MASTERCHEF wines, previously only seen in-show, are now available to foodies and fans across America
The Collection Includes 2017 California Pinot Grigio, 2017 Monterey County Syrah Rosé, and 2016 Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon
LOS ANGELES, California (June 27, 2018) – Endemol Shine North America, the producers behind America’s most-watched cooking competition series, MASTERCHEF, have teamed up with winemaker Lot18.com to launch a collection of wine celebrating foodies and home cooks throughout the country. Each varietal and label was developed in partnership between the Lot18 experts and the MASTERCHEF culinary team, making it the perfect way for fans and home cooks nationwide to sip and savor the show, currently airing Wednesdays, 8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT, on FOX.
As seen this season, MASTERCHEF wines have previously only been available to contestants and special guests. Now, fans of the hit culinary show can enjoy this exclusive collection from their own homes.
The limited-edition wines are now available exclusively at Lot18.com/MASTERCHEF, while supplies last. The wine collection celebrates food and how pairing a great wine can elevate any dish! Foodies and fans across the country can purchase these wines to pair with their home-cooked culinary creations or enjoy while watching the show.
Tasting notes on the MASTERCHEF wine collection include the following:
2017 MasterChef California Pinot Grigio
Here’s a trick to brighten up your dish – whether coming up with a new dinnertime favorite or making a delicious meal out of leftover ingredients, this clean and lightweight Pinot Grigio can elevate your recipe with a citrusy profile and zingy mouthfeel. For anything from chicken piccata to pasta primavera or pan-fried shrimp with garlic, turn to this vibrant white for a splash in the pan or a sip from the glass.
2017 MasterChef Monterey County Syrah Rosé
Elevate dinner at home with this elegant rosé. Its bright pink hue will draw you in for a taste and surprise you with a juicy watermelon and strawberry flavor profile. A single sip is sure to conjure up memories of a warm morning brunch in the city or a quiet sunset on the porch. Pair this versatile wine with a summery recipe you’re experimenting with — anything from a piquant tapenade to grilled fish tacos would make a sublime match.
2016 MasterChef Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon
Looking to create your own signature dish? This Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles is a versatile and food-friendly red wine that provides a myriad of options for pairing and cooking. With a dark and savory flavor profile, it has notes of black cherry, currant and coffee bean and can enhance a range of dishes, from hearty braised short ribs to a simple grilled steak. Serve this red at home for a dinner your guests won’t soon forget.
About MASTERCHEF
On Season Nine of MASTERCHEF, award-winning chef Gordon Ramsay, acclaimed chef Aarón Sánchez and renowned restaurateur Joe Bastianich put the latest group of contestants through a series of challenging elimination rounds, in order to turn one home cook into a culinary master. The winner will claim the title of MASTERCHEF and the $250,000 grand prize.
MASTERCHEF is produced by Endemol Shine North America and One Potato Two Potato, and is based on a format created by Franc Roddam and Endemol Shine. Robin Ashbrook, Elisabeth Murdoch, Georgie Hurford-Jones, Gordon Ramsay, Danny Schrader, Yasmin Shackleton, Patricia Llewellyn and Ben Adler serve as executive producers.
For more information about the series, go to the official MASTERCHEF Facebook Page and follow @MASTERCHEFonFOX on Twitter and Instagram. Join the conversation with #MasterChef.
About Endemol Shine North America
Endemol Shine North America delivers world-class content and compelling storytelling to multiple platforms in the U.S. and across the globe. Endemol Shine North America is part of Endemol Shine Group, the global content creator, producer and distributor with a diverse portfolio of companies that are behind some of the most prominent hit television formats and series in the world.
Its Endemol Shine Latino division oversees all Spanish and Portuguese-language operations across Latin America, including newly launched studio Endemol Shine Boomdog, which produces original content for both the U.S. Hispanic and Mexican markets. Subsidiary production companies include Authentic Entertainment, Truly Original, and 51 Minds Entertainment.
Endemol Shine Group’s companies in North America are behind such hit series as Big Brother (CBS), Ink Master (Paramount Network), MasterChef (FOX), MasterChef Junior (FOX), Swamp People (History), The Real Housewives of Atlanta (Bravo), T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle (VH1), Page Six TV (Syndicated), Fear Factor (MTV), Best.Cover.Ever. (YouTube), I’m Dying Up Here (Showtime), Staten Island Hustle (CNBC), Trading Spaces (TLC) and upcoming Deal or No Deal (CNBC) and Utopia (Amazon).
About Lot18
Founded in 2010, Lot18 provides the best possible prices on high-quality wines – some well-known favorites, some hard-to-find selections, and plenty in between. Lot18 employs a team of experts who work closely with quality-driven winemakers around the world. These experts live by a simple rule: If they wouldn’t spend their own money on a wine, they don’t make it available on Lot18. The wines selected are unique in their own right, and represent the highest quality and value. In early 2013, Lot18 launched Tasting Room, a unique wine club offering an unprecedented level of customization and personalization. The customer starts by tasting a range of wines (from a light, crisp white to a full-bodied red) in mini-bottle format and then gives feedback online through an innovative, yet simple, guided comparative tasting. This process generates a wine profile that allows Tasting Room to capture the nuances of each customer’s palate. Tasting Room then uses this information to provide a specific selection of wines in standard-size bottles to match. Tasting Room is now the fastest growing wine club in the United States and launched a very successful national TV campaign in March 2016.
For more information about Lot18.com, go to its official Facebook Page and follow @Lot18 on Twitter. Join the conversation with #MasterChefwine.
