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Bordeaux 2011 – More French Wine I – Episode #190

In this video wine review, Mark reviews the 2009 Claude Lafond Le Cruz Reuilly. He bought this at a wine shop during his trip to France in September. Sorry, no link for the winery, however here is a link about the Reuilly AOC: Richard Kelly

Bordeaux 2011 – French Supermarket Wine pt.4 – Episode #189

In this video wine review, Mark reviews the 2008 Carte Noire Madiran from the Southwest part of France known as Sud Oest that he purchased at Carrefour supermarket while in Bordeaux. I don’t have a link to the producer, but here is an article on

Monster Chiller Thriller Wine 2011 – Episode #188

In this video wine review, Mark reviews 3 Halloween themed wines. The 2010 Gato Negro Malbec, the 2006 Spellwine Zinfandel, and the 2009 Ghost Pines Cabernet Sauvignon. In a correction to the video, Gato Negro Malbec is actually from Argentina, not Chile. However, the winery

Bordeaux 2011 – French Supermarket Wine pt.3 – Episode #187

In this video wine review, Mark reviews a wine he bought at the largest Supermarket chain in France, Carrefour, during his trip to Bordeaux. It is the Non Vintage Cuvee Speciale Cahors. No Link for today’s show 🙁

Bordeaux 2011 – French Supermarket Wine pt.2 – Episode #186

In the video wine review, Mark reviews a wine he bought at the largest Supermarket chain in France, Carrefour, during his trip to Bordeaux. It is the 2009 Chateau Moulin Bellegrave. No Link for today’s show 🙁

Bordeaux 2011 – Chateau Doisy-Vedrines – Episode #184

Mark travels to Bordeaux, France to meet with Olivier Casteja, Owner of Château Doisy-Védrines in Barsac (part of the Sauternes appellation). They talk about the Chateau and taste the 2004 Doisy-Védrines – a forgotten vintage according to Olivier. Link to today’s show: Unfortunately there is

Skype Tasting with Aurielle Vineyards – Episode #183

In the video skype interview, Mark interviews Frank Sterns of Aurielle Vineyards and the taste the 2007 Aurielle Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon. There is a video glitch with my half of the video but the interview is still solid. Link for today’s show: Aurielle Vineyards

Bordeaux 2011 – Chateau La Pointe – Episode #182

Mark travels to Bordeaux, France to meet with Eric Monneret, General Manager of Chateau La Pointe in Pomerol. They talk about the Chateau and taste two vintages of La Pointe’s Grand Vin (1st wine). Link to today’s show: Chateau La Pointe

Bordeaux 2011 – Chateau Fonroque – Episode #181

Mark travels to Bordeaux, France to meet with Alain Moueix of Chateau Fonroque; a Grand Cru Classe from the Saint-Emilion Classification that practices Biodynamic farming. They talk about the Chateau and taste two vintages of Fonroque’s Grand Vin (1st wine). Unfortunately, the sound isn’t the