Oz and James's Big Wine Adventure was a BBC television programme of which two series have been broadcast. It was presented by wine expert Oz Clarke and motoring journalist James May, with Clarke aiming to educate May about wine while undertaking a road trip. The first season focused on France and the second on California. The sequel series Oz and James Drink to Britain, broadcast in 2009, made the change to a focus on the variety of beverages available in the United Kingdom.
Seasons and episodes
2 seasons · 13 episodes
S2 E1Santa Barbara County
Oct 16, 200730 min
The odd couple are reunited on Muscle Beach where Oz won the World Wine Tasting Championships in the 1980s. His bubble is soon burst when James reveals his vehicle of choice for their road trip, a 42ft monster motorhome which they will shar
S2 E2Paso Robles
Oct 23, 200730 min
Oz Clarke's attempts to educate James May about the pleasures of wine take them to California's outlaw country, where Jesse James hid and James Dean died. The Top Gear presenter is impressed by the wine and its rebellious makers, but most e
S2 E3Monterey County
Oct 30, 200730 min
Oenophile Oz Clarke takes novice James May on a month-long trip around California's wineries. In this third episode, Oz and James are on the coastline of Monterey County. All manner of non-wine tasting related activities ensue, including mu
S2 E4Santa Cruz County
Nov 15, 200730 min
Oenophile Oz Clarke takes novice James May around California's wineries. They have arrived in the Santa Cruz area. Tension mounts between the odd couple when James crashes the RV. The bickering continues at Randall Grahm's New World vinery,
S2 E5San Francisco Bay Area
Nov 27, 200730 min
The duo tour the San Francisco Bay area in a classic British Mini and receive a history lesson as they visit vineyards more than 100 years old. They learn about the impact of Prohibition, and James is impressed when Oz finally finds a notab
S2 E6North Coast and Sparkling Wine
Dec 4, 200730 min
Arriving at the glamorous Napa Valley, they are dismayed to discover that they're staying in the car park. The pair argue about who will empty the RV's waste tank, then sample Californian champagne at the Tattinger estate. Next, the Schrams
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Oz & James's Big Wine Adventure?
- Oz & James's Big Wine Adventure is streaming on Tubi TV. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How many seasons of Oz & James's Big Wine Adventure are there?
- Oz & James's Big Wine Adventure has 2 seasons and 13 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of Oz & James's Big Wine Adventure?
- Oz & James's Big Wine Adventure has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on December 18, 2007.
- Who stars in Oz & James's Big Wine Adventure?
- Oz & James's Big Wine Adventure stars James May, Oz Clarke.
