Disney ReWINEd

“I’m gonna wreck it!” In this episode, the Disney ReWINEd ladies talk about Adina’s pick, and a personal favorite of hers, “Wreck-It Ralph.” Rachel chooses a quintessential 80’s wine, the Gamay, as well as a surprising food pairing to have alongside their discussion. Adina shares the many iterations both the film and title character went through, and Rachel dives into, you guessed it, the film’s score and soundtrack. Together they gush over the video game references and punchy one-liners in this feel-good pick. So sit back, grab some candy, and rewind back to Wreck-It Ralph! Cheers!

“I am going to die surrounded by the biggest idiots in the galaxy.” The ladies of Disney ReWINEd return in 2023 with their first Marvel movie, Rachel’s pick “Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 1.” Adina pairs this with a criminally delicious red blend from the 19 Crimes family. Rachel obviously dives deep into the film’s score and soundtrack, while Adina regales some production facts and briefly touches on Disney’s acquisition of Marvel. Together, they gush over the movie’s incredible characters and epic one-liners as they finally step into the MCU. So hop aboard the Milano, don’t touch any infinity stones, and rewind back to Guardians of the Galaxy! Cheers!

“Halloween is cool.” For their milestone 50th episode, the ladies of Disney ReWINEd revisit their first ever movie, Rachel’s pick: Halloweentown! Adina pairs this with a spooky Pinot Noir from Oregon that is almost identical to the original bottle 50 episodes ago. Rachel shares some fun and interesting facts about the movie’s director and composer, while Adina looks into the ways pennies were pinched during production and technical stunts. Together they give this movie its proper due on the podcast over 2 years later. So pour yourself a glass, sit back, and rewind back (for the second time) to Halloweentown! Cheers!

“This little quirk runs in our family.” This week is all about seeing red as the ladies discuss Adina’s pick and their first Pixar movie of the season, “Turning Red.” Rachel pairs this with a delightful and appropriately named cocktail, “Red Moon Over Manhattan,” and also shares some facts about both Canada and China’s wine regions. Adina gushes over the *iconic* Director Domee Shi and her contributions to this movie, while Rachel discusses the meanings of the Red Panda in different cultures. Together they get deep about their childhood, adolescence, and overall favorite moments from this 2002 throwback. So grab your tamagotchi, mix up your cocktail, and rewind back to Turning Red! Cheers!

“Welcome to the nerd lab.” This week, the ladies of the podcast gear up to explore Rachel’s pick, Big Hero 6. Adina pairs this with the perfectly named Hiro Sake, and the equally-as-perfect sake cocktail “Big Honey Lemon Kiss.” Rachel dives into the score and the *iconic* Fall Out Boy song on the soundtrack, while Adina shares how our animators created the marshmallow-like Baymax. Together they laugh and cry as they discuss this underrated Disney film. So suit up, grab a glass, and rewind back to Big Hero 6! Cheers!

“If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense.” This week the ladies of Disney ReWINEd are joined by their friend Jenna (@the_littlest_pan) to discuss Adina’s pick, Alice in Wonderland. Rachel pairs this with Wolffer’s gorgeous Summer in a Bottle rosé—of which there are two versions. Adina shares the very tangled history and production that led to making the movie, Rachel gives her long-awaited tribute to the *iconic* artist Mary Blair, and Jenna compares interesting bits of the movie to Lewis Carroll‘s novels. Together the three of them laugh at the ridiculous nonsense and lack of plot in this movie. So steer clear of the rabbit hole, grab a teacup, and rewind back to Alice in Wonderland! Cheers!

“All it takes is faith, trust, and pixie dust.” The ladies of Disney ReWINEd are back with Rachel’s season 4 premiere pick, “Peter Pan.” Adina redeems English wine with her choice of the distinguished Chapel Down Brut NV. Rachel discusses the true inspiration behind Tinker Bell, while Adina shares some interesting (and disturbing) fan theories about the title character. Together, they unequivocally determine that Peter is the true villain of the movie. So sprinkle on some pixie dust, pour yourself a large glass, and rewind back to Peter Pan! Cheers!

“And so we are all connected in the great Circle of Life.” For their season 3 finale, the ladies of Disney ReWINEd go back to the renaissance era to discuss Adina’s pick, The Lion King. Rachel pairs the movie with a Pinotage, a wine from the heart of South Africa. Adina shares the many origin stories that brought the screenplay to life, while Rachel does a dive on the *iconic* soundtrack and score. Together they share their favorite movie moments and sprinkle some fun stories from their childhood about this perfect film. So sit back, grab some grub, and rewind back to The Lion King! Cheers!

“It’s a beautiful night and we call it Bella Notte.” This week Rachel and Adina take it way back in Disney animation to discuss Rachel’s pick, Lady and the Tramp. Adina pairs this with a classic California Cabernet Sauvignon that gives back to animal shelters. Rachel looks at other instances in popular media that reference the “iconic” spaghetti scene, and Adina shares the backstories of the dogs who brought our title characters to life. Together they discuss the huge problems they both have with this movie, from racist depictions to terrible dog ownership. So pour yourself a (HUGE) glass, dig into a bowl of spaghetti and meatballs, and rewind back to Lady and the Tramp! Cheers!

“Hey now, hey now, this is what dreams are made of!” In this week’s throwback episode, the ladies discuss Adina’s pick, a true classic from their childhood: The Lizzie McGuire Movie. Rachel pairs this with an appropriately low-alcohol and sweet wine, a Moscato d’Asti, and gives a fun dive into the classifications and labels of Italian wines. Adina shares quotes she found from an interview with Paolo himself, Yani Gellman, divulging some insider secrets from the movie, and Rachel gives the real history behind why people throw coins into the Trevi Fountain. Together they begin a petition for the soundtrack to be entered into the Library of Congress, and gush over how much this movie impacted their young lives. So hop aboard a Vespa, strike a pose, and rewind back to The Lizzie McGuire Movie! Cheers!

“A llama? He’s supposed to be dead!” For their 40th episode, Rachel and Adina discuss Rachel’s pick, Disney’s 40th animated feature film: The Emperor’s New Groove. Adina pairs this unique movie with an equally unique Albariño from the small wine region of Uruguay. Rachel dives into what Disney got wrong (and surprisingly right) about the Incan Empire, while Adina shares how this movie was almost completely different. Together they have yet another argument over where this film stands in their Disney movie rankings. So sit back, don’t drink the poison, and rewind back to The Emperor’s New Groove! Cheers!

“Pst... computer? Define 'dancing.’”  This week, Adina and Rachel jet off into the future to discuss Adina’s pick, WALL·E.  Rachel pairs the movie with a star-themed red blend, but also does a fun dive on a wine that made its way into outer space.  Adina talks about the intense research that went into animating the robots, and Rachel gets into the nitty gritty of the sounds throughout the film.  Together, they gush about the beauty and perfection that is their first Pixar movie of the season.  So sit back, grab a Buy-N-Large big gulp, and rewind back to WALL·E!  Cheers!

“The house is jumpin’!” This week, Rachel and Adina go back to their DCOM roots to discuss Rachel’s pick, Smart House. Adina goes a bit futuristic and pairs the film with the House Rosé canned wine. Rachel dives into the history of virtual assistants, and Adina compares the technology of the movie to what we have today. Together they relive the glory of the 90’s and one of their favorite childhood classics. So sit back, get your contest entries in, and rewind back to Smart House! Cheers!

“It’s called a hustle sweetheart.” This week, Adina and Rachel take on detective duty in Adina’s pick, Zootopia. Rachel pairs it with a unique blend of Chenin Blanc and Viognier, two grapes that historically were never meant to be together. Adina shares how the animators researched the animals and their fur, and Rachel dives into the overall world-building. Together, they gush over their least problematic movie to date. So grab yourself a pawpsicle, wander through the city, and rewind back to Zootopia! Cheers!

“I made my family disappear!” In their second annual Christmas episode, the ladies of Disney ReWINEd discuss Adina’s holiday classic pick, Home Alone.  Rachel pairs the movie with a robust GSM, a blend she proves is the perfect pairing for one of Kevin’s favorite treats.  Adina breaks down many of the movie’s shooting locations around Chicago, and Rachel shares whether Harry & Marv would’ve survived some of the “pranks.”  Together, they reveal who is in fact the worst character in the movie.  So sit back, chow down on some cheese pizza, and rewind back to Home Alone!  Cheers!

“Every love story can become a fairy tale.”  This week Rachel and Adina not only watch the original Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings special but they are also joined by Adina’s other Maid of Honor, Melissa!  Rachel selects a Spanish Cava that helps mark the celebration as Adina recounts the magical moments of her recent wedding.  Together the three of them break down different “iconic” Disney wedding locations and share their thoughts on celebrating happily ever after at a Disney property.  So pour yourself some bubbly, sit back, and rewind back to Disney Fairy Tale Weddings. Cheers!

“A very happy and hearty cheers!”  This week Adina and Rachel reflect on the past year of creating  Disney ReWINEd.  Adina indulges in her favorite wine from the past year and Rachel revisits a behind-the-scenes wine that was never mentioned.  Together, they share their highs of creating the podcast and share some never before heard clips from previous episodes.  So sit back, pour yourself a glass, and rewind back through the past year.  Cheers!

"It's just a bunch of hocus pocus."  Adina and Rachel come full circle on spooky season as they discuss Rachel's classic Halloween pick, Hocus Pocus.  Adina pairs this with the equally spooky, and very complex, Velvet Devil Merlot by Charles Smith.  Rachel dives deep into the origins of Halloween, and Adina reveals which cast member is a descendant of a real Salem witch.  Together, they determine which 90's slang term they despise, and discuss why they think Max is the stupidest protagonist they've ever encountered.  So pour yourself a glass, keep the virgins away from the black flame candle, and rewind back to Hocus Pocus.  Cheers!

“I know you, I walked with you once upon a dream.”  Adina and Rachel step into spooky season with Adina’s terrifying pick, Sleeping Beauty.  Rachel pairs a Malbec from Girl and Dragon winery that encompasses the dark tones of the movie.  Adina shares the horrifying original fairy tale and Rachel explains how Disneyland was one big marketing move for this movie.  Together they debate their favorite fairy and laugh at the absurdity of the writing.  So pour yourself a glass, stay away from spinning wheels, and rewind back to Sleeping Beauty.  Cheers!

“I want adventure in the great wide somewhere.”  Rachel and Adina kick off season three with Rachel’s pick, Beauty and the Beast.  Adina matches the elegance of the provincial French town with the equally elegant Gerard Bertrand Cote Des Roses Rosé.  Rachel breaks down the controversy of the prince’s age at his curse and Adina shares how the animators created the appearance of the beast.  Together they raise a glass to the incredibly iconic Howard Ashman.  So “we invite you to relax, let us pull up a chair” as Adina and Rachel proudly present, Beauty and the Beast.  Cheers!

“You were my new dream.”  Adina and Rachel celebrate their 30th episode, and finale of season 2, with Adina’s pick, Tangled.  Rachel pairs this classic German fairy tale with a traditional German varietal, a Riesling from Washington’s Columbia Valley.  Adina shares the surprising iterations of this movie before its final form, and Rachel shares insights from a gorgeous book called “The Art of Tangled.”  Together they not only honor Glen Keane for everything he did to make this movie possible but they also enjoy how far they’ve come on their podcasting journey.  So pour yourself a glass, light yourself a lantern, and rewind back to Tangled.  Cheers!

“Practically perfect in every way!”  Adina and Rachel go on a “Jolly Holiday” with Mary and Bert in Adina’s pick, Mary Poppins.  Rachel perfectly pairs a white sangria that brings out the flavors of the movie and has a unique tie-in to Mary Poppins.  Adina spills the tea on who almost prevented the movie from existing and Rachel pretends to be an Imagineer and talks through the design of a Mary Poppins dark ride that never was.  Together they fill with joy watching the purity of the love of Bert and Mary.  So pour yourself some sangria, come fly a kite, and rewind back to Mary Poppins.  Cheers!

“It’s like you escaped from a hallmark card or something.” This week, Adina and Rachel are cursed into the middle of New York City in Rachel’s pick, Enchanted! Adina pairs this movie with a (poison-free) white wine apple spritzer perfect for Central Park in the summer. Rachel dives deep into the impressive costumes in the film, and Adina unveils why we don’t have any Giselle-themed merch. Together, they gush over the dreamy men, and explain why Amy Adams is the ideal Disney princess. So mix yourself a spritzer, head to the big apple, and rewind back to Enchanted. Cheers!

“Some people are worth melting for.” In this week’s episode, Adina and Rachel swirl through Adina’s pick, Frozen. Rachel perfectly pairs this icy movie with a simple and delicious Frosé. Adina shares the unique animation details behind Elsa’s hair, and Rachel dives into the incredible success of the film’s soundtrack. Together they try to figure out what exactly made this movie a cultural phenomenon. So blend up a cocktail, pour yourself a glass, and rewind back to Frozen. Cheers!

"Ohana means family." Rachel and Adina ride the Hawaiian roller-coaster ride in Rachel's pick, Lilo and Stitch. Adina pairs this tropical movie with a Dole Whip Mimosa inspired by the flavors of Hawaii. Rachel dives into the town that inspired where Lilo and Nani live and Adina shares how she's more like Lilo than we could have ever guessed. Together they celebrate their 25th by finishing up their ocean hat trick. So escape to Eeyarth, pour yourself some bubbly, and rewind back to Lilo and Stitch. Cheers!

“The human world, it’s a mess!”  Adina and Rachel stay under the sea this week with Adina’s pick, The Little Mermaid!  Rachel redeems her previous chardonnay pick with the Freakshow Chardonnay from Michael David winery.  Adina shares the six main differences between the original fairy tale and the movie, while Rachel uses some of her knowledge of history to deduce when the movie takes place.  Together they celebrate the musical feat that kicked off the Disney Renaissance.  So trade your voice for some legs, pour yourself a glass, and rewind back to The Little Mermaid.  Cheers!

"Just keep swimming, just keep swimming!" Take a dive with Rachel and Adina with Rachel's pick, Finding Nemo! Adina pairs this with a Layer Cake Shiraz from Australia. Rachel sprinkles her "Fish Facts" throughout the episode while Adina shares the adventures the artists took to perfectly depict the sea. Together they take a trip on the EAC and share in the charm of this award-winning movie. So pour yourself a glass, get ready to touch the butt, and rewind back to Finding Nemo. Cheers!

“We’re all in this together!”  Adina and Rachel start something new in Adina’s BIRTHDAY pick, High School Musical.  Rachel creates a five-point reason why Sangria is the perfect pairing to go with this Disney Classic.  Adina questions how this movie was filmed in such a short amount of time and Rachel has some serious complaints about the weather in this film.  Together they remember the first time they each saw this movie and share their awkward interactions (or not) with the cast of the movie.  So pour yourself a glass, get ready to bop to the top, and rewind back to High School Musical!  Cheers!

“I find your lack of faith disturbing.”  Rachel and Adina are still in their galaxy far, far away with the breakdown of their pick, Star Wars: A New Hope.  Together they picked a Princesa Brut Rosé and Adina breaks down some sparkling wine facts.  Rachel explains how Obi-Wan could have approached Luke’s training differently and Adina finally settles the “Who Shot First” debate.  Together they continue their adventure through hyperspace and break down their thoughts about the fandom of Star Wars and their sheer love of the movie.  So get ready to help fight the empire, pour yourself a drink, and rewind back to Star Wars: A New Hope!  Cheers!

“Help me Obi-Wan Kenobi.  You’re my only hope.”  Adina and Rachel set off to a galaxy far far away with the twentieth episode of Disney ReWINEd.  In honor of Star Wars Day, they chose Star Wars: A New Hope! In order to give this movie the justice it deserves they are splitting it up into two parts.  This week in part one, Adina leads us in a segment she calls “George Lucas doesn’t know what he is doing: for better or for worse” where she breaks down some of the *questionable* decisions that George Lucas made while creating this film.  Rachel follows up by explaining some of the history and decision-making that lead to the creation of “the greatest score in an American film.”  Together they are joined by their fathers who talk about what it was like to see the movie when it came out in theaters, and dive deep into some Star Wars fast facts!  So pour yourself a drink, take the jump to hyperspace, and rewind back to Star Wars: A New Hope!  Cheers!