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Mission Hill
In Canada’s picturesque Okanagan Valley, the Mission Hill Family Estate Winery is a temple to great wine and gorgeous modern architecture. Experience the bounty of this acclaimed winery and the stunning pastoral scenery from the elegant terrace of this sophisticated estate. More »
Chuck McMinn, Vineyard 29
Vineyard 29 is a stunningly modern winery in the heart of Napa Valley. Join owner Chuck McMinn in his exquisite wine library as he describes the evolution of the winery. More »
Aaron Pott, Blackbird Vineyards
With Aaron Pott in the vineyard at Blackbird, you don't have to go to Bordeaux for an elegant merlot. This California winegrower shares his passion for Pomerol style merlot with WineTasteTV. More »
96 Winery Road
Hidden in the somewhat desolate landscape of South Africa, a few rolling hills of green vines belie the presence of exquisite wineries. Winemaker and restaurant owner Martin Meinert introduces us to his acclaimed restaurant, 96 Winery Road, and shares his experiences with producing wine in the Stollenbosch region. We even get a peak into the kitchen for a cooking demonstration from Chef Natasha Harris! More »
Peter McCrea on Food and Wine
Peter McCrea, owner of Napa Valley's renowned Stony Hill Vineyard, shares the secrets to creating the perfect wine to enjoy with food. More »
Kate MacMurray
Until 1996, Kate MacMurray's Russian River Valley home was a cattle ranch. Today, MacMurray Ranch is one of Sonoma's premiere wineries, and Kate can't imagine her life any other way. More »
Bob Lindquist, Qupe
Sometimes referred to as the "modern stone age" winery, Qupe has been producing award winning Rhone varietals since 1982. Bonnie Graves takes us into the barrel room with winemaker Bob Lindquist to taste the 2006 Syrah and Roussanne. More »
Norton Winery
Bodega Norton may have been founded by an English nobleman and currently run by an Austrian business tycoon, but it produces thoroughly Argentine wines. Located in the Mendoza region of Argentina, Bodega Norton produces some of the country’s finest wines of varietals such as Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, and, of course, Malbec. More »
Nicholas Miller, Bien Nacido
Nebbiolo, Chardonnay, Syrah, Refosco, Pinot Blanc ... you name it, they're growing it. Bonnie Graves walks the Valley Floor with Nicholas Miller from Bien Nacido Vineyards and talks about "custom farming" and it's benefits. More »
Jorge Ordonez
When nobody cared about Spanish wines, he was there. Now, Jorge Ordonez shares his hopes for the future of Spanish wines with Paul Grieco -- his enthusiasm is contagious. More »
La Roche des Brises
A few years ago, La Roche des Brises was a producer of refined wines. Not content just to make wine, owners Gina Pratt and Jean-Pierre Belisle then opened a gourmet restaurant in which to serve their wines and fine food. Now, discover the winery’s elegant bed and breakfast, where guests enjoy assisting in the harvest and tasting the fruits of their labor. More »
R.H. Phillips Winery
At R.H. Phillips Winery, owner R.H. Phillip’s dedication to high quality wines is matched by his interest in cutting edge marketing and communication technology. In his quaint Dunnigan Hills vineyards, Phillip’s talks candidly about his diabolical strategies for producing a great wine and then marketing it effectively. More »
Bodega Ruca Malen
Argentina is one of today's up and coming wine producers, and it isn't hard to see why: big, bold flavors ... with a small price tag! Paul Grieco speaks with Sebastian de Montalembert of the acclaimed Bodega Ruca Malen. More »
Malivoire
Although Niagara-on-the-Lake may seem like the city that time forgot, this elegant and charming area certainly has not been forgotten by wine lovers! Discover the beauty and the bounty of organic winemaking at the nearby Malivoire Wine Company, which showcases an unconventional approach to the role of gravity in the wine making process. More »
New Vintage Niagara
Canada’s Niagra region is full of exciting and expanding wineries, and they all need a place to strut their stuff! Discover New Vintage Niagra, and the Niagra Grape and Wine Festival, two great wine events where the best of this beautiful region’s winemakers showcase their latest offerings. More »
Allen Meadows, Burghound
Wine Taste TV's Bonnie Graves talks with Allen Meadows at this year's World of Pinot Noir event. Find out how he developed his unrivaled passion for Pinot Noir and became one of the world's foremost authorities on Burgundy. More »
Pine Ridge Winery
Wine TasteTV takes you to Pine Ridge Winery, in the heart of Napa Valley's Stags Leap District. Since 1978, they've crafted award winning wines that blend old world tradition with innovation. With 25 years on the job, winemaker Stacy Clark's passion and vineyard experience drive their powerful cabernet sauvignon and distinctive chardonnay. More »
Francesco Mazzei, Fonterutoli
He's got 600 years of family wine history, including one ancestor who turned Thomas Jefferson into an oenophile -- learn about wines past and present as Mari Stull spends an afternoon with Francesco Mazzei, tasting some of Marchesi Mazzei's great Chianti. More »
What to Do With Leftover Wine
The party is over, and you've got a ton of leftover wine and stains on your carpet. Leslie Sbrocco has great advice for preserving (and eventually using) all of your leftover wine, and some neat tricks for how to eliminate red wine stains. More »
Opus One - David Pearson
Opus One became an instant Napa Valley classic - with old world roots - in 1979. Now, CEO David Pearson tells WineTasteTV how Opus One is built to be a classic wine for generations. Focused in the vineyard and in a landmark winery, their cabernet sauvignon blend is truly built to last. More »
Mosel-Saar-Ruwer
Nobody does Riesling better than Germany, and the best of the best come from the Mosel River Valley. Join us as the Mosel region's premium wines are celebrated at the annual Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Wine Forum at the luxurious Trier Museum, where guests and vintners drink wine amidst ancient Roman winemaking artifacts. More »
Franco Massolino
Since 1896, Franco Massolino's family has been producing some of the most powerful and expressive wines of the Piedmont. Now he shares his winemaking philosophy, and two of his latest offerings, with WineTasteTV. More »
Spottswoode Estate
A family-run business that's dedicated to organic farming, Spottswoode Estate is a sublime example of all that is right in the Napa Valley. Mother-daughter owners Mary Novak and Beth Milliken share the story of Spottswoode's rise to glory. More »
Native 9 Pinot Noir
James Ontiveros' family has been in California since the late 18th century. Now he's crafting pinot noir from his Rancho Ontiveros, letting the vineyard speak through the glass with minimal intervention. Bonnie Graves catches up with him at the World of Pinot Noir. More »
Manuel Muga
For years, the Muga family has been leading the way in making Rioja the great wine region that it is. Now, Paul Grieco sits down to taste with Manuel Muga to taste two very different Riojas. One displays the elegance and tradition of the old world and another shows the more intense flavors of the new world. It's all Tempranillo, and it's all good! More »
John Niven, Tangent Winery
Wine Taste TV travels to Tangent Vineyard, where Anything But Chardonnay is the rule. Unoaked, cool climate white varietals are their focus. Meet the family who is making a mark with alternative white wines. More »
Doug Mohr, Vidalia Restaurant
Find out what's being poured at one of the most acclaimed dining destinations in the nation's capital, Vidalia. Sommelier Doug Mohr gives us an exclusive look into the contents of the wine cellar, and shares his pick for the wine he would most like to have while stranded on a desert island! More »
Maison Champy
Until the end of the 20th century, Maison Champy in Burgundy was always owned and operated by the Champy family. As one of the oldest wineries in the region, that was no small feat! Now, however, Pierre Meurgey has taken ownership of this prominent company, and sits down to talk candidly about his respect for the past and plans for the future. More »
Cliff Lede
WineTasteTV talks with Cliff Lede, whose vineyard designated wines are all about the rock and roll and have gotten incredible wine reviews. See how his attitude toward the vineyards and dedication to quality have translated into an instant Napa Valley classic. More »
Pipers Book Vineyard
From “Cellar Rat” to vinticultural scholar, Dr. Andrew Pirie has spent his life gathering wine knowledge in every possible way. Now, all of that study has paid off at Pirie’s highly acclaimed winery, Pipers Brook Vineyard. Discover this peaceful part of Australia on the island of Tasmania, where the unique Southern climate holds the key to the grapes’ excellence. More »
Pommery Champagne
Several of the greatest Champagne houses in France were brought to fame due to the diligence of winemakers’ widows, and the prestigious Pommery Estate is one of them. Now, Pommery is helmed by the charming Prince Allain de Polignac, who shares the history and his hopes for the future of this highly regarded producer. More »
Peter Lehmann Winery
Australia’s Peter Lehmann winery was built from the ground up into one of the most prestigious producers. Now, living legend Peter Lehmann shares the story of the birth of his winery, and what keeps him driven to produce some of the greatest red wines in the world. More »
Langmeil
The vines at Langmeil Vineyard were planted in 1846, but after years of neglect the winery fell into disrepair -- until Richard Lindner came around. Now, these 130 year old vines in Australia’s Barossa Valley produce top quality wines, and Lindner shares his insights on what makes Langmeil such a special vineyard. More »
Peter McCrea, Stony Hill
Before he was Chardonnay royalty, Peter McCrea was just a kid working on his parents' tiny vineyard. Fifty-four years later, Peter talks about what makes Stony Hill Vineyard's refined wines unique in the Napa Valley. More »
Tangent Albarino: Vino del Mar
Tangent Winery is making a delicious alternative white wine from one of the largest Albarino vineyards outside of Spain. John Niven explains why this Iberian varietal called the "wine of the sea" does so well in North America. More »
Raymond Prum, S.A. Prum
Trockenbeerenauslese. It's a mouthful to say, so imagine what it's like to taste. Mari Stull explores German Riesling with Raymond Prum of the acclaimed S.A. Prum Estate, a winery with a history that dates back 2,000 years. More »
KWV
Kosie Moller has two missions: make wines that can be enjoyed everyday by everyone, and make wines that can be tasted next to the world’s most esteemed vintages. Neither goal is particularly easy, but when he was at KWV in South Africa, both goals were being met. Get an inside look at what makes one of South Africa’s largest wineries tick. More »
Mosel Region Riesling
In the lush Mosel River valley, crisp, flinty Rieslings make a bracing refreshment. Discover Weingurt St. Urbanshof Winery, an estate that exclusively produces these exquisite Rieslings. Join winemaker Nik Weis for an exploration of his versatile, delicious wines. More »