Across some of the world’s most celebrated wine regions, sommeliers Liora Levi and Maya Samuelsson and food enthusiast Yolanda Año set out to discover the wines, traditions, and flavors that make each destination unique, selecting three wines that best reflect its identity.
Wine First: Malta Uncorked
Season 3 in the Making
Wine First heads to Malta in a two-part journey through sun-drenched vineyards, ancient traditions, and bold new winemaking.
Join Liora Levi and Joseph Bonello as they explore rediscovered indigenous grapes, family-run wineries, and striking Mediterranean flavors, before returning for a deeper dive into Malta’s evolving wine scene, from historic presses in Gozo to modern pioneers shaping the island’s future.
Explore the World’s Great Wine Regions
Travel from renowned wine estates to hidden gems, meet the winemakers and visionaries shaping today’s wine culture, and discover the wines that define each destination.
Along the way, our hosts invite celebrated local chefs to take part in a culinary challenge, crafting dishes inspired by the wines and traditions of their region.
This is where the journey continues long after the episode ends.
The Estates & Wines
Every bottle tells a story of place, tradition, and craftsmanship. In The Estates & Wines, we take a closer look at the wineries, vineyards, and remarkable wines featured throughout the series.
Great wines are best understood at the table. In The Chefs & Cuisine, we meet the talented chefs featured throughout the series, whose creativity and passion bring each region’s culinary traditions to life.
The Chefs & Cuisine
In Wine First, each season is a journey through some of the world’s most compelling wine regions, where landscape, tradition, and craftsmanship come together in every glass.
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Season 2 - 9 Episodes
In Season 2, the hosts learn about sustainable vineyards in Chile, taste local delicacies in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, enjoy dishes paired with the local wines at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Portugal, and even learn about the history of Indiana wine-making. Everywhere they go they discover unique wines and delicious local ingredients!
Season 2
Taste Awards
In 2023, we were honored with the Best Drink or Beverage Program at the 13th annual Taste Awards - the industry’s most prestigious recognition for excellence in lifestyle programming across television, film, and digital media.
Wine First - Taste Awards
A journey through the destinations of Wine First, season by season:
Discover Season 2, where the hosts travels to Portugal, USA and South America
Explore Season 1, where the hosts traveled around Germany, Austria and Norway
Where to Watch
Wine First has U.S distribution through American Public Television and the series is aired by many PBS stations and CREATE TV.
By entering your zip code on the website, you can easily discover when and where Wine First will be airing locally.
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