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General Updates for the Year – Episode #472

In this episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark gives some updates on what’s been happening recently with him and the show. He talks about his upcoming trip to Oregon, new equipment he’s purchased, drones, workflow, Texsom, etc. No review for this show, but he’ll be

The Core of the Matter – Episode #402

In the episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark returns with more of an update episode rather than an actual review. He talks about his time at the San Antonio Cocktail Conference, his impending heart valve operation and how you can help by donating to defray

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

Experiencing TexSom 2014

This is a copy of my post on the San Antonio Sommelier Association’s website. Please visit SASA for more information about our organization. TexSom 2014 – The Texas Sommelier Conference For our first post here on SASA I thought I’d share my experience at TexSom.

The Test – Taking the Certified Sommelier Exam

Hello everyone. So in lieu of a video this week (and basically the month) I thought I’d write about my experience with the Certified Sommelier Exam from the Court of Master Sommeliers. And just because it’s a written post, don’t think it won’t take you

Meet the Somm – Craig Collins MS – Episode #283

In this special episode of 1337 Wine TV, I get a chance to sit down with Craig Collins, Master Sommelier (MS). We were able to meet up the day after TEXSOM (Texas Sommelier Conference) at the Four Seasons Hotel & Resort in Las Colinas (Dallas),