Oz & James's Big Wine Adventure (2006) is a documentary web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Oz & James's Big Wine Adventure online in HD.
Oz & James's Big Wine Adventure — Storyline
Oz and James's Big Wine Adventure was a BBC television programme of which two series have been broadcast. It was presented by wine expert Oz Clarke and motoring journalist James May, with Clarke aiming to educate May about wine while undertaking a road trip. The first season focused on France and the second on California. The sequel series Oz and James Drink to Britain, broadcast in 2009, made the change to a focus on the variety of beverages available in the United Kingdom.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: James May, Oz Clarke
Oz & James's Big Wine Adventure — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2006-11-22 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 13 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC Two |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.7/10 (7 votes) |
Oz & James's Big Wine Adventure — Episode Guide
Series 1
- E1: Bordeaux and Languedoc-Roussillon (2006-11-22) — Oz Clarke attempts to educate Top Gear presenter James May about the pleasures of drinking wine. The first episode begins in the Bordeaux region, where the skeptical student learns
- E2: Provence (2006-11-29) — Provence provides an opportunity to learn to match wine with various foods. Jean-Claude Mas, a young winemaker who uses New World techniques to improve the wine, coupled the local
- E3: Rhône Valley (2006-12-06) — The Rhône Valley provided ample opportunity to learn about lots of different grape varieties. However, the world-renowned winemaker Michel Chapoutier provides an obvious distractio
- E4: Alsace and Burgundy (2006-12-13) — The duo headed to Alsace and Burgundy for a lesson on barrel making, and ‘terroir’ – a catch-all way of describing the many factors that can influence the quality of a vineyard. Oz
- E5: Champagne (2006-12-20) — On arriving in the north-eastern corner of France, in Champagne, James and Oz were shown how to blend wines in the headquarters of the House of Krug, by Rémi Krug himself. Next, th
Series 2
- E1: Santa Barbara County (2007-10-16) — The odd couple are reunited on Muscle Beach where Oz won the World Wine Tasting Championships in the 1980s. His bubble is soon burst when James reveals his vehicle of choice for th
- E2: Paso Robles (2007-10-23) — Oz Clarke's attempts to educate James May about the pleasures of wine take them to California's outlaw country, where Jesse James hid and James Dean died. The Top Gear presenter is
- E3: Monterey County (2007-10-30) — Oenophile Oz Clarke takes novice James May on a month-long trip around California's wineries. In this third episode, Oz and James are on the coastline of Monterey County. All manne
- E4: Santa Cruz County (2007-11-15) — Oenophile Oz Clarke takes novice James May around California's wineries. They have arrived in the Santa Cruz area. Tension mounts between the odd couple when James crashes the RV.
- E5: San Francisco Bay Area (2007-11-27) — The duo tour the San Francisco Bay area in a classic British Mini and receive a history lesson as they visit vineyards more than 100 years old. They learn about the impact of Prohi
- E6: North Coast and Sparkling Wine (2007-12-04) — Arriving at the glamorous Napa Valley, they are dismayed to discover that they're staying in the car park. The pair argue about who will empty the RV's waste tank, then sample Cali
- E7: Sonoma Valley (2007-12-11) — They meet Mike Benziger, owner of an organic estate. He maintains an insectry, where he breeds insects to eat the lesser bugs that damage his vines, and a sceptical James is silenc
- E8: Napa Valley (2007-12-18) — Oz and James return to the opulent Napa Valley. James is dismayed that Cabernet is a trophy to be paraded here, rather than a wine to be drunk and enjoyed. But at Bill Harlan's est
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Oz & James's Big Wine Adventure have? 2 season(s) with 13 episodes.
Where can I watch Oz & James's Big Wine Adventure? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
