Kékfrankos (KEK-frankosh)

A leading red grape in Hungary, probably of Hungarian or Austrian origin. Makes spicy, earthy, deeply-colored reds in Hungary, Austria’s Burgenland, and in Washington State, where it is called by its German name, lemberger. DNA analysis indicates it to be a probable progeny of gouais blanc.

Which Saturday Night Live alumnus will take their turn in the director’s seat with a new Netflix film Wine Country set in California’s Napa Valley?

A. Dan Aykroyd

B. Tina Fey

C. Adam Sandler

D. Amy Poehler

American actress, writer, and producer, Amy Poehler, will direct, produce, and star in the Netflix comedy film Wine Country. The film tells the story of a group of old friends who go to Napa Valley for a weekend getaway to celebrate a 50th birthday. Look out wine country. Amy and crew are currently in Napa. No word yet on which wineries will make it to the small screen.

“Sometimes when I reflect back on all the wine I drink, I feel shame! Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the vineyards and all of their hopes and dreams. If I didn’t drink this wine, they might be out of work, and their dreams would be shattered. Then I say to myself, ‘It is better that I drink this wine and let their dreams come true than be selfish and worry about my liver.”

—Jack Handey, humorist

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