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Texas’ Best Sommelier Competition 2014

I am a Sommelier. Not because I’ve earned a pin that says I’m certifiable certified from the Court of Master Sommeliers. It’s in my job title. But even before my current job, I was the sommelier at those other jobs. But at those places I

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

Winemakers’ Dinner @ Westin La Cantera 2012 – Episode #242

In this episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark interviews three people from the Winemakers’ Dinner at the Westin La Cantera here in San Antonio held on Thursday, May 17th, 2012. This event was part of the Culinaria San Antonio week. Featured in this episode are

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What’s Next – Episode #144

Author: Mark V. Fusco San Antonio, TX Mark talks about his recent CSW and Introductory Sommelier exams and what’s next for 1337 Wine. Links for today’s show: Society of Wine Educators – This is for the Certified Specialist of Wine Exam (CSW) Court of Master

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Lesson 25 – California – North Coast

  Sommelier School Lesson 25 – California – North Coast   So now that you’ve had a few weeks to digest Lesson 24, it’s now time to delve into California. By far, California is the most important wine state in the U.S. 90% of the

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Lesson 24 – Introduction to the U.S.

Part 1   Part 2 Sommelier School Lesson 24 – Introduction to the United States   The United States of America. 50 years ago, if you were talking about wine, this country would barely register a blip. However, wine has been made here for centuries.