Was BlackJack Winery in Sideways?

BlackJack Winery was featured prominently in the 2003 comedy film, Sideways. The wine-making company was the subject of a wine tasting that Miles (Paul Giamatti) and Jack (Thomas Haden Church) attend. While at the wine tasting, they meet the winemaker, Stephanie (Virginia Madsen), and her husband, Kurt (Jason Sudeikis).

The two men strike up a conversation with Stephanie and soon find out that she is a blackjack player who is very good at it. Kurt tells them about a bet he made with his buddies that he could beat her at blackjack, and if he does, he gets to keep the money.

The three of them go to a casino and play blackjack together. Stephanie dominates the game, winning most of the rounds. However, in the final round, Kurt manages to beat her by splitting a pair of tens.

As a result, Kurt gets to keep the money and Stephanie has to give him her card deck. This event is one of the highlights of Sideways and provides some comic relief in an otherwise serious film.

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