Zinfandel
Winter is the perfect time of year to enjoy a big hearty bottle of zinfandel, one of our most noble wines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 21, 2022•4 min
Cellar Notes on WYPR
Al Spoler and Hugh Sisson taste and review some of the finest wines around the world and from our Maryland wineries.
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Fortified wines
Sometimes you just need something with a little extra "oomph" to take the chill off a winter's evening. Fortified wines are never better than right now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 13, 2022•4 min
Post-season bargains
After the holidays everybody seems to be on a budget. Here are a few very well priced wines to add to your drinking pleasure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 06, 2022•4 min
Sparklers for the holidays
Nothing says "Happy Holidays" better than a glass of sparkling wine. Hugh has some great ideas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 29, 2021•4 min
Red wine gift ideas
A nice bottle of good red wine is a welcome gift this time of the year. Hugh has been looking around for some good buys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 22, 2021•4 min
White wine gift ideas
It's not too early to start thinking about holiday gifts. Hugh has done some scouting for you in the white wine aisles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 19, 2021•4 min
Allegrini of Venetto
Meet one of Italy's most reliable producers, Allegrini of the Venetto See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 09, 2021•4 min
Viognier for the Autumn
Viognier has become one of our most popular whites, and it is particularly well-suited for autumnal quaffing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 01, 2021•4 min
Aussie reds beyond shiraz
If you ever doubted that Australia has more than shiraz, Hugh is now offering evidence to the contrary with these three wines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 24, 2021•4 min
The Bordeaux satellites
Everyone knows the Bordeaux regions of Médoc, St. Emilion and Pomerol. But there are 62 other appellations there, many of which are producing super values. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 17, 2021•4 min
Spanish reds beyond tempranillo and garnacia.
There's more to Spanish reds than those two most favored grapes. Hugh picks out some examples. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 10, 2021•4 min
Portuguese Reds
Portugal is building an audience, and these reds make the case that it should grow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 03, 2021•4 min
Oaked Whites Beyond Chardonnay
Chardonnay isn't the only grape to get the oak treatment. These wines were aged in oak, but handled in a restrained, sensible manner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 27, 2021•4 min
German Whites
Under-appreciated but extremely well made, they aren't all sweet and they aren't riesling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 20, 2021•4 min
South of France
For vacations, you can't beat the South of France; but it's also the home of some serious wine values See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 06, 2021•4 min
Tempranillo
The premier red grape of Spain changes its nature depending where it's planted. Al discusses three different examples. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 01, 2021•4 min
Rosés
It's the perfect time of year to enjoy the fresh, fruity rosés of the world. Al takes us on a tour of some attractive rosé producing regions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 24, 2021•4 min
Mâcon Whites
White Burgundy on a budget? Well, such a thing is possible in the Mâcon region where chardonnay is king. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 17, 2021•4 min
Beaujolais
The ideal wine for casual relaxed dinners, built to be loved, easy to drink. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 10, 2021•4 min
Spanish White Wines Beyond Albarino Or Rueda
It's fun to go exploring off the beaten path, and Hugh is doing just that, looking at three whites from unfamiliar regions in Spain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 01, 2021•4 min
Chenin Blanc
An overlooked noble white grape, chenin blanc is capable of a wide variety of styles and flavor profiles. Hugh looks at three. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 26, 2021•4 min
Greek Wines
Maybe the oldest continuously producing wine region, Greece has seen enormous progress in its wine in recent years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 18, 2021•4 min
Syrah
Grown around the world, Syrah, or Shiraz, has become a big hit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 12, 2021•4 min
Greco Di Tufo
One of the most venerable grapes in Italy is still making high quality white wine, and Hugh has a sampling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 06, 2021•4 min
Big Red Blends
A lot of wineries love single varietal wines, but some of the most interesting and affordable choices are big red blends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 29, 2021•4 min
Au Bon Climat
Founded by the late Jim Clendenen, Au Bon Climat set the pace for restrained, well-crafted pinot noir and chardonnay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 23, 2021•4 min
Italian Wines For Al Fresco Dining
The Italians have made a fine art out of dining outdoors, and here are some perfect wines for it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 16, 2021•4 min
Unoaked Chardonnays
If you hate oaky chardonnay, here are a few ideas you might want to try. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 09, 2021•4 min
French Rosés From Franck Agostini
It's the season for light and enjoyable pink wines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 02, 2021•4 min
Bargains In Barbecue Reds
It's time to stock up on big reds for the barbie, and we have some ideas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 24, 2021•4 min
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