 Barbie's Dreamhouse was constructed as a practical set without walls, allowing for seamless camera movements and maintaining the dollhouse aesthetic.
🎬 The film includes a homage to "The Wizard of Oz", with a scene featuring a pink brick road leading to Barbie's Dreamhouse.
🎭 Kate McKinnon's character, "Weird Barbie," is based on the concept of dolls that have been played with too aggressively, resulting in unique and unconventional appearances.
🎬 The costume department recreated several iconic Barbie outfits from different eras, paying tribute to the doll's fashion evolution over the decades.
🎭 Ryan Gosling accepted the role of Ken after finding his daughter's Ken doll lying face down in the mud next to a lemon, which he took as a sign to join the project. 'Ken's story needs to be told,' he wrote on a 'post-it' note along with a photo of Ken in the mud, which he sent to Director Gerwig.
🎬 The film subtly addresses themes of consumerism and identity, encouraging viewers to reflect on the impact of popular culture.
🎭 Several scenes were improvised by the actors, allowing for genuine reactions and adding authenticity to the characters' interactions.
🎬 The production team consulted with Mattel historians to ensure accurate representations of Barbie's history and evolution throughout the film.
🎭 The film features a diverse cast of Barbies and Kens, reflecting the brand's efforts towards inclusivity and representation in recent years.
🎬 The end credits showcase a montage of real Barbie dolls from various decades, highlighting the brand's enduring legacy and cultural impact.
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