it isn't nearly as edgy, loose, or funny as you'd expect; Wine Country's message is one of sisterhood, group-hug empathy, and hang-out fun. Too bad the film doesn't measure up to the hilarity you'd expect from such a comedy dream team
Amy Poehler makes an impressive directorial debut; A smart, witty, and pretty damn realistic view of women in their 50s, their attitudes, and their friendships
"Wine Country" is scrappy and, at times, misjudged but it's also very, very funny with a cast of women whose collective charm makes the patchier moments forgivable