Zinfandel
Al revisits his old favorite and finds some very nice wines to write home about. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 07, 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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Pinot Gris
If you like Italy's pinot grigio, you'll be fascinated by the pinot gris of the Pacific Northwest; same grape but with a different approach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 03, 2022•4 min
Pinot Grigio
Once lean and green and easy to pass up, Italian pinot grigio has changed its tune and has become a very user friendly wine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 03, 2022•4 min
Mary Taylor
Importer Mary Taylor finds wines from important regions that taste the way they are supposed to, given the region. A fine guide for learning new wine territories See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 03, 2022•4 min
Santa Barbara Wines
Al tries out several new wines from southern central California including a highly unusual Italian white variety. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 23, 2022•4 min
Maryland rum
The distilling industry in Maryland is small but growing like crazy. Lyon Rum in St. Michaels is producing an outstanding line of quality sipping rum that Al loves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 02, 2022•4 min
Wines from New York
For a long time travelers have been coming back from upstate New York bearing tales of the wonderful wines growing there. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 02, 2022•4 min
Non-alcoholic beers
Sometimes you just want that beer flavor with none of the alcohol. Al has found several very convincing beers that fill the bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 19, 2022•4 min
Innovations from Lunaria of Italy
Al explores these intriguing wines from a forward looking Italian cooperative. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 06, 2022•4 min
Pouilly Fume
Hugh takes a look at these delicious sauvignon blancs from the Loire Valley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 06, 2022•4 min
Andis wines from Sierra Foothills
(New offerings from a Sierra Foothills winery that sources from premier vineyards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 06, 2022•4 min
Vino Verhde
Light and refreshing, Portugal's Vinho Verde is easy to enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 18, 2022•4 min
Malbec for summer
This popular red from Argentina is perfect for summer sipping and comes in a variety of styles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 18, 2022•4 min
Stonestreet winery
The late Jess Jackson found this mountain site for his dream vineyards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 01, 2022•4 min
Reds from off the beaten path
Sometimes the vineyard path less chosen offers the best surprises, so here's 3. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 24, 2022•4 min
California albarino
Once entirely Spanish, Albariño is now grown widely, including in California See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 17, 2022•4 min
Chenin Blanc
Hugh and Al agree that Chenin Blanc is woefully underappreciated...but not by them See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 10, 2022•4 min
Rosés from the Loire Valle
Cab franc, pinot noir and gamay all contribute to these charming rosés See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 04, 2022•5 min
Springtime Whites
Nothing says Springtime better than a glass of crisp, fresh Sauvignon Blanc See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 26, 2022•4 min
Cabernet Sauvignon I
Cab sauv is the world's most popular red grape, and the best examples are sky-high in price; which is why we sought out great values in this famous grape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 19, 2022•4 min
Cabernet sauvignon II
Despite the number of high end cabs out there, Al has found quite a few good bargains in the world's most popular red wine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 12, 2022•4 min
Ribero del duero
Al & Hugh discuss Ribero del duero wines See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 05, 2022•4 min
Grenache Treasures
One of the great grapes of the world, grenache is a very approachable red that can be exciting and pleasure giving See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 29, 2022•4 min
Wines from South Africa
South Africa now supports hundreds of small high quality wineries. Hugh takes a look See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 22, 2022•4 min
Hendry family wines
Napa Valley veterans, the Hendry family farms 150 prime acres at Mount Veeder. Hugh samples some of their best. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 15, 2022•4 min
Affordable pinot noir
The queen of red grapes produces wonderful seductive wines, but at a price. That's why affordable pinot noir is always certain to get our attention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 02, 2022•4 min
Cabernet Franc
At one time a minor player in Bordeaux, Cab Franc has been developing a world-wide following. Hugh explains why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 17, 2022•4 min
Big red blends
While some red grapes may stand alone quite well, most seem to benefit from careful blending, often resulting in great values. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 12, 2022•4 min
Willakenzie of Oregon
Willamette Valley's Willakenzie has always been an innovative winery, occasionally going where other wineries fear to tread. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 03, 2022•4 min
Cotes du Rhone
Long established as great value wines, there is a tremendous variety in the wines from the South of France. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 27, 2022•4 min
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