Wine Masters

Season 1: France In the first season of Wine Masters we visit five wine regions in France where we discover the know-how behind the most famous grape varieties and the terroirs: Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon in Bordeaux Syrah in Rhône Sauvignon Blanc in Loire Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in Burgundy Riesling in Alsace With the help of each region's most prestigious wine producer, the viewer learns about the personal drive and family stories of the vintners (vigneron), the origins and history of the best grape varieties, terroirs, and wines. The wine producers who share their stories and passion for wine with us are: Angélus E. Guigal Henri Bourgeois Joseph Drouhin Trimbach They all have something in common: they run renowned family businesses. The families have been producing wine for 4 till 14 generations. The family members share their ways of collaboration, task division, keeping the family legacy going and worries about succession with us. In this season of Wine Masters critics Jeannie Cho Lee and Tim Atkin give their honest, authentic and critical opinions about each region, grape variety, terroir, wine and producer. They will also explain why certain wines are so valuable, what makes them and the terroirs so unique and how the interested wine drinker can make the best choice wine-wise. Wine Masters season 1 will give the viewers an unique insight on the legendary wine regions, grapes, terroirs, wines and wine producers of France.