Author: Mark Fusco
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02/11/2013
San Antonio, TX
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 the 2011 Layer Cake Cabernet Sauvignon. All 3 wines should [...]
Author: Mark Fusco
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12/28/2012
San Antonio, TX
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 Year’s Eve. He also reviews the Non Vintage Jacquart Brut [...]
Author: Mark Fusco
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12/23/2012
San Antonio, TX
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 doing a Skype interview. Unfortunately we weren’t able to connect [...]
Author: Mark Fusco
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12/03/2012
San Antonio, TX
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 reviewed are the Non Vintage Chateau Petit du Thouars Rose [...]
Author: Mark Fusco
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11/07/2012
San Antonio, TX
In this episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark reviews another Cul-De-Sac wine he bought at HEB. This time it’s the Merlot. He then reviews the Sonoma Cutrer Sonoma Coast Chardonnay. This week’s Wine 101 is about the difference between Super Tuscan and Chianti.
Here are the links for today’s show, OK, so it’s just one link [...]
Author: Mark Fusco
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10/30/2012
San Antonio, TX
In this special episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark scares up 3 wines for Halloween. He then pairs them with some traditional Halloween candy. The wines reviewed are the Non-vintage Dia De Los Blancos from South Coast Winery. I thought this was a World Market exclusive but maybe not. Finally found it on their website. [...]
Author: Mark Fusco
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09/18/2012
San Antonio, TX
In this episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark visits Rockport-Fulton area of the Texas Gulf Coast for a few days and checks out the local wine scene. He reviews three wines bought at Lighthouse Liquors which is an eclectic wine shop located in Fulton. They try to get the less mainstream in wine and beer. [...]
Author: Mark Fusco
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09/03/2012
San Antonio, TX
In this episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark does a Google Hangout of One. Thursday 8/30/12 was #CabernetDay on Twitter where people from all over got together on Twitter to drink Cabernet-based wines. These could be Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Franc (one of the parents of Cabernet Sauvignon). I had joined a Hangout earlier that [...]
Author: Mark Fusco
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08/14/2012
San Antonio, TX
In this episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark reviews the Non-Vintage Frontier Red from Fess Parker wines. Fess Parker was famous for portraying both Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone on TV. He started a winery after his success in TV and Film. Mark also reviews the 2011 Chateau d’Aqueria Rose from the Tavel region in [...]
Author: Mark Fusco
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07/17/2012
San Antonio, TX
In this episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark reviews the Non Vintage Cul-De-Sac Cabernet Sauvignon and the 2010 Elyse L’ingenue Naggiar Vineyard white wine. He also explains the reason winemakers use Oak over other woods and the difference between French and American Oak.
Link for today’s show:
Elyse Winery
Vinously Speaking ~ An Eclectic Wine Shop & Wine [...]