Tasting Napa
Tasting Napa is an adventure of taste, palate and sensation. Join host Joey Altman, as he tours America's spectacular Napa Valley. Watch as he explores some of the famous vineyards and wineries that make Napa one of the most notable wine regions in the world and visits the quaint, obscure and fascinating attractions that draw people to Napa Valley.
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Tasting Napa is an adventure of taste, palate and sensation. Join host Joey Altman, as he tours America's spectacular Napa Valley. Watch as he explores some of the famous vineyards and wineries that make Napa one of the most notable wine regions in the world and visits the quaint, obscure and fascinating attractions that draw people to Napa Valley.
Episodes
S1 | E1
Russian River
Follow the Russian River to Bodega Bay and discover The Crab Pot and visit Gary Farrell Wines. At the Applewood Inn we'll grill a signature dish with Brian Gerritsen. We'll follow the harvest, and finally Joey will create a unique Hawaiian menu.
S1 | E2
Calistoga
Joey starts his tour at several spas, before he heads off to The Brannan Cottage Inn, where Chef Patrick Brawdy shows him how to make breakfast scones. At Chateau Montelena Joey learns how their wine is made, and then whips up a classic Napa meal.
S1 | E3
Organic
At Kendall-Jackson, Joey and Chef Ed whip up a tomato tart fresh from the garden. On a "safari" at Long Meadow Ranch find out how Ted Hall grows his grapes organic. From COPIA Joey and Chef Michael Patton of Brix prepare a fresh pumpkin soup.
S1 | E4
Harvest
At Landmark Vineyards, Joey finds out what the harvest is all about. Then heads off to Seguin-Moreau to learn how oak barrels are made. Join the harvest party at Beaulieu Vineyard, before tasting olive oil at McEvoy Ranch.He ends his trip making risotto.
S1 | E5
Get on Your Bike
Come along as Joey travels wine country on his motorcycle. From a fresh fish stew, to winding down at White Sulfur Springs, to tasting the fruit of Storybook Mountain and Schramsberg Winery, join Joey as he tears up Napa Valley!
S1 | E6
Global Influences
Join Joey as he visits the history that influenced the many global tastes of Napa Valley. From the CIA's annual flavors of the World event, to a vineyard that completely changed its signature wine, to joining the workers and their cultural celebrations!
S1 | E7
Surprise Around Every Corner
Join Joey as he checks out the Sutter Home Build a Better Burger Contest. Next, he tours Copia with Robert Mondavi and checks out CIA. Joey checks out other spirits at Domaine Charbay and learns about French Oak Barrels at Seguin-Moreau.
S1 | E8
Bay Area
Joey gives us a taste of the influence Napa has had in the Bay area. From Plumpjack wines that are unique for their screw tops, to the perfection of a petit sirah, to some of the best local dining, and bars. Join Joey and take a bite out of the Bay Area!
S1 | E9
Beyond the Wine
There's more to Napa than the wine? Join Joey as he proves this question right. With famous balsamic vinegars, fresh organic foods, and natures best olive oil, and even a Japanese treat in the middle of wine country, Joey leaves nothing untasted!
S1 | E10
St. Helena
St. Helena has an array of flavors, and Joey intends to taste them all. Starting with some asian flare, followed by fresh local goat cheese plates, Jeoy needs a break with a local wine. Finally, consumed by the local produce Joey whips up a local treat.
S1 | E11
Winemakers
Joey joins fast paced Mario Andretti at Andretti Winery. Next Joey takes part in the Napa Valley Wine Auction. Then he joins one of the top winemakers in the world to taste a new creation. And find out why a rocker would get into the winery biz.
S1 | E12
Food, Wine and the Arts
Joey and chef Brigid Callinan cook up a dish from the garden at Copia. At Perfect Endings, Joey learns about their famous cakes. Next savor Sonoma County's bounty at Charlie Palmers Dry Creek Kitchen. Sterling Vineyards, you won't believe your eyes.
S1 | E13
History of the Wine Country
Joey goes to Buena Vista, CA's oldest premium winery. Joey also gets a real taste of Napas biggest wineries at Beaulieu Vineyard, Mondavi Winery, Ernest and Julio Gallo Winery, Schramsberg, and Concannon Vineyards.