6.8/10

Valentine in the Vineyard
2019
84 minutes
Director
Dustin Rikert
Cast
Rachael Leigh Cook
Hallie Switzer
Gianpaolo Venuta
Description
In Valentine in the Vineyard, a woman who owns a vineyard must navigate romantic complications when her ex returns.
Professions
Vineyard Owner
Winemaker
Winemaker
Settings & Cities
Napa Valley, California
Napa Valley, California
Sacramento, California
Sonoma, California
San Francisco, California
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Review
Valentine in the Vineyard
Where Love is Always Full-Bodied and Pairs Well with Cheese!"
If you love Hallmark Channel movies that mix romance with just enough wine-related puns, then Valentine in the Vineyard is your perfect vintage. It’s got love, laughter, and a vineyard so picturesque you’ll wonder why you haven’t quit your job to become a winemaker yet.
Frankie (Rachael Leigh Cook) and Nate (Brendan Penny) are not just business partners running a dreamy vineyard—they’re also totally in love. But because this is Hallmark movies, happily ever after isn’t that easy. When two surprise engagements shake things up (because apparently one just isn’t enough), Frankie and Nate start questioning whether they’re truly ready for the next step. Cue romantic misunderstandings, heartfelt conversations over glasses of wine, and many dreamy gazes across the vineyard.
While not one of your typical Hallmark holiday movies (no Christmas trees, but plenty of twinkle lights), this one still has all the Hallmark magic: small-town charm, a heartwarming love story, and at least one moment where someone dramatically swirls a glass of wine while contemplating their future. Will Frankie and Nate realize they belong together before the wine runs out? Of course they will!
Final Verdict:
If you love Hallmark movies and believe that true love, like fine wine, only gets better with time, Valentine in the Vineyard is your perfect cozy romance. Just don’t be surprised if you suddenly feel the urge to book a trip to wine country—or at least open a bottle and toast to Hallmark-style love! 🍷💕🍇