Three Thieves is a new hour-long television special featuring three wine entrepreneurs on a quest to discover exciting new wines. An entertaining and enlightening blend of wine, travel and food, the series stars Joel Gott, fifth generation west coast winemaker and restaurateur; Charles Bieler, wine innovator and explorer; and Roger Scommegna, serial entrepreneur, grape grower and hotelier.
For the special set in Chile, their mission is to find and bring home a wine that best represents the country’s vast contrasting landscapes, cultures, foods and people. In Chile, the Thieves navigate backstreet watering holes, sample indigenous fare at marketplaces and savor haute cuisine from leading Chilean chefs as they learn how flavors influence the nation’s wine. The trio’s experiences lead them to some Chile’s best vineyards and some of their newest appellations where they select one exceptional wine to bottle and bring home.
Three Thieves hopes to do for the world of wine what Brew Masters did for beer. Aimed at wine, food and travel junkies, audiences will experience what it’s like living a dream job spent traveling the world, eating great food and drinking luscious wine. Tune into the Cooking Channel and check local listings for airings throughout February.