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6 Episodes 2009 - 2009
Episode 1
Sat, Sep 26, 2009 27 mins
The 12 wannabe winemakers are introduced in the reality series' opener. They're thrust into a 48-hour work schedule that includes picking grapes, cleaning tanks and making wine.
Episode 2
Sat, Oct 3, 2009 27 mins
The contestants' communication skills are put to the test when they develop presentations to explain the basic characteristics of various wines and wine regions.
Episode 3
Sat, Oct 10, 2009 27 mins
The contestants work at a wine-tasting bar, where they're given 15 minutes to learn about the wines and an hour to sell the wines, unaware that the customers include winemakers and a sommelier.
Episode 4
Sat, Oct 17, 2009 27 mins
The contestants are split into three teams to pair the right wines with a challenging three-course menu, and are then grilled on their choices by wine buyers for restaurants and retail chains, a Food & Wine Magazine editor and top sommeliers.
Episode 5
Sat, Oct 24, 2009 27 mins
The remaining contestants are given one week to choose a wine style and create a label, branding image and business plan for it, with only the Top 3 entries moving on to the final challenge.
Episode 6
Sat, Oct 31, 2009 27 mins
In the Season 1 finale, the three finalists develop wines that are judged by famous winemakers and sommeliers.