A three-part look at the development of an American AVA. What does it take to propose a new AVA, some thoughts from a pioneer of an up-and-coming region, and a blind tasting of wines from an established but not widely known area.

A discussion of soil and geology with Earth Sciences professor Alex Maltman, Alsace producers Olivier Humbrecht and Phillipe Blanck and Master Sommelier and former geologist Wayne Belding.

Three producer interviews and a comparative tasting with two sommeliers of three great styles of Italian white wines.

Geoff Kruth interviews Tim Mondavi of Continuum, John Williams of Frogs Leap and Kelli White of Press Restaurant on the post-prohibition history of the Napa Valley.

Geoff Kruth interviews Matt Stamp on the wines of Madeira.

An interview with Champagne Ruinart's Chef du Caves Frederic Panaiotis on the Champagne process.

Four sommeliers: Desi Echavarrie, MS, Ryan Stetins, Steve Distler and Kelli White, each tell us about a wine they are currently excited about and answer a host of questions about their selection and the region it comes from.

Matt Stamp interviews Geoff Kruth on his blind tasting techniques follwed by a blind tasting of four wines.

Matt Stamp interviews Tim Gaiser, MS on his blind tasting techniques.

Interview with Anthony Moss, Research & Development Director of the WSET on the topic of Blind Tasting.