In this special episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark makes the long overdue trek to Houston, TX to attend a tasting of Brunello di Montalcino sponsored by the Consorzio Vino Brunello di Montalcino. 30 producers from Tuscany (Toscana) were brought to the United States to
Mark returns to the set for a special Valentine’s Day show. He decided to go fairly standard in choices with an all-California wine show. First is the Non Vintage Mumm Napa Rose Sparkling Wine. Next is the 2010 Kendall Jackson Grand Reserve Chardonnay. Last is
In this last episode of Mark’s December tour of Texas Hill Country wineries, he visits Duchman Family Winery. He meets with winemaker Dave Reilly and tastes two of their wines. The 2010 Vermentino and the 2010 Aglianico. Both Italian varietals that are doing well in
In this special episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark visits a winery in Hye, TX. A small community in the Texas Hill Country where some great wine is being made. He tastes 6 wines with Vineyard Master Matt Jaksik and Cellar Master Josh Fritsche. Wines
In this special episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark visits the new tasting and B&B facility for Messina Hof in Stonewall (Fredericksburg), TX. While the actual winery is in Bryan, TX, they built a facility in the Hill Country to showcase their wines since this
In this special episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark reviews three sparkling wines. The first wine is the Biltmore Estates Blanc de Blancs. This wine was sent to Mark initially for a Skype tasting. Unfortunately they weren’t able to get together in time for New
In this special episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark reviews 3 wines for Christmas. He also tests a prototype wine opener and aerator. The wines for today are the 2011 Biltmore Estates Christmas Wine. This wine was donated by the Estate for the purpose of
In this episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark reviews 3 wines rather than 2 and a Wine 101 Segment. Since the Christmas tree is up right now, the green screen is taking a rest, so no Wine 101 for the rest of the year. Wines
This is the 5th part in my series of blog posts about my trip to France. My first really good night sleep on the trip has just happened. I left San Antonio on a Saturday and arrive in France Sunday morning. I don’t get to
In this special edition of 1337 Wine TV, Mark review 3 wines for Thanksgiving here in the U.S. The first wine is the 2009 Christophe Cordier Macon. The second wine is the 2009 Kings Ridge Pinot Noir from Oregon. The third is an unusual pairing
