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2020 New Year’s Eve Special – Episode #18

In this episode of WWTV, I review 3 free samples of sparkling wines. If you are looking to ball on a budget, then these are good alternatives to Champagne. First is the NV Domaine Bousquet Brut Rosé. Second is the NV Ferrari Brut. Last is

Reviewing 2014 Château de Brézé, “Clos de la Rue” – Episode #15

In this episode of WWTV, I review the Reviewing 2014 Château de Brézé, “Clos de la Rue” Saumur Blanc. I had a great time researching this wine. The history of the Château along with learning about Arnaud Lambert, the winemaker, was very interesting. I rarely talk

UPDATED Review – Yatir Winery Mt. Amasa White & Yatir Creek Red – Episode #498

N.B. This is an updated video to correct several mistakes I made. Vicki Jakubovic from the PR company (VickiGJ PR) that sent me the wines was gracious enough to not only contact me about them, but also put me in contact with Etti Edri, Export

Show Some Empathy – Episode #474

In this episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark reviews a much anticipated wine from Gary Vaynerchuk. Several years ago he reviewed a the Vayniac Cabernet Sauvignon, and Gary has returned with the first of three wines. He reviews the 2018 Empathy White Wine. Link for

The Field of the Beautiful Mountain – Episode #412

In this episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark reviews a wine purchased from Sommselect.com. He reviews the 2016 Domaine de Beaumont les Promenards Vouvray Sec from Mathieu Cosme. If you would like to donate to help cover Mark’s heart surgery costs, please click the Donate

The Palisaded Plain – Episode #374

In this episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark reviews some wines donated by Llano Estacado. He reviewed some wines from the same winery in 2016 and they were kind enough to send some more. First is the 2015 Llano Estacado Signature White. Second is the

Morgon’s Savvy – Episode #339

In this episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark reviews two more French wines from Somm Select. First up is a wine from the Loire Valley. The Loire Valley is pretty long and makes several different wines which Mark needs to drink more of. This wine

Checking Out South Africa – Episode #301

In this episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark reviews two wines from South Africa. He starts with the 2012 Nguni Chenin Blanc (aka Steen). Next is the 2010 Tierhoek Grenache / Syrah. Both wines were purchased at Spec’s in San Antonio based upon their shelf-talkers.

East India Wine Company – Episode #279

In this episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark finally get to review 3 wines his friend Amber Noel kindly bought for him during her tour in India in February. India started making wine thousands of years ago, but it’s modern wine industry is less than

TXWine Twitter Night With Some Friends – Episode #274

In this special episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark heads over to his good friend Ceci Barretto’s wine shop Vinously Speaking for a night of Texas Wine Tweeting. We are joined by a few other San Antonio wine peeps. Robin English-Bircher, who is another wine