A Closer Look

Season 1

A series exploring wines and wine regions around the world.

51 Episodes

  • A Closer Look at Chablis
    E1
    A Closer Look at ChablisTake a closer look at Chablis in Burgundy, France.
  • A Closer Look at Meursault
    E2
    A Closer Look at MeursaultA closer look at Meursault in the Côte de Beaune region of Burgundy, France.
  • A Closer Look at Northern Rhone
    E3
    A Closer Look at Northern RhoneA closer look at the area and wines of Northern Rhone, France
  • A Closer Look at Alsace
    E4
    A Closer Look at AlsaceA closer look at the historical region of Alsace, France.
  • A Closer Look at Barolo
    E5
    A Closer Look at BaroloA closer look at the region and history of Barolo in Piedmont, Italy.
  • A Closer Look at Brunello
    E6
    A Closer Look at Brunello
  • A Closer Look at Mencia
    E7
    A Closer Look at MenciaGet a closer look at this grape primarily grown in the northwestern part of Spain in Bierzo.
  • A Closer Look at Beaujolais
    E8
    A Closer Look at BeaujolaisTake a closer look at the region of Beaujolais with winemaker Alain Coudert.
  • A Closer Look at Godello
    E9
    A Closer Look at GodelloFind out more about this white grape grown in Galicia, northwest Spain.
  • A Closer Look at Alto Adige
    E10
    A Closer Look at Alto AdigeGet a closer at this Italian province known for refreshing white wines.
  • A Closer Look at Alto Adige: Part 2
    E11
    A Closer Look at Alto Adige: Part 2Dive even deeper into this area of Northern Italy known for its Pinot Grigio.
  • A Closer Look at Condrieu
    E12
    A Closer Look at CondrieuFound more about this distinctive white-wine appellation producing exclusively Viognier in the northern Rhône, France.
  • A Closer Look at Washington State: Part 1
    E13
    A Closer Look at Washington State: Part 1Take a closer look at wine in Washington State with Bob Betz, MW.
  • A Closer Look at Washington State: Part 2
    E14
    A Closer Look at Washington State: Part 2In this second episode, take a closer look at the wine regions of Washington State with geologist Kevin Pogue.
  • A Closer Look at Washington State: Part 3
    E15
    A Closer Look at Washington State: Part 3In this third episode, take a closer look at the Red Mountain AVA with Jim Holmes from Ciel du Cheval.
  • A Closer Look at Sonoma Zinfandel
    E16
    A Closer Look at Sonoma ZinfandelTake a closer look at Zinfandel grown in Sonoma, California.
  • A Closer Look at Sonoma: The Sonoma Coast
    E17
    A Closer Look at Sonoma: The Sonoma CoastTake a closer look at the Sonoma Coast with Ted Lemon.
  • A Closer Look at Sonoma: Coastal Syrah
    E18
    A Closer Look at Sonoma: Coastal SyrahTake a closer look at Sonoma and coastal Syrah with Pax Mahle.
  • A Closer Look at Champagne: Part 1
    E19
    A Closer Look at Champagne: Part 1Take a closer look at the history of the region and the difference between big Champagne houses, known as "negociants", and smaller grower producers.
  • A Closer Look at Champagne: Part 2
    E20
    A Closer Look at Champagne: Part 2Explore the specific sub regions of Vallee de la Marne, Montagne de Reims, Cote des Blancs, and Aube.
  • A Closer Look at Champagne: Part 3
    E21
    A Closer Look at Champagne: Part 3Explore the aging of Champagne and what the future holds as the region changes.
  • A Closer Look at Sherry: Part 1
    E22
    A Closer Look at Sherry: Part 1Take a closer look at Sherry, a wine produced in Jerez in the south of Spain, including how it's made, and aging in the criadera and solera system.
  • A Closer Look at Sherry: Part 2
    E23
    A Closer Look at Sherry: Part 2Our series on Sherry continues with the different styles, their flavor profiles, and how they're made.
  • A Closer Look at Sherry: Part 3
    E24
    A Closer Look at Sherry: Part 3Explore the history and culture of Jerez and find out what foods pair well with the different types of Sherry.
  • A Closer Look at the Right Bank: St. Emilion
    E25
    A Closer Look at the Right Bank: St. EmilionExplore St. Emilion and the Right Bank of Bordeaux.
  • A Closer Look at the Right Bank: Pomerol
    E26
    A Closer Look at the Right Bank: PomerolThis second episode on the Right Bank explores the commune of Pomerol.
  • A Closer Look at the Right Bank: Fronsac
    E27
    A Closer Look at the Right Bank: FronsacExplore Fronsac, an appellation for Merlot-based wines on the Right Bank of Bordeaux, France.
  • A Closer Look at Biodynamics
    E28
    A Closer Look at BiodynamicsLearn about Biodynamics in this episode featuring Claire Coppi, Gerard Bertrand, and Christoph Eckhart.
  • A Closer Look at Rivesaltes
    E29
    A Closer Look at RivesaltesFind out more about Rivesaltes, an appellation in southern France that produces sweet, fortified wine.
  • A Closer Look at Albariño
    E30
    A Closer Look at AlbariñoLearn more about Albariño, a white grape from Galicia, Spain.
  • A Closer Look at Galicia
    E31
    A Closer Look at GaliciaExplore the region of Galicia, the culture, the seafood, and the wines.
  • A Closer Look at Ribera del Duero
    E32
    A Closer Look at Ribera del DueroFind out more about this region of Spain known for Tempranillo, locally called Tinto Fino.
  • A Closer Look at Tuscany: Part 1
    E33
    A Closer Look at Tuscany: Part 1Learn about the wine, food, and culture of this famous wine-growing region of Italy.
  • A Closer Look at Tuscany: Part 2
    E34
    A Closer Look at Tuscany: Part 2Find out more about Tuscany with Vernaccia di San Gimignano, both the white wine and the town.
  • A Closer Look at Germany: The Region
    E35
    A Closer Look at Germany: The RegionExplore the wines of Germany including the long history of vines in this region.
  • A Closer Look at Germany: Riesling
    E36
    A Closer Look at Germany: RieslingExplore the primary growing regions of Riesling in Germany including the Rheingau, Mosel, and Pfalz.
  • A Closer Look at Germany: Wine Classification & Food Pairings
    E37
    A Closer Look at Germany: Wine Classification & Food PairingsLearn about the Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter (VDP) organization, quality control, and traditional food pairings with Riesling.
  • A Closer Look at Gavi
    E38
    A Closer Look at GaviExplore the grapes, soil, and history of Gavi in the Piedmont region of Northwest Italy.
  • A Closer Look at Honey Wine
    E39
    A Closer Look at Honey WineExplore the world's oldest fermented beverage and the life cycle of bees that help create it with honey winemaker Ayele Solomon and beekeeper Emily Schmiedel.
  • A Closer Look at Côte-Rôtie
    E40
    A Closer Look at Côte-RôtieTake a closer look at Côte-Rôtie, a wine region known for Syrah in northern Rhône, France.
  • A Closer Look at Gewürztraminer
    E41
    A Closer Look at GewürztraminerExplore this white wine and its two most famous regions: Alsace, France and Tramin, Italy.
  • A Closer Look at Franciacorta
    E42
    A Closer Look at FranciacortaTake a closer look at this beautiful region in Northern Italy, known for producing sparkling white wine.
  • A Closer Look at The Mâconnais
    E43
    A Closer Look at The MâconnaisTake a closer look at this beautiful region in Southern Burgundy, known for producing white wines with great value.
  • A Closer Look at Côte Chalonnaise
    E44
    A Closer Look at Côte ChalonnaiseA Closer Look at Côte Chalonnaisees with great value.
  • A Closer Look at Tuscany: Part 3
    E45
    A Closer Look at Tuscany: Part 3Explore more of Tuscany with the region and wine of Chianti.
  • A Closer Look at Portugal
    E46
    A Closer Look at PortugalDiscover the breathtaking wine-growing regions of Portugal as we explore the country's history, culture, viticulture, and cuisine.
  • Inheriting the Future
    E47
    Inheriting the FutureIn this SOMM TV original film, take a closer look at the next generation of Bourgogne, France. Defining the greatest wine in the world for centuries does not mean that you cannot embrace the future, and the winemakers of tomorrow in the storied region of Bourgogne are ready for the challenge.
  • A Closer Look at Prosecco Superiore
    E48
    A Closer Look at Prosecco SuperioreTake a closer look at Prosecco Superiore, the pinnacle of quality sparkling wine in the north eastern Italian region of the Veneto.
  • A Closer Look at Argentina
    E49
    A Closer Look at ArgentinaTake a closer look at the wines of Argentina, and discover how the country conquered Malbec.
  • A Closer Look at Rioja
    E50
    A Closer Look at RiojaRioja makes some of Europe’s most sought after and age worthy wines. Travel to Spain’s iconic region to learn about the wine, food, soil, and more in this documentary.
  • A Closer Look at Spring Mountain
    E51
    A Closer Look at Spring MountainSome of the best wines in Napa come from the rugged and historic "Spring Mountain" AVA. Today we dive into the history, culture and grapes of the famous mountain AVA told by winemakers Stu and Charlie Smith of Smith Madrone Vineyards.

 

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