MY FIRST BIG CRUSH

Twelve People, One Passion

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Twelve contestants from diverse backgrounds compete to make their ultimate dream a reality: creating and launching their own nationwide wine label. The journey begins during the height of the grape harvest, when winemaking communities around the world kick off the wine production process. Each episode presents challenges that test the contestants' skills and commitment to becoming a winemaker.

 

After surviving the demands of harvest, contestants move into the winery, where they must prove their grit and savvy as "cellar rats" working in a bustling environment. Next, they face challenges that test their palates and wine knowledge, from food pairings to blending. In the final round, the top four contestants develop their own wine brand and craft a strategy to succeed in an evolving market. In the end, only one will launch their own wine label.

The first season of My First Big Crush originally aired as "The Winemakers" on PBS.

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Genre: How-to, travel

Format: 6 one-hour episodes

Tone: Light, fun facts, take-away info, cinematic

Influences: Lidia's Kitchen, Diners, Drive-ins & Dives

Platform: PBS, Youtube