Monday Night Movie: "Uncorked Potential: The Wild Wines of Chile" & Behind-the-Scenes Look with the Director

We are thrilled to welcome "Uncorked Potential" creator, host, and director Jack Kauffman for this special screening experience. Jack will join us in person to introduce the episode, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from filming and insights from his journey through the world’s most unexpected wine regions. Following the screening, he will stay for a lively audience Q&A, offering patrons the unique opportunity to ask questions, hear firsthand about his adventures, and deepen their appreciation for the people, places, and passions behind the series.

"Uncorked Potential" is a groundbreaking wine and travel TV series that uncovers the extraordinary wines, food, and culture of lesser-known wine regions around the world. Hosted by Jack Kauffman, a passionate sommelier, filmmaker, and adventurer, the series invites audiences to journey beyond the well-trodden paths of Napa and Bordeaux to places like Morocco, Uruguay, and Andalucia. Each episode blends breathtaking landscapes, fascinating winemaking processes, and adventurous excursions, delivering an authentic and engaging exploration of wine and the people who craft it.

Director: Jack Kauffman

Year: 2025

Runtime: 56 minutes 

Rating: Not Rated

Watch the official trailer. 

About Director, Host, Producer 

As an award-winning filmmaker and Certified Sommelier, this project represents the cumulation of over a decade of experience in the world of wine and film. Jack Kauffman has worked on vineyards in Andalucia, Spain and Colchagua Valley, Chile as well as oversaw a wine bar in Charleston, SC as the wine director and worked as a specialist at Sotheby's auction house in the wine department. What’s more, Jack holds the WSET Level 3 rank with Merit, developed and ran the east coast business of a Napa Valley winery, studied at the IAU wine program in Aix-en-Provence, France, and achieved a 96% grade in Sonoma State University’s Wine Business course. When Jack’s not drinking wine, you can catch him sailing or planning his next adventure.