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ETV Presents Sneak Preview of “UNCORKED! Wine Made Simple” on August 26

Register to Win a Trip to California’s Central Coast Wine Country

For Immediate Release
August 14, 2007

Register for Wine Country Getaway

Episodic Overview

Columbia, SC...Beginning at 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 26, ETV presents two sneak previews of its new wine series, UNCORKED! Wine Made Simple. Designed to appeal to novice and aficionado alike, the program demystifies wine through an artful mix of entertaining, yet practical information, tracing its journey from grape to glass.  The first episode, "First Taste," offers a humorous and lighthearted introduction to wine. Immediately following is "Central Coast," an exploration of California’s quintessential Zinfandel country of Paso Robles and the clean, fruit-driven Chardonnays of Edna Valley.  

Not only are wine enthusiasts in for a visual treat with a sneak peek of the shows but one lucky viewer and a guest will win the trip of a lifetime to the spectacular central coast wine region of California, which includes:  

• Three nights and four days at the Hotel Cheval in Paso Robles, CA
• Dining at three premier restaurants - Artisan, Bistro Laurent and Deborah's Room at Justin Vineyard
• A 60-minute couples in-room massage
• An afternoon of wine tasting via limousine

Viewers may enter the drawing at any time by visiting http://www.myetv.org or by calling 1-800-256-8535.  The winner will be announced on Tuesday, September 4. 

UNCORKED! premieres on its designated day and time on Sunday, September 30 at 6:30 p.m.  Episodes will focus on the wine-producing regions throughout France and California.

Bringing his food and wine expertise and unique brand of humor, host Ted Allen takes viewers into the heart of the vineyard and the mind of the vintner. The series blends fresh insight, intriguing personalities, and exquisite photography as it travels around the world to explore the most storied beverage on earth.

“We’re so excited about Ted’s involvement in the series. His mass appeal and practical approach fit perfectly with our objectives. And Ted’s exactly what the wine world needs,” said Kevin Whelan, president of Doc City Productions and producer of the UNCORKED! series. “By the year 2008,the United Stateswill be the largest wine-consuming nation on the planet. We’ve walked vineyards and wine aisles at home and abroad to make the best wine education accessible to viewers. Americans want to know more about wine and UNCORKED! delivers the information they're looking for.”

UNCORKED! Wine Made Simple is a production of Doc City Productions (DCP) and a presentation of ETV.

South Carolina ETV is the state's public educational broadcasting network with 11 television and eight radio transmitters, and a multi-media educational system in more than 2,500 schools, colleges, businesses and government agencies. Using television, radio and the web, SCETV's mission is to enrich lives by educating children, informing and connecting citizens, celebrating our culture and environment and instilling the joy of learning.

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For more information, contact Rob Schaller at (803) 737-6556 or rschaller@scetv.org.