Cellar Notes on WYPR

There's more to Spanish reds than those two most favored grapes. Hugh picks out some examples. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Portugal is building an audience, and these reds make the case that it should grow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Under-appreciated but extremely well made, they aren't all sweet and they aren't riesling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The ideal wine for casual relaxed dinners, built to be loved, easy to drink. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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.

Grown around the world, Syrah, or Shiraz, has become a big hit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

If you hate oaky chardonnay, here are a few ideas you might want to try. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the season for light and enjoyable pink wines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time to stock up on big reds for the barbie, and we have some ideas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They started out as simple entry level wines, but A to Z has upped their game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zin is Al's favorite grape and he has found some wonderful examples. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A glance at a few of New Zealand's signature wines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Renown for their reds, the Pacific Northwest also has some fine white wines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whereas California cabernet sauvignon has set extremely high standards, you don't have to pay extremely high prices to get good quality. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.