Wine Portfolio (TV Series)
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Wine Portfolio is a wine
food & lifestyle television series that airs on CNBC World
in 40 countries. Original episodes are broadcast in the USA on Saturdays at 8PM EST Host Jody Ness travels to wine producing regions around the world where he interviews winemakers at their vineyards to learn about their passion for winemaking
and the challenges they face in growing grapes and producing wine. Wine tasting
, wine collecting and the pairing of wine and food are some of the topics featured each episode. Food is featured using local ingredients and prominent chefs from fine dining restaurants in the featured region that prepare meals for Jody and his guests to sample. The natural beauty of the visited region is shown and each episode the host finds time to enjoy adventures like hot air ballooning
, horseback riding or golfing.
Every episode is filmed on location with the final edit accompanied by a testimonial from the host where he talks about the highlights of each trip. The testimonials are filmed at the Wildfire Steakhouse and Winebar Restaurant in Toronto, Canada where Jody has been the owner & head chef since 2002.
From the series launch in September 2009 original episodes were broadcast twice a week on Saturdays 11PM EST and Sundays 830AM EST. In April of 2010 a second Saturday 8PM EST and a new Thursday 930AM EST time slot were added. In January 2011 a third Saturday 930AM EST as well as a Friday 6PM EST were added. Wine Portfolio currently airs 6x per week http://www.cnbc.com/id/15972311/ and is re-broadcast globally on CNBC Europe
, CNBC Asia
and CNBC Africa
Season 1
Wine
Wine is an alcoholic beverage, made of fermented fruit juice, usually from grapes. The natural chemical balance of grapes lets them ferment without the addition of sugars, acids, enzymes, or other nutrients. Grape wine is produced by fermenting crushed grapes using various types of yeast. Yeast...
food & lifestyle television series that airs on CNBC World
CNBC World
CNBC World is a business news channel operated in the United States by NBCUniversal.The channel broadcasts programs from CNBC's international channels. Specifically, most of the business day schedules of CNBC Europe and CNBC Asia are simulcasted. Several other pre-taped shows from CNBC's...
in 40 countries. Original episodes are broadcast in the USA on Saturdays at 8PM EST Host Jody Ness travels to wine producing regions around the world where he interviews winemakers at their vineyards to learn about their passion for winemaking
Winemaking
Winemaking, or vinification, is the production of wine, starting with selection of the grapes or other produce and ending with bottling the finished wine. Although most wine is made from grapes, it may also be made from other fruit or non-toxic plant material...
and the challenges they face in growing grapes and producing wine. Wine tasting
Wine tasting
Wine tasting is the sensory examination and evaluation of wine. While the practice of wine tasting is as ancient as its production, a more formalized methodology has slowly become established from the 14th century onwards...
, wine collecting and the pairing of wine and food are some of the topics featured each episode. Food is featured using local ingredients and prominent chefs from fine dining restaurants in the featured region that prepare meals for Jody and his guests to sample. The natural beauty of the visited region is shown and each episode the host finds time to enjoy adventures like hot air ballooning
Hot air ballooning
Hot air ballooning is the activity of flying hot air balloons. Attractive aspects of ballooning include the exceptional quiet , the lack of a feeling of movement, and the bird's-eye view...
, horseback riding or golfing.
Every episode is filmed on location with the final edit accompanied by a testimonial from the host where he talks about the highlights of each trip. The testimonials are filmed at the Wildfire Steakhouse and Winebar Restaurant in Toronto, Canada where Jody has been the owner & head chef since 2002.
From the series launch in September 2009 original episodes were broadcast twice a week on Saturdays 11PM EST and Sundays 830AM EST. In April of 2010 a second Saturday 8PM EST and a new Thursday 930AM EST time slot were added. In January 2011 a third Saturday 930AM EST as well as a Friday 6PM EST were added. Wine Portfolio currently airs 6x per week http://www.cnbc.com/id/15972311/ and is re-broadcast globally on CNBC Europe
CNBC Europe
CNBC Europe is a business and financial news television channel, the pan-European sister station of CNBC. The network is owned and operated by NBC Universal and headquartered in London, where it shares the Adrian Smith-designed 10 Fleet Place building with Dow Jones...
, CNBC Asia
CNBC Asia
CNBC Asia is a business news television channel in Asia. A subsidiary of NBC Universal, it is the Asian service of the Consumer News and Business Channel . Its programmes originate from Singapore, Hong Kong and Sydney and has bureaus in Tokyo and Seoul....
and CNBC Africa
CNBC Africa
CNBC Africa is an African television network for Sub-Saharan Africa. It was launched by CNBC and Africa Business News LTD on June 1, 2007. CNBC Africa is headquartered in Sandton, Johannesburg....
Season 1
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