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“Smells like flaah-werhz” is Mark’s catchphrase — inspired by his friend Adrian — to describe the characteristically floral Argentine white, Torrontés. Despite its nose “fit for FTD,” Torrontés is dry, light, and restrainedly alcoholic, making it ideal with spicy food, including the delectable Korean-Mexican eats Mark locates at a roving Kogi taco truck in Los Angeles. View the video.
While attending the 2011 Orange Bowl, Mark looks to Moscato d’Asti for a taste of victory and what he calls the “official dessert wine of those who don’t like dessert wine”. Lightly sweet, gently bubbly, and low in alcohol, Moscato d’ Asti sets the right mood to watch Coach Jim Harbaugh, QB Andrew Luck, and the rest of the Stanford Cardinal triumph over Virginia Tech to cap a stunning 12-1 season. Check out the video here.
“Brawn and fun combined in one,” is how Mark Oldman describes both his orange muscle car (“El Tigre”) and the high-horsepower wine Petite Sirah, both bucking with intensity and Californian in origin. Mark explains why Petite Sirah is perfect for winter months or whenever you “want a lot from your wine,” even if it’s a little John Mellencamp-style pain with your pleasure. Take the video for a test drive here.
Agents of generosity and bonhomie, big bottles (e.g., magnum and larger) drive Mark “out of his mind” so he enlists Dom Perignon’s chief winemaker, Richard Geoffrey, to explain their advantages. Check out the new video, introduced at Art Basel Miam 2010.
“Poosh It!”
Mark Oldman visits “weird and wonderful” Portland, Oregon to discuss why Chardonnay need not always be the vinous equivalent of a Voodoo donut or a Tibetan Mastiff. He recommends low/no oak Chardonnay, a crisp, vivacious style that is not saddled by oaky strangulations. Watch here.
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