Reviews
"…a rock 'n roll version of Sideways.” – FilmCritic.com
"The frisson between his [Keenan] well-crafted personal mystique and the way the film presents him as a dedicated new winemaker learning his craft is intriguing." – Los Angeles Times
"It's a behind-the-curtain peek at a notoriously publicity-shy celebrity, but more than that, it's a fascinating look at pioneers braving the Arizona elements to create drinkable art." – San Diego CityBeat
“As Blood into Wine makes clear, the 45-year-old Mr. Keenan isn't a musical celebrity who lent his name to a product. He gets down into the soil to plant and destem vines and pick grapes. He's learned oenology with painstaking deliberation.” – Wall Street Journal
“…fun and frisky documentary…” – Salt Lake Tribune
“…highly entertaining documentary…” – Georgia Straight
“…Wine has a real story to tell about Keenan’s … struggle to get some respect for his small desert vineyard.” – Nashville Scene
“…a freewheeling but thoughtful mix of wine primer, underdog story, buddy picture, and sketch comedy.” – River Cities Reader
"Blood Into Wine is intriguing.” – Arizona Republic
“…an odd and delightful documentary about booze and music and booze.” – Philadelphia City Paper
“A beautifully shot film.” – Rolling Stone online
“This movie is a rare opportunity to gain insight into the wine trade, and sets it apart from other wine-based movies that use the vine as background for character studies.” – Albuquerque Examiner
“…fascinating, even if you're not a wine lover.” – Phoenix New Times
“Glomski and Keenan’s dismissal of critical scores and traditional flavor descriptors might offend old-guard snobs, butBlood Into Wine should give everyone else — Tool fans, wine enthusiasts, and lovers of well-made documentaries in general — a smooth, creamy mouthfeel.” – San Antonio Current
“Maynard James Keenan proves wine is not for pussies.” – KROQ
“The film entreats the viewer to follow your passion, whatever it may be.” – LA Weekly
“…engaging look at the famously reclusive dude as he tries to balance his two worlds: rock star and head drum-beater for Arizona's growing wine industry.” – Weekly Alibi
“Much like Maynard James Keenan, ‘Blood Into Wine’ is a decidedly unorthodox and sometimes irreverent account of the rock musician's life in vino.” – Honolulu Star Bulletin
”This movie is a rare opportunity to gain insight into the wine trade, and sets it apart from other wine-based movies that use the vine as background for character studies. Characters you will find here, but men engrossed in the process of crafting unique wines regardless of what a fickle terroir places in their way”
Jim Hammond, Albuquerque Examiner
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“Blood Into Wine is a joy to watch. And, like the wine Keenan produces, it's made with more care, love, and originality than you might have expected at first glance”
“Like a rock 'n roll version of Sideways”
Alexander Zalben, Filmcritic.com
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I’ll say it plain and simply, it’s my favourite wine documentary. Not just because:
it stars Maynard Keenan,
2. it’s fabulously shot and edited,
3. it’s funny,
4. the soundtrack is great,
5. it doesn’t take itself too seriously,
6. the characters are real and quite the characters to boot,
7. there’s no bullshit (OK, maybe just a bit – but those are the funny parts)
8. It’s Full-HD
9. Did I mention funny?
10. It explains wine in a easy to understand manner.
BLOOD INTO WINE in a nutshell:
- Art Film
2. Documentary about winemakers in the Arizona desert
3. Tips on drinking and learning about wine
4. Anti wine snob
5. The wine world is a changin’! The way it’s presented too!
6. Starring: Maynard James Keenan and Eric Glomski
7. Directors: Ryan Page & Christopher Pomerenke
8. Director of Photography: Cary Truelick (TRUE!!!)
9. Editor: Rob Beadle (Mucho Grande!)
10. There’s more to American wine than just California.
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