So a few weeks ago I attended my 7th TEXSOM. My first one was in 2010 when I also passed my Intro Sommelier Exam. I’ve been going ever since. This is my 3rd straight year participating as a volunteer. And this is my second time
In this episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark reviews 3 wines donated by Casillero del Diablo. He has reviewed wines from this winery in the past and this is a good time to revisit it. The first wine is the 2015 Casillero del Diablo Reserva
In this episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark reviews another wine donated to him for review. It is the Non-Vintage Bodegas Iranzo Spartico Blend. This is a Certified Organic wine and one of the few he has reviewed. Links for the show: Bodegas Iranzo –
This past weekend (June 26-28, 2016) I attended the Advanced Sommelier Course. Recently it has become a requirement to take a course prior to taking the Advanced Sommelier Exam. While it may seem a pain to do this for those that passed their Certified in
In this episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark reviews two wines donated by the Llano Estacado winery in Lubbock, TX. First is the 2014 1826 White wine. Next is the 2013 Llano Cellar Reserve Chardonnay. Link for the show: Llano Estacado
In this episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark reviews the 2015 Domaine de Bila-Haut “Les Vignes” Pays d’Oc Rose. This wine was donated for review. Link for the show: Bila Haut
In this episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark reviews 2 wines supplied to him. They are Kosher wines from Italy and Spain. First is the Non-Vintage Sara Bee Sweet Moscato from Italy. The second wine is the 2014 Terrenal Seleccionado Red Wine from Spain. Links
In this episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark goes to Northern Rhone to taste two wines from well known producer Etienne Guigal (E. Guigal). Both wines are 100% Syrah. First up is the 2012 E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage Rouge. Next is the 2011 E. Guigal St-Joseph
In this episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark reviews the 2005 Il Podere dell’Olivos Teroldego. Link for this episode: Au Bon Climat Winery
In this episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark reviews the 2009 Man O’War Dreadnought Syrah. This is a New Zealand Syrah. Link for this episode: Man O’War Vineyards
