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No Merit in Procrastination – Episode #291

In this episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark reviews two wines. No Wine 101 today. This first wine is a somewhat randomly chosen wine from his local grocery store, HEB, the 2012 Procrastination Sauvignon Blanc. It is from the DC Flynt MW Selections. Wine #2

Hansen Cellars and Winestyr – Episode #290

In this episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark reviews 3 wines he bought via Winestyr. Winestyr is a site that sells craft wine from over 50 producers directly to the consumer. The wines from Hansen Cellars were discounted $21 off of the original price (actually

Syrah vs Petite Sirah – Episode #289

In this episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark compares two wines made from two different grapes that many people think are the same – Syrah and Petite Sirah. He reviews the 2010 La Combe Close Reserve from the Crozes Hermitage region of the Rhone in

2013 New Year’s Eve Special – Episode #288

In this episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark reviews 3 sparkling wines for your New Year’s Eve celebration,. The wines are from 3 different countries, so there should be something for everyone. Wines reviewed in this episode are the Non-Vintage Borgoluce Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG,

Thanksgiving Special 2013 – Episode #285

In this year’s Thanksgiving Special, Mark reviews 3 wine suggested by his good friend Ceci Barretto of Vinously Speaking Wine Shop. She recently had a food and wine pairing for Thanksgiving at her shop and these were three of a group of wines she featured.

Monster Chiller Thriller Wine IV – Episode #284

After about a 2 month hiatus, Mark is back with the 2013 Halloween Special. He reviews three Halloween-themed wines that one might bring to a Halloween party. Reviewed in this episode are the 2011 Vampire Vineyards Chardonnay, the 2010 Cryptic Red Wine, and the 2012

All About Chardonnay – Episode #282

In this episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark reviews only Chardonnay and does an educational segment on Chardonnay. The first wine is the Non Vintage Cul-de-Sac Chardonnay which is the HEB house brand. The second wine is one he has been very eager to taste

Zins, Pinots, and SOMMs, Oh My! – Episode #281

In this episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark reviews two wines and reviews the recently released movie, SOMM. Wines reviewed are the 2010 Bogle Old Vine Zinfandel and the 2010 Rex Hill Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. In the 3rd segment, Mark talks about the movie