Wine First

In this episode, Liora and Yolanda visit the beautiful Mosel Valley in Germany, in search of tasty wines. This region is known for its white wines, and in particular Riesling wine. Will Michelin-chef Harald Russel succeed in cooking three meals that match the qualities of each wine?

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.