Wine Portfolio

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 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 and is re-broadcast globally on CNBC Europe, CNBC Asia and CNBC Africa

Wine Portfolio
Genre	Wine Food Lifestyle
Directed by	Kevin Fox
Presented by	Jody Ness
No. of seasons	2
No. of episodes	20 (13 per season)
Production
Running time	24 min
Production company(s)	Wine Portfolio Media Group
Distributor	http://www.CABLEready.net
Release
Original network	CNBC World
Picture format	HDTV 1080i
Original release	September 19, 2009 - present
External links
wineportfolio.com

Season 1

#	Title	Original air date	Production code
#1	"Wine Capital of Asia"	September 18, 2009	101
In the premier episode Jody travels to Hong Kong. Throwing himself into the city’s world class food and nightlife scene, Jody meets famous chefs and learns to pair wine with Asian cuisine.
#2	"Big Bold & Californian"	October 16, 2009	102
Jody embarks on a luxury journey through the Napa Valley to elite gourmet restaurants and wineries and includes a private tour of the legendary Francis Ford Coppola owned Rubicon Estate Winery.
#3	"Bright Wines from the Dark Continent"	November 13, 2009	103
South Africa is a country of intense beauty and wild possibilities. Jody captures this new world spirit on a refined tour of the country’s most celebrated wineries and restaurants. Food, wine and the beauty of Africa, the art of luxury, African-style.
#4	"Amore Italia"	December 18, 2009	104
Jody travels to the North of Italy to learn from Italian Master Winemakers and meet one of the country’s most celebrated Chefs to experience the beauty and culture of Venice.
#5	"The Future of Wine: South Africa Part 2"	January 15, 2010	105
South African wines are famous for their blending of old world styles in a new world environment. Jody explores this pioneering spirit on horseback and treks to the newest areas of wine development on the continent. African hospitality and indigenous cuisine are enjoyed on this journey to the heart of African culture.
#6	"The Art & Lifestyle of Wine: Napa Valley Part 2"	February 12, 2010	106
Wine is the cornerstone of a refined and relaxed lifestyle that includes gourmet food and great art and design. Jody explores the relationship between food, wine and the arts in this episode of the California dream.
#7	"Rustic & Rugged"	April 3, 2010	107
Sonoma is a land of rugged beauty that attracts celebrity winemakers, artists and dreamers who create pure and honest food and wine experiences. Jody samples the best of California as he travels through this natural paradise meeting the food and wine elite
#8	"The Zenfandel of Wine"	April 17, 2010	108
China is now the world’s seventh largest producer and the globe’s fastest wine growing consumer. Jody travels to the middle kingdom to get an inside look at the burgeoning food and wine scenes of Beijing, Shanghai and enjoys a glass of white on the Great Wall. View the story of the worlds next great wine destination from the beginning.
#9	"Niagara Icewine"	May 1, 2010	109
Jody dons his best winter gear to join pickers and winemakers at the annual snowy icewine harvest at Niagara-on-the-Lake before going to his own restaurant, Wildfire Steakhouse just 1 hour up the road in Toronto to show the audience how top chefs invent and test their menus.
#10	"People & Passion: Hong Kong Part 2"	May 15, 2010	110
Jody returns to Hong Kong where he gets an inside tour of the city’s famous wet market from the renowned owner of Hong Kong’s most respected Hot pot restaurant. Asia’s largest wine and food expo is featured and Jody works with the local foodie and wine scene to share his passion for great culinary and wine experiences.
#11	"The New "New World""	May 29, 2010	111
In the rugged old west of Arizona, passionate and tenacious winemakers are working to create wine of world-class quality. Jody visits the mystical world of Sedona to meet the wine pioneers who are rapidly making Arizona a hot spot in the world of wine. An episode of natural majestic beauty and wonderful wine.
#12	"Women of Wine"	June 12, 2010	112
Women are the largest and fastest growing segment in the wine market globally and they’re changing the way it is made, sold and drank. Jody travels to New York to interview an all-star panel of some of the wine world’s most influential women.
#13	"Old World with a New Twist"	June 26, 2010	113
Jody travels the sweep of the Mediterranean going to Malta, Tunisia and Corsica to explore the old and the new world of fine European wines. Food markets, gourmet restaurants and glorious seaside sunsets highlight the final episode of the first season