Eva Longoria Guesses Cheap vs. Expensive Wines | Through The Grapevine | Bon Appétit

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Eva Longoria guests on a wine tasting show, guessing prices of wines from $5 to $500 and sharing insights on time management, work ethic, and future success, showcasing her directorial work and tequila brand. She navigates through different wines, from a screw-top Sauvignon Blanc to a $500 Vegas Cecilia Unico 2011, ending with a bonus round discussing tequila rituals and personal preferences.

Insights

  • Eva Longoria, a multi-talented individual, shares her philosophy of time management and inspiration from her mother's work ethic.
  • Eva's diverse interests, from directing films to running a tequila brand, showcase her passion for storytelling and commitment to honoring tradition, as seen through her emphasis on women in the tequila industry and attention to detail in wine tasting rituals.

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Recent questions

  • Who is Eva Longoria?

    An actor, producer, director, entrepreneur, and mom.

  • What is Eva Longoria's philosophy?

    Maximizing time and avoiding procrastination.

  • What is Eva Longoria's directorial debut film?

    "Flaming Hot," based on the creator of Flaming Hot Cheetos.

  • What is Eva Longoria's tequila brand?

    Casa Del Sol, honoring traditional tequila-making methods.

  • What is Eva Longoria's approach to the bonus round?

    Emphasizing the ritual of taking a deep breath before drinking.

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Summary

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Eva Longoria: Wine Tasting and Success

  • The guest is Eva Longoria, an actor, producer, director, entrepreneur, and mom.
  • They will be tasting five wines of varying prices, from $5 to $500.
  • Eva is tasked with guessing the price of each wine.
  • The first wine is a screw-top Sauvignon Blanc, priced at $10.
  • Eva discusses her philosophy of maximizing time and avoiding procrastination.
  • Eva's mother's work ethic inspires her to achieve more.
  • Eva excels at directing and enjoys telling people what to do.
  • Eva believes her greatest success is yet to come.
  • The second wine is a Toriga Nacional from Mexico, priced at $29.
  • The third wine is a Bordeaux-style blend from Bel Air, priced at $125.
  • Eva shares her directorial debut with the film "Flaming Hot," based on the creator of Flaming Hot Cheetos.
  • Eva discusses her tequila brand, Casa Del Sol, emphasizing the importance of honoring traditional tequila-making methods and the presence of women in key roles in the industry.

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"Fine Wine and Tequila Preferences Revealed"

  • Broken Wood wine from Australia, light and easy, priced at $19.
  • Tannin-rich wine with leather, cedar, and tobacco notes, causing dryness in the mouth, possibly due to grape or oak aging.
  • Vegas Cecilia Unico 2011 from Spain, a blend of Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon, a favorite daily wine priced at $500.
  • Bonus round with reposado tequila, emphasizing the ritual of taking a deep breath before drinking, followed by a lightning round of preferences like shoes over clothes and rice over bread.
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