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Drink Bravely with Mark Oldman – Episode 41: Artichokes and Wine (Yes We Can!)
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No matter what the “wine grinches” say, Mark Oldman declares that it’s fine to pair wine with artichokes. Broadcasting from the verdant fields of Castroville, California at the height of artichoke season, Mark explains that a tangy, acidic white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Gruner Veltliner will offset the sweet effect that artichokes have on wine.’

Featured wine:
Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc Private Bin 2010 (New Zealand, $15)

Other Artichoke Allies:
Bastianach Friulano Colli Orientali del Friuli “Adriatico” 2009 (Italy, $18)
Columbia Crest Pinot Gris 2010 (Washington State, $12)
Crossroads Sauvignon Blanc 2010 (New Zealand, $15)
Hirsch Grüner Veltliner #1 2009 (Austria, $18)
Morgan Pinot Gris R & D Franscioni Vineyard 2009 (California, $16)
Quattro Mani Toh-kai 2009 (Italy, $11)
Robert Oatley Sauvignon Blanc Pemberton 2010 (Australia, $15)

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Vinho Verde (on Martha Stewart Radio) – Drink Bravely with Mark Oldman – Episode 40
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Looking for a delicious $8 wine perfect for warmer weather? Mark clues you in to Vinho Verde from Portugal, a light, fizzy pour that will convert even the staunchest beer-drinkers to wine. On Martha Stewart Radio, Mark discusses why Vinho Verde also makes for an excellent gift — and is anything but a “Chateau Bunion”!

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Featured Vinho Verde:

Casal Garcia Vinho Verde (Portugal, $8)

Other Vivacious VV’s (all from Portugal):
Aveleda Vinho Verde Fonte ($7)
Aveleda Vinho Verde Grinalda 2009 ($14)
Broadbent Vinho Verde 2009 ($8)
Casa de Vila Verde Vinho Verde 2009 ($8)
Vidigal Vinho Verde 2009 ($8)

Buckingham Chalice – Royal Wedding Wines – Drink Bravely with Mark Oldman – Episode 39
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Buckingham Chalice – Royal Wedding Wines:
If your invite to Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding at Buckingham Palace got lost the in the mail, the next best thing is learning about the royal wines fit for this historic event.  Mark introduces eight royal wines that will reign over your palate with majestic grace.
Raise your Buckingham chalice!
buckingham wine kate middleton
Featured “royal wines”:
Pommery “Brut Royal” Champagne NV (France, $35)
Elisabeth Goutorbe Brut Champagne 2005 (France, $50)
Chateau Laboure Roi Bourgogne Blanc 2008 (France, $14)
JAQK Chardonnay “Her Majesty” 2007 (California, $24)
Koyle “Royale” Cabernet Sauvignon Colchagua 2007 (Chile, $17)
Novy “Oley” Late Harvest Viognier 2009 (California, $22)
The Royal Tokaji Wine Company Red Label 5 puttonyos (Hungary, $35, 500ml)
Forlorn Hope “La Gitana” Torrontes 2009 (California, $17)

Gruner Veltliner & a Spargelfest of One’s Own – Drink Bravely with Mark Oldman – Episode 38
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Gruner Veltliner & a Spargelfest of One’s Own

With spring and white-asparagus season upon us, Mark introduces that darling of wine hipsters, Grüner Veltliner from Austria.  He then engages in a “spargelfest” of one, complete with white asparagus and Béarnaise sauce.
 Gruner Veltliner
Featured Grüners:
Berger Grüner Veltliner 2009 (Austria, $13, 1L)
Nikolaihof Grüner Veltliner “Hefeabzug” Wachau 2009 (Austria, $30)
Other Gratifying Grüners:
Bründlmayer Wachau Terrassen 2010 (Austria, $16)
Hirsch Niederösterreich #1 2009 (Austria, $15)
Nigl Trocken Kremstal Freiheit 2010 (Austria, $23)
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Sparkling Wine for Crustaceous Gluttony – Drink Bravely with Mark Oldman – Episode 37
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All it takes is a bottle of sparkling wine, a plate of stone crabs, and a tray of hash browns for Mark to let the gluttony begin in Miami.  He stresses how American sparkling wine is an affordable but often neglected alternative to Champagne from France — and the perfect accompaniment to copious quantities of seafood.

stone crabs sparkling wine

Featured wine:
Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs Brut 2007 (California, $35)

Other feast-worthy American sparklers:
Fox Run Blanc de Blancs Brut Finger Lakes NV (New York, $30)
Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Brut NV (California, $15)
Mumm Napa “Cuvée M” NV (California, $20)
Roederer Estate Brut NV (California, $22)
V. Sattui Brut Prestige Cuvee 2007 (California, $20)

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