Romance at the Vineyard was filmed in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The filming wrapped up in late October 2022.
Directed by Colin Budds and written by Ansley Gordon, Romance at the Vineyard (also known as Love by the Glass) was produced for the Great American Family by The Steve Jaggi Company (SJc).
The brand-new romantic movie, shortly set to make its debut, follows Allee, a vineyard owner who finds herself with a new partner, Ethan, when her finances take a turn for the worst.
Unbeknownst to her, the man she had recently befriended was, in fact, a wine representative working for a corporate wine chain aiming to buy the vineyard.
He embarks on an undercover mission to persuade Allee to sell the property, harboring aspirations of securing a big promotion within the company.
An unexpected romance blooms between the duo, but the looming question is whether the revelation of Ethan’s true identity will endanger their chance at love.
Romance At The Vineyard Filming Locations
Romance at the Vineyard was filmed on location at a beautiful vineyard in Brisbane, Queensland. The name of the vineyard in the movie is Merado.
The film trailer suggests that the vineyard is situated in Santa Barbara, California, United States, while in reality, it finds its home in Brisbane, the capital and most populous city of Queensland.
The filming took place last year in the fall, with the production wrapping up in late October 2022.
This is the second time actress Abromeit filmed in Australia, having previously starred in Love In Bloom in 2021.
“I am very excited to be filming in beautiful Queensland again with the SJc team,” she exclaimed, expressing her excitement before the filming began.
“The various locations, including the vineyard, have been stunning. I’m really looking forward to sharing this film with everyone,” she added.
Director Budds emphasized that he has spent a lot of time filming in Queensland over the years, making it even more exciting for him to return to the set with this dedicated team here in Brisbane.
On October 11, 2022, Abromeit took to her Instagram to share some behind-the-scenes photos from Day 1 and Day 2 of filming Romance at the Vineyard.
She pinned the Instagram post’s location to Brisbane, Queensland, adding an extra touch of authenticity to her behind-the-scenes updates.
“Day 3 here we gooooo. These are the more demure version. No tongue here,” another post cheerfully arrived the following day.
On October 25, 2022, the actress commemorated the final day of filming by sharing several joyous pictures of herself alongside the director and fellow cast members.
On October 26, Susie expressed her gratitude to the film crew via Instagram post.
“I’m so grateful for this film and the wonderful team that helped create it. Annnnd that’s a wrap,” she captioned the post.
Meet The Cast of Romance At The Vineyard
Romance at the Vineyard cast includes Susie Abromeit and Tim Ross in the leading roles. Cameron Robbie, Mia Grunwald, and Candice Hill also appear in the movie.
The romantic movie boasts an intimate yet talented cast, with each member portraying a significant supporting role. Get to know all the cast members of the upcoming film.
Susie Abromeit as Allee Balzerini
Abromeit portrays Allee Balzerini, an entrepreneur chasing her dreams. Abromeit is an American actress, singer, writer, and model.
She is best known for her breakout role as Pam in the hit Netflix/Marvel show Jessica Jones starring alongside Krysten Ritter and Carrie Anne Moss.
At the age of 16, she was a top-ranked tennis player (#6 in the US), gaining a full scholarship to Duke University.
After Abromeit transitioned from tennis, she recorded a song, titled “Slow Your Roll,” with Fate Joe. The title became a summer hit playing on different radio stations in Florida.
Soon, she began landing roles in films, such as I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell, Sydney White, Setup, alongside Bruce Willis, and the blockbuster Battle: Los Angeles.
The actress received a Best Actress Award from the Beverly Hills Film Festival for her role in the indie drama, Diving Normal.
Other notable works include One Tree Hill, As the World Turns, Hollywood Heights, The Haves and the Have Nots, Devious Maids, Chicago Med, The Forever Purge, and Secret Intelligence.
Tim Ross as Ethan Blake
Ross plays the role of Ethan Blake, a handsome Wine Inc. representative. Originally a carpenter from Adelaide, Ross is a trained actor and Victorian College of Arts graduate.
The Australian actor has appeared in lead roles on screen, on stage, and in feature films with some of the most notable streaming platforms, theatre companies, and television networks.
He is best known for playing Steve Beaumont in Wonderland. He has appeared in television series such as Rush, Mrs Biggs, and Neighbours.
In 2017, he joined the cast of Home and Away, portraying James Mayvers, the love interest of Roo Stewart (Georgie Parker).
Ross’s earned his first lead role in a feature film Romance On The Menu aka Hearts Down Under as Simon Cook with Cindy Bush, which aired on both the Hallmark Channel and Netflix.
Other notable credits include New Beginnings, Tanglewood, The Code, Cooped Up, Home and Away, Harrow, Dive Club, The Reef: Stalked, and Rock Island Mysteries.
Additional cast members:
- Cameron Robbie as Nick Balzerini
- Mia Grunwald as Sandra
- Candice Hill as Catherine Hayes
- Bianca Zouppas as Lily
- Matt Domingo as Ben Danson
- Marita Wilcox as Gianna Balzerini
- Jean-Pierre Yerma as Franco Balzerini
Romance At The Vineyard Trailer Breakdown And Release Date
Romance at the Vineyard trailer was released on May 2, 2023. The film is set to be released on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at 8 pm ET/7 pm Central on Great American Family.
The film represents the personification of love and offers a fresh take on the classic romantic story.
Abromet’s character, Allee, is a young winemaker who wholeheartedly embraces her family’s wine business, which has evolved into a cherished generational passion.
Her beloved grandparents took her in when she was a child and now her mission is to take care of them and the business in return.
We have another character, Ethan, who is sent there to buy this vineyard and turn it into a big corporation chain.
However, everything takes an unexpected turn when he finds himself falling for Allee, who, in her efforts to save the family vineyard, is working on a new blend.
The story explores the gripping dilemma faced by Ethan: will he choose love and embrace a new path, or will he remain dedicated to his initial business plan?
Watch the trailer here: