Sparklers

Sparklers

14 Episodes

A James Beard Award nominated high-stakes, high-pressure cooking and wine pairing competition show featuring sparkling wine from around the world. All 13-episodes star a cast of food and wine professionals who are changing the culinary world. While the show has guest judges, the main challenges are judged by the five contestants themselves, pitting friends against each other as they make tough decisions to create one of the most unique food shows you’ve ever seen.

Sparklers
  • Sparklers: Ep 1 | The Honey Dish

    Episode 1

    In the premiere episode of Sparklers, the cast meets in Oregon to pair Lytle-Barnett sparkling wine with local honey for the Perfect Bite challenge. Featuring guest judge Emily Schmiedel, a top beekeeper in Oregon.

  • Sparklers: Ep 2 | The Foraging Dish

    Episode 2

    The Main Dish challenge is to create a dish inspired by Chef Karl Holl and pair it with Lytle-Barnett sparkling wine.

  • Sparklers: Ep 3 | The Caviar Dish

    Episode 3

    The cast pairs Ca’ del Bosco sparkling wine with caviar for the Perfect Bite challenge. Featuring guest judge Greg Bybee, wine curator at Vivino.

  • Sparklers: Ep 4 | The Cauliflower Dish 

    Episode 4

    The Main Dish challenge is to create a dish inspired by Chef Stefano Cerveni and pair it with Ca' del Bosco sparkling wine.

  • Sparklers: Ep 5 | The Oyster Dish

    Episode 5

    The cast pairs Villa Sparina sparkling wine with oysters for the Perfect Bite challenge. Featuring guest judge Ben Jacobsen, founder of Jacobsen Salt Co.

  • Sparklers: Ep 6 | The Risotto Dish

    Episode 6

    The Main Dish challenge is to create a dish inspired by Chef Thomas Papa and pair it with Villa Sparina sparkling wine.

  • Sparklers: Ep 7 | The Snail Caviar Dish

    Episode 7

    The cast pairs Faire La Fête sparkling wine with snail caviar for the Perfect Bite challenge. Featuring guest judge Chevonne Ball, founder of Dirty Radish.

  • Sparklers: Ep 8 | The Cassoulet Dish

    Episode 8

    The Main Dish challenge is to create a dish inspired by Chef Lionel Landauer and pair it with Faire La Fête sparkling wine.

  • Sparklers: Ep 9 | The Sea Urchin Dish

    Episode 9

    The cast meets in Sonoma to continue the competition, this time pairing Ruinart with sea urchin for the Perfect Bite challenge. Featuring guest judge Greg Lambrecht, founder and inventor of Coravin.

  • Sparklers: Ep 10 | The Ratatouille Dish

    Episode 10

    The Main Dish challenge is to create a dish inspired by Chef Ludo Lefebvre and pair it with Ruinart Champagne.

  • Sparklers: Ep 11 | The Steak Frite Dish

    Episode 11

    The cast pairs Krug with steak frites for the Perfect Bite challenge. Featuring guest judge Katie Flannery, third-generation butcher at Flannery Beef.

  • Sparklers: Ep 12 | The Lobster Dish

    Episode 12

    The Main Dish challenge is to create a dish inspired by Chef Arnaud Lallement and pair it with Krug Champagne.

  • Sparklers: Ep 13 | The Finale

    Episode 13

    It all comes down to this moment for Season 1 of Sparklers.

  • Sparklers Reunion Show

    Episode 14

    The cast gets back together to debate their favorite moments and biggest regrets from season 1.