During the week of Labor Day 2020 I visited a few Texas wineries. My goal was to complete the “quintet” of Texas Fine Wine wineries. My last day of my travels took me to Comanche, Texas; the home of Brennan Vineyards. I sat down with
In this special episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark Interviews JC Diefenderfer, Director of Winemaking, of Hope Family Wines. JC talks about the many brands of Hope Family Wines, their history, sustainability, and what makes Paso Wines special. Mark enjoys the 2018 Austin Hope Cabernet
In this episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark goes back to 1996 for a wine from Château Veyrac. Link for the show: SommSelect – This is the page from SommSelect for this wine. N.B. that this link may eventually not work.
In this special episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark returns as the Grim Reaper for Monster Chiller Thriller Wine IX! In the ninth installment of his Halloween special he reviews two wines donated by his friends at Creative Palate. These wines come from Casillero del
In this episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark reviews a wine purchased from Underground Cellar. A different sort of offering from an Italian producer – Cabernet Franc. He reviews the 2012 La Montecchia Godimondo Cabernet Franc. This wine is actually produced from the Conte Emo
In this episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark reviews 2 more wines he bought from Underground Cellars. The first is the 2013 Alexander Valley Vineyards Cabernet Franc. Next is the 2007 Forlorn Hope Gascony Cadets Petit Verdot. Links for the show: Alexander Valley Vineyards Forlorn
In this episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark reviews his last two wines from Somm Select. First is the 2012 Cru Monplaisir from Bordeaux. The second wine is the 2010 Alpha Estate Xinomavro from Greece. Links for the show: Martine’s Wines, Inc. – Importers of
In the episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark finally reviews some wines he purchased from Somm Select. Somm Select is an online retailer started by Master Sommelier Ian Cauble that has daily deals. In this show he reviews the 2011 Chateau Teyssier from Saint-Emilion and
In this special episode of 1337 Wine TV, I get the chance to interview Bryan Page of Page Wine Cellars and Rick Ramos or Alberico’s Fine Wine. After not recording an episode since the NYE show, and thinking I couldn’t equal the amazing interview with
In this special episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark sits down with Jeffrey Landolt, Viticulturist at Benziger Family Winery. Jeffrey was kind enough to give us a very detailed tour of the property describing the entire biodynamic ecosystem they use at the winery. We only
