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A Winery’s Most Fetching Asset – Drink Bravely with Mark Oldman – Episode 64
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On his way to this year’s Auction Napa Valley, Mark stops by the gorgeous Marston Family Vineyard to learn about a successful winery’s most fetching asset: a special winery dog. Family proprietor Elizabeth Marston introduces us to Tucker, the winery’s three-year-old English Labrador and official greeter. guardian, grape taster, and cheese gobbler.
Featured wine:
Marston Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
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South African Wine & The Parlotones – Drink Bravely with Mark Oldman – Episode 63
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Mark introduces us to two of South Africa’s greatest exports: high-quality wine and the multi-platinum-selling Parlotones.

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Featured wines from South Africa:
Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc 2010 ($14)
De Morgenzon Chenin Blanc 2010 ($30)
Kanoncop Pinotage 2009 ($30)
Kanu Shiraz 2005 ($15)

Other winning wines from South Africa:
White
Cape Point Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2011 ($14)
Fairview Chardonnay “La Capra” 2010 ($12)
La Motte Sauvignon Blanc 2011 ($18)
Riebeek Cellars Chenin Blanc “Pieter Crythoff” 2011 ($9)
Simonsig Chenin Blanc 2010 ($12)
Red
Fairvalley Pinotage 2010 ($11)
Fleur du Cap Bergkelder Shiraz 2009 ($12)
Goats do Roam Red (Rhone Blend, $10)
Graham Beck Cabernet Sauvignon Game Reserve 2009 ($16)
Jam Jar Shiraz 2011 ($12)
The Winery of Good Hope Pinotage 2011 ($12)

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Wine for Facebook IPO Millionaires – Drink Bravely with Mark Oldman – Episode 61
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Facebook IPO millionaires have a host of wine opportunities before them, and Mark discusses two of the best: aged California Cabernet Sauvignon and red Burgundy from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti.

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Featured wines:
Diamond Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Volcanic Hill 1988 (California, $90)
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Romanée-Conti 1990 (France, priceless)
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7 Tequila Myths, Busted – Drink Bravely with Mark Oldman – Episode 60
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Mark dispels seven myths about tequila while sharing his passion for this increasingly popular spirit.  Catch him teaching tequila at the upcoming South Beach Wine & Food Festival (#SOBEWFF) and the FOOD & WINE Festival in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo (#IZSips).

 

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Featured tequilas:
IXA Blanco Tequila ($35)
ArteNOM Seleccion 1414 Reposado Tequila ($42)
Fortaleza Anejo Tequila ($45)
Other Tempting Tequila:
Casa Dragons Blue Agave Super Premium (Blanco, $270)
Don Julio Blanco ($38)
El Tesoro Platinum ($50)
4 Copas 100% Organic Tequila Anejo ($60)
Mi Casa Reposado ($42)
Partida Anejo ($50)
Partida Reposado ($45)
Piramide 100% Organic Blanco ($25)
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