Hollywood and Vines Series 2

1  Nova Scotia

To lay doubts about Nova Scotia's wine credentials to rest Jason and Terry kick off the new series in the Canadian province. After a visit to the vineyard of Halifax star chef Ray Bear they pass by bubbly heaven Benjamin Bridge and go on to attend the Taste of Nova Scotia event, where chefs prepare for a trip to the legendary James Beard House. A quick stop at the award-winning Gaspereau Vineyards rounds off the extensive tour. Celebrities featured in this episode are Billy Connolly, Jason Schwartzman, Eugene Levy, Leslie Hope and French Stewart.
Duration: 30'

 

2  Ontario Pt1

Jason and Terry start with the annual Niagara Ontario Wine Auction before heading off to one of the world's most awarded wineries, Pillitteri, for a sampling of its exquisite ice wines. Next stop is East Dell Estates, home of Ackroyd Wines where they also meet the proud owner, comedian Dan Ackroyd. And finally, the pride of Prince Edward County, East of Toronto, Norman Hardie welcomes the team to his vines, planted in Limestone. Celebrities featured in this episode are Michael Madsen, Christopher Walken, Jann Arden and Chris Kramer.
Duration: 30'

 

3  Ontario Pt2

In this episode the two hosts explore the Niagara region of Canada, first meeting winemaker brothers Paul, Daniel and Matt Speck just across Lake Ontario from Toronto. As it happens they are not the only winemaking siblings in the area, and Jason and Terry are off to the gorgeous Vineland Estates owned by the Schmidt Brothers for a sublime tasting session. The tour finishes at the Wayne Gretzky Estates with the great Mr. Gretzky himself. Celebrities featured in this episode are John Cusack, Kiefer Sutherland and Rob Marshall.
Duration: 30'

 

4  Okanagan Pt1

The popular Jackson Triggs Winery is Jason and Terry's first stop in Okanagan. It's right up against the US border in Osoyoos, next door to the first Native owned winery in North America, Nk' Mip (In-ka-Meep). There they meet winemakers Randy Picton and Justin Hall, before heading off to a cooking session hosted by award-winning chef Roger Planiden at the Cellar Door Bistro in Sumac Ridge. Celebrities featured in this episode are Eric McCormack, Daniel Craig, Kim Basinger and Jeff Bridges.
Duration: 30'

 

5  Okanagan Pt2

The second leg of the Okanagan tour brings Jason and Terry to the Le Vieux Pin, south of Oliver, where a Bocci Ball game quickly ensues with Vancouver natives Cheech and Chong between tastings. On the other side of the valley they are greeted by Bill Eggert (a.k.a. Mountain Man) in his log cabin tasting room at Fairview Cellars. The tour finishes up north at the Cabana Grille in Kelowna. Celebrities featured in this episode are Amanda Peet, Eva Longoria, Amanda Tapping and Chris Judge.
Duration: 30'

 

6  Italy Pt1

Arriving in the heart of Tuscany, Jason and Terry kick off with an unforgettable night spent in Castello di Gabbianno, a castle built in 1124. They chat to manager Cornelia Reali and winemaker Giancarlo Roman before joining the harvest in the fields and rounding off the day with a risotto-making class at the winery with chef Fabrizio Candela. Celebrities featured in this episode are Bill Pullman, Carrie-Anne Moss, George Clooney and Chris Judge.
Duration: 30'

 

7  Italy Pt2

After a brief walk around historic Florence Jason and Terry head for one of their all-time favourite wineries Brancaia, just North of Sienna. Perhaps no region of the world personifies the warmth and graciousness of good food and great wine more completely than Tuscany. When you see how they make their wines it's also easy to understand why they're a standard for Chianti. And what a treat to finish off the day with a pasta-making session with star chef Maria LaRocca. Celebrities featured in this episode are Russell Crowe, Amy Poehler, Will Arnett, Steve Martin and Nathan Fillion.
Duration: 30'

 

8  Italy Pt3

Heading to Bari and the wine growing region of Puglia in the heel of the Italian Boot, Jason and Terry are faced with winemaking on a massive scale at Cantine del Colle. A trip to the local market with chef Michael DeRosa follows, before trying their hand at cheese making at the Gioiella Cheese factory. As the day draws to a close, a tasting at the Cantina Del Colle vaults awaits the two hosts. Celebrities featured in this episode are Billy Connolly, Vivica Fox and Rob Marshall.
Duration: 30'

 

9  Spain Pt1

After an exhaustive search for the best paella bistro in the streets of Madrid Jason and Terry are guided through what is there to know about Spanish wines by local experts Wendy Vallester and husband Javier Arauz. Next stop is NEO, a cutting edge winery with its own recording studio (or is it the other way around?). The tour continues below the town centre of Aranda de Duero through the old wine caves and ends with a well-deserved lunch 50 feet under the cobblestones. Celebrities featured in this episode are Jonathan Silverman, Chris Kramer, Christian Bale and Julianne Moore.
Duration: 30'

 

10  Spain Pt 2

Terry and Jason head through the north of Madrid after being given a brief history of the regions and wines of Spain by Wendy and Javier. En route to Cebreros they first meet a sheep herder who looks, sounds and talks just like Keith Richards before chatting to one of the new breed of winemakers in Spain, Daniel Ramos at Zerberos Wines and rounding off the tour with a walk-through tasting session. Celebrities featured in this episode are Jennifer Finnigan, Scott Speedman, Elliot Gould and Eugene Levy.
Duration: 30'

 

11  Napa Valley Pt1

The tour begins just south of Calistoga at one of the "Ghost" wineries of Napa, the Ehlers Estate. Jason and Terry then go on to meet Mark Pope, one of the true characters of the region. Also known as 'The Bounty Hunter', Mark owns a wine store and restaurant by the same name in Napa town and on his shelves you find the best of the best -with his wine scouts Mark seeks out the wines most worth keeping. At the next stop star chef Sean O'Toole welcomes the pair to the new Hotel Bardessono in Yountville. Celebrities featured in this episode are Jolene Blalock, Jenna Fischer, John Cusack and Josh Lucas.
Duration: 30'

 

12  Napa Valley Pt2

Jason and Terry kick off at the historic Clift Hotel in San Francisco before heading to the legendary California Stags Leap winery. It is one of the original participants of the 1976 Judgement of Paris, the tasting event that shook the wine world, along with Chateau Montelena, where the pair spend time on the crush pad with owner/winemaker Bo Barrett. (Bo's Paris adventure is well documented by the film Bottle Shock.) Celebrities featured in this episode are Alan Rickman and Bill Pullman.
Duration: 30'

 

13  Napa Valley Pt3

In the last episode Jason and Terry explore the vineyards of the famous Silverado Winery with winemaker Jonathan Emmerich where a feast of game also awaits them, freshly prepared by star chef Bob Hurley. Their marathon of the rare delights these fantastic locations have to offer finally comes to a head at Trefethan, with yet another magnificent tasting session. Celebrities featured in this episode are Dean Cain, Stockard Channing, John Favreau and Garry Marshall.
Duration: 30'

 

14  Walla Walla

Jason Priestley and Terry Mulligan head for Walla Walla in Washington to learn the language of wine from the very best. Marty Clubb of L'Ecole no. 41 is teacher for this episode and the lesson is the philopsophy of winemaking. Marty's winery has won regional winery of the year for three consecutive years, so he knows what he's talking about. Also sharing their passions for a drop of the good stuff are Robin Williams, Morgan Freemna and Michale Madsen.
Duration: 30'

 

15  Napa Valley, California

The Merryvale Tasting Cellar was the first winery built after the repeal of prohibition and Jason Priestley and Terry Mulligan are keen to keep the wine flowing into the future. The also visit Joel Gott, owner of Taylor's Refresher, who manages to combine a winestore with an eatery and a gas station - make sure you get the order right here. Pledging their affection for the vino are Molly Parker, Meatloaf and Billy Connelly.
Duration: 30'