The wein.plus–Television Program in December 2024: Our TV tips with all series and feature films, consumer shows, documentaries, travel reports, and reports about wine, winemakers, and viticulture.
Bavarian Television, 10:25 AM
The lawyer Sarah Stein (Johanna Christine Gehlen) has a clear goal in mind for her career: to become a partner in the renowned Frankfurt law firm where she works. However, the latest case her boss has entrusted her with seems more like a beginner's job: The foster father of winemaker Peter Jahn has died. Since there apparently is no will, the biological son Siggi is claiming all rights to the family winery as the sole heir. And since Peter has not responded to any legal correspondence, Sarah is now supposed to personally deliver the termination notice to him. But it’s not that simple. Peter knows exactly that his foster father had intended him as the heir of the estate. Apparently, the jealous Siggi has made the will disappear. As a former lawyer, Peter knows his rights: As a single father of three foster sons, no judge would throw him out. But Sarah wants to have the obstinate winemaker stripped of custody of the boys – without children, he would have no chance against an eviction lawsuit.
WDR Television, 2:30 PM
The Taster invites you to the big mulled wine tasting. What should you pay attention to when buying mulled wine? What has changed regarding labeling requirements, and can quality be recognized based on the ingredient list and nutritional information? Consumer advocate Katja Tölle clarifies the pitfalls. Additionally, Björn Freitag investigates what the designation “Winzer Glühwein” means. The Taster receives an unexpected answer. From sommelier and wine sensory expert Christian Frens, the Taster learns what characterizes good mulled wine in terms of taste. Red, white, rosé, non-alcoholic, punch - together with the expert, the Taster ventures into mulled wine trends and unusual recipes. A highlight: The top chef creates a mulled wine-inspired festive menu. He is supported by the blogger 'Missy' Mirjam von der Mark. She brings an exotic-extravagant mulled wine dessert into the kitchen - will she score points with the down-to-earth Björn Freitag?
SWR Television, 5:15 AM
Exciting episodes from agriculture in the southwest. At the organic farm Bentele in Tettnang, plant protection is on the agenda. The hops are sensitive and need to be sprayed urgently before the next rain comes. Winemaker Shanna Reis from Rheinhessen is looking forward to the grape harvest, which is coming faster than she could have imagined.
hr television, 5:10 AM
Autumn arrives in Rust. Thomas is having the new cellar equipment delivered. Everything must be installed under the greatest time pressure before the upcoming grape harvest. The family dinner lovingly prepared and cooked by Hermine takes place without Georg. He cannot bring himself to sit down at the table with Thomas in a friendly manner. However, Paul and Thomas quickly find common ground in the cellar of the winery – Paul shows his father his wine treasures and opens a century-old wine to celebrate the day. Andrea continues to pressure her husband, and finally, Georg asks Paul for forgiveness and reconciliation before the wine tasting begins. Paul accepts the apology, although it becomes clear that nothing can be as it was before. Claudia's hope to impress Thomas at the wine festival in a new outfit does not come true: Both the notary Dr. Thaler and Andrea arrive at the event in the same dress.
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3sat, 5:40 AM
With 300 sunny days a year, the Provence is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe. The Mediterranean region between the Rhône Valley and Italy is the epitome of southern lifestyle. Like a backbone, the Rhône flows through one of the oldest and largest wine-growing regions in France, with vineyards hugging its sides. From Lyon to Provence, Rhône wines thrive along a 250-kilometer stretch, influenced by the whims of the river and with aromas as diverse as its landscapes. Although the finest drops have always been produced here, which even pleased the popes, the local winemakers primarily embrace their folk roots. In summer, the blooming lavender fields are a popular photo motif. Picturesque mountain villages invite exploration. The scent of truffles and Mediterranean herbs wafts over the markets. A journey through the southeastern tip of France is a feast for the senses.
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SWR Television, 9:00 PM
At the organic farm Bentele in Tettnang, the hop harvest finally begins. They have worked towards this for a year. At the Rheinhessen winery Reis and Luff, the wine is already in the barrel and must now be bottled for sale.
3sat, 1:15 PM
The word "Collio" means "hill" and is the somewhat vague Italian translation of the Friulian term "I Cuei", "the hills". On the Slovenian side, the area is called "Brda", which also means "hills". It is indeed an extensive hilly landscape that gently opens up to the sea and encompasses the areas of Colli Orientali del Friuli, Collio Goriziano, and the Slovenian Brda. To this day, Collio is synonymous with great white wines. The manageable hilly area of Collio offers a tremendous concentration of top wineries and fine winemakers. The wine-growing region is not only rich in special locations and grape varieties, but it also hosts the largest number of indigenous wines in all of Italy. The film is both a stroll through a fertile region, its villages, towns, and delicacies, as well as a journey through long-gone times and epochs - for long before the Habsburgs, the Romans or Lombards had already utilized this area for themselves.
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3sat, 2:05 PM
The ancestors of Alessandro François settled in Tuscany in 1740 out of loyalty to the imperial house. Since the late 19th century, the family has been dedicated to winemaking in the Chianti region around the Castello di Querceto. Alessandro François guides director Gernot Stadler through his vineyards and recounts the time when his ancestors were loyal servants of the Grand Dukes.
N24, 7:20 PM
Products "Made in Germany" such as cars or cuckoo clocks are known worldwide for their quality. But also quite different, lesser-known products are manufactured in Germany. Whether handmade knives from Aschau, wooden barrels crafted with traditional craftsmanship that shape the taste of expensive wine and whisky, or a very special Bavarian gin - all products shown in this episode are special and "Made in Germany".
3sat, 11:00 PM
Germans are increasingly shopping online – especially at Amazon. The stationary retail sector, on the other hand, is in a deep crisis. “ZDFzeit” asks: Where is shopping better and why? The advantages and disadvantages of different shopping options are compared from the consumer's perspective. The focus is on price, shopping experience, sustainability, and fairness. What strategies are retailers pursuing to win back customers?
hr television, 3:15 PM
La Palma is nicknamed “La Isla Bonita,” the beautiful island. Even Victoria Torres cannot escape this beauty. After long stays abroad, she has returned to her roots and is fulfilling a dream here. She is reviving old vineyards and harvesting Malvasia grapes. The heavy, honey-sweet white wine was long the island's most important export product. The volcanic soils contribute to the aroma of the grapes, giving the wines a unique character.
ONE, 4:15 PM
The upset winemaker Martin Schörger storms into the police station and accuses Kristina Katzer's mother Elli of murder. Shortly thereafter, the commissioner and her colleague Lukas Hundt stand before Schörger's 'murdered' vineyard: All the vines have been cut down. According to Schörger, Elli, also a winemaker, wanted to harm him as a competitor. Then, Commissioner Hundt suddenly stumbles upon a real corpse, that of the Ukrainian laborer Wassili. The man was obviously beaten to death. Elli vehemently denies having anything to do with both 'murder cases'. But she makes a big secret out of her alibi. When Katzer finds two broken wine glasses with lipstick traces in a wine arbor near the crime scene, the question arises whether Wassili might have interrupted a secret rendezvous. Did this lead to his downfall? The commissioners find out that everything was quite different than thought. And that the murder in the vineyard had entirely different reasons than that of the laborer.
SWR Television, 8:15 PM
Moderator Arndt Reisenbichler visits Sylt during this rough time: He wants to taste the northernmost wine of Germany. Above all, he wants to find out why this island remains a place of longing for many – in every season and weather condition.
WDR Television, 11:55 AM
After the grape harvest, winemaker Shanna Reis from Rheinhessen finally has time to take care of other things. Together with her niece and nephew, she wants to accomplish as much as possible. But working with children and animals is always a challenge.
Bavarian Television, 3:15 PM
“Zsammg’spuit” is this time in the music city par excellence: Vienna. Moderator Susanne Wiesner enjoys not only atmospheric musical contributions but also other special features of the city: Culinary delights, craftsmanship, and wine. Susanne Wiesner visits a winery on the edge of the Vienna Woods.
WDR Television, 6:15 PM
The Taster invites you to the big mulled wine tasting. What should you pay attention to when buying mulled wine? What has changed regarding labeling requirements, and can quality be recognized based on the ingredient list and nutritional information? Consumer advocate Katja Tölle clarifies the pitfalls. Additionally, Björn Freitag investigates what the designation “Winzer Glühwein” means. The Taster receives an unexpected answer. From sommelier and wine sensory expert Christian Frens, the Taster learns what characterizes good mulled wine in terms of taste. Red, white, rosé, non-alcoholic, punch - together with the expert, the Taster ventures into mulled wine trends and unusual recipes. A highlight: The top chef creates a mulled wine-inspired festive menu. He is supported by the blogger 'Missy' Mirjam von der Mark. She brings an exotic-extravagant mulled wine dessert into the kitchen - will she score points with the down-to-earth Björn Freitag?
SWR Television, 5:15 AM
At the Rheinhessen winery Reis and Luff, the wine is already in the barrel and must now be bottled for sale.
NDR Television, 3:15 PM
In Rheinhessen, winemaker Shanna is preparing a hike in the vineyard for the afternoon. The whole family has to pitch in. While Shanna and her father Wolfgang set up seating in the yard, mother Sigrun is in the kitchen preparing food for the guests.
3sat, 11:45 AM
“At the Table in...” takes you to the regions of Europe and shows the preparation of traditional dishes. The culinary culture of European landscapes reveals its richness and awakens understanding for perhaps foreign ways of life. For 25 years, Rose-Marie Bernard has rented rooms to holiday guests on her old Provençal estate. Then she no longer wanted to, but also did not want to be alone. Therefore, she divided the estate into five apartments and sold four of them to young people from the area. Now she celebrates Christmas twice, once with her family and once with her new household. Manuel Bernard, Rose-Marie's son, then brings his three children and his own wine. Manuel is a winemaker at the winery