In this special episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark interviews the first American to earn the title of Master Sommelier as awarded by the Court of Master Sommeliers. Eddie and Mark talk via Skype about how he got into wine, his experience in France, and
In this special episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark finally rights some wrongs as the Foursquare Mayor of Max’s Wine Dive in San Antonio. He has been going to Max’s for almost two years and has never had two of their signature dishes – Fried
In this special episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark visits the Messina Hof Winery in Bryan, TX. This is where it started for Messina Hoff in the 1970s. He sits down with Paul the VI and Paul the VII Bonarrigo (Father and Son) to taste
In this special episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark makes the long overdue trek to Houston, TX to attend a tasting of Brunello di Montalcino sponsored by the Consorzio Vino Brunello di Montalcino. 30 producers from Tuscany (Toscana) were brought to the United States to
Mark returns to the set for a special Valentine’s Day show. He decided to go fairly standard in choices with an all-California wine show. First is the Non Vintage Mumm Napa Rose Sparkling Wine. Next is the 2010 Kendall Jackson Grand Reserve Chardonnay. Last is
In this last episode of Mark’s December tour of Texas Hill Country wineries, he visits Duchman Family Winery. He meets with winemaker Dave Reilly and tastes two of their wines. The 2010 Vermentino and the 2010 Aglianico. Both Italian varietals that are doing well in
In this special episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark visits a winery in Hye, TX. A small community in the Texas Hill Country where some great wine is being made. He tastes 6 wines with Vineyard Master Matt Jaksik and Cellar Master Josh Fritsche. Wines
In this special episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark visits Pedernales Cellars in Stonewall, TX in the Texas Hill Country. He is joined by the owners Fredrik Osterberg, Julie Kuhlken, and David Kuhlken on their beautiful deck discussing three of their wines. The wines tasted
In this special episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark visits the new tasting and B&B facility for Messina Hof in Stonewall (Fredericksburg), TX. While the actual winery is in Bryan, TX, they built a facility in the Hill Country to showcase their wines since this
In this special episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark visits Becker Vineyards for a tour and tasting. Nichole Dembele, Public Relations & Tasting Room Coordinator at Becker Vineyards. Nichole and Mark talk about Becker and taste 3 wines. They are the Non Vintage Viognier, the
