Spring 18 Light Reds
Lower in alcohol, supple in body, packed with flavor and very food friendly,light reds are perfect for this time of the year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 26, 2018•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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Episodes
Riesling
Alkoomi Riesling, West Australia '16 **1/2 $ (Flavor-packed but delicate, steely, with apricot, peach, mineral notes)Efeste Riesling, ----Evergreen Vineyard---- Washington State '15 - $ *** (Amazing VALUE, bright, taut white with intense flavor, complexity)Mader Riesling, Hunnawhir, Alsace '16 - ** $$ (Subtle entry level Alsatian riesling, with great balance)Schumann Nagler Riesling Rheingau '16 *** $ (Fabulous VALUE in a crisp, aromatic, semi-dry, balanced white)Joh J Prum Graacher Himmelreich ...
Apr 18, 2018•8 min
Chablis
Alkoomi Riesling, West Australia '16 **1/2 $ (Flavor-packed but delicate, steely, with apricot, peach, mineral notes)Efeste Riesling, ----Evergreen Vineyard---- Washington State '15 - $ *** (Amazing VALUE, bright, taut white with intense flavor, complexity)Mader Riesling, Hunnawhir, Alsace '16 - ** $$ (Subtle entry level Alsatian riesling, with great balance)Schumann Nagler Riesling Rheingau '16 *** $ (Fabulous VALUE in a crisp, aromatic, semi-dry, balanced white)Joh J Prum Graacher Himmelreich ...
Apr 05, 2018•4 min
Great Pinot Noirs for under $25
Good Pinot Noir doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. Hereare some good examples. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 29, 2018•8 min
Spring Odds and Ends
Al and Hugh discuss an assortment of interesting wines that you'll want to pick up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 22, 2018•4 min
Maryland Winter Wine Promo
Al and Hugh talk about their lightning blitz drinking the best of the best from Maryland wineries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 15, 2018•4 min
French Whites for Spring Dinners
Al and Hugh give some picks for light and bright wines to have on your table this spring. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 08, 2018•4 min
French Reds
Al and Hugh give their picks for some French reds you can trust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 28, 2018•4 min
Boccelli Wines From Italy
The singer-songwriter Andre Bocelli is famous in Italy and abroad, and his family hits some high notes of their own with the Bocelli wine brand. Al and Hugh sing the praises of their favorites. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 22, 2018•4 min
Ogier Wines from the Rhone
The wine list:Ogier Artesis Rouge , Cotes du Rhone '15 ** $ Ogier Artesis Blanc, Cotes du Rhone '15 ** $ Ogier ----Plan de Dieu---- Cotes du Rhone-Villages '15 **1/2 $ VALUEOgier Lirac ----Lou Camin\u233\u---- '15 **1/2 $ Ogier Vacqueyras '15 *** $$ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 16, 2018•4 min
Grenache from France
Al and Hugh discuss some interesting Grenache wines from France. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 09, 2018•4 min
Garnacha From Spain
Al and Hugh give their picks for Spanish Grenachas, a red grape variety. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 31, 2018•4 min
Merf Wines
Merf Wines See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 31, 2018•4 min
Madeira
One type of fortified wine that has fallen off the radar is Madeira. Al and Hugh tell us more about the wine and give their picks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 24, 2018•4 min
Seasonal Ales
A little heavier and a little higher in alcohol content, these are the beers you want to have this winter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 16, 2018•4 min
Honorable 2017 Mentions
Al and Hugh revisit wines they tasted in 2017 that deserve a mention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 09, 2018•4 min
New Year's Sparklers
You gotta have bubbles this time of year! Al shares his favorites. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 08, 2018•4 min
Shopping Lists
Al and Hugh review their favorite wines from this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 08, 2018•4 min
Stonestreet Wines
Al and Hugh discuss the wines of Jess Stonestreet Jackson, which the hosts say are one of the most important figures in the California wine industry in the last 30-40 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 18, 2017•4 min
Kosher Wines
Kosher Wines See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 06, 2017•4 min
Chianti Regions
Chianti Regions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 29, 2017•4 min
1121
1121 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 22, 2017•4 min
1120 Sipp-Mack of Alsace
1120 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 20, 2017•4 min
1109
1109 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 10, 2017•4 min
Chile
Chile See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 01, 2017•4 min
Venetto Reds
Venetto Reds See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 25, 2017•4 min
Oktoberfest Beers
Oktoberfest Beers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 18, 2017•4 min
Grab Bag
Grab Bag See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 12, 2017•4 min
Maryland Gold Medal Winners
Maryland Gold Medal Winners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 04, 2017•4 min
Languedoc
Saint Hillaire Blanquet de Limoux '15 The original sparkling wine, still over-delivers for a low priceQuality: **Price: Less than $20 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 21, 2017•4 min
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