Wine First (2021)

The hosts travel to Portugal in search of the finest Portuguese wines. The journey takes them from Alentejo in the south to the capital, Lisbon. Portugal offers a wide variety of wines with distinctive personalities, but can chef João Rodrigues prepare dishes that complement the chosen wines at his Michelin-starred restaurant Feitoria?

The Douro wine region could easily be called the enchanted valley, with the magnificent Douro River carved into its hilly landscape. Hosts Maya, Yolanda, and Liora travel along the mighty river in search of the famous Douro wines to challenge acclaimed Michelin-starred chef Rui Paula to make dishes that perfectly pair with the hosts’ selections.

The state of Michigan may be known for cherries, but it also offers delicious wine! The hosts explore a wide range of wines and food at three different wine estates in downtown Traverse City. Will they succeed in finding the perfect samples to bring Chef Austin Minnich for his challenge to make delicious wine and food pairings?

Wine has been produced in the state of Indiana since the early days of European colonization in the 18th century. Follow Maya, Yolanda, and Liora as they discover the distinct qualities of the local wines. Will they find the perfect wine that embodies the state’s unique wine tradition?

Liora, Maya and Yolanda visit the Southern State of Georgia. At the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Gilmer and Dahlonega, the hosts challenge their taste buds, sampling an interesting variety of local wine and food. Join this unforgettable journey and meet the people producing some of the state’s most delicious wines.

Hosts Liora, Yolanda, and Maya visit the Vik Winery in the Chilean countryside where they learn all about the Estate’s terroir and wine production. The beautiful estate has a hotel with unique architecture that mirrors the landscape. Will they find the perfect wines that reflect the region’s unique qualities?

Liora, Maya and Yolanda discover how the wineries in Chile produce sustainable wine. They start in the city of Santiago before heading out into the fertile wine regions situated between the mountainous Andes and the South Pacific coast. The hosts search for three wines and various foods to bring to Chef Alvaro Romero. Will chef Romero successfully create dishes that pair with their selections?

Chile stretches across all climatic zones and is squeezed between the Andes Mountains to the east and the South Pacific to the west. This landscape offers the hosts an opportunity to visit three wineries located in distinct landscapes to find wines that reflect each region’s climate. Chef Carlos Gonzalez takes on the challenge to make dishes complementing the flavors of each wine. Will he succeed?

Liora, Maya and Yolanda visit the cradle of Argentinian red wine, the famous Malbec Nation in Mendoza. In search of exquisite wines and exciting cuisine, the hosts meet the artisans behind Argentinian wine production. Later the hosts challenge acclaimed Chef Nadia Haron to cook a traditional meal with a personal twist that compliments their chosen wines. Will the flavors harmonize?