Cellar Notes on WYPR

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.

Ojai Viognier, Roll Ranch vyd, Ventura County ' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Grapes are aged in French oak barrels, where naturally occurring wild yeasts ferment the juice. This creates complex, aromatic wines with deep, expressive flavors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Al and Hugh investigate what's shakin' in the world of zinfadels. Click on the image for the wine list. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al and Hugh return to one of their tried and true friends--Rioja. Al recently visited Marques de Murrieta in Spain, where modern Riojas started, and he and Hugh share some suggestions for riojas you can find in stores. Click on the image for the wine list See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the cellar this week: Tempranillos, which refers in Spanish, to the grape's tendency to ripen early. Click on the image for the wine list. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Radio Kitchen food for thought : Who says French wines can't be paired with Spanish cuisine? Click on the image for the wine list. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Albari\u241\uo is a white grape grown in Spain and Portugal. The grape produces varietal, light colored wines. Click on the picture for the wine list. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Click on the picture for the wine list. Radio Kitchen food for thought: Something smoked ? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al and Hugh give their picks for wines from the Alsace region in France. If you want some dessert to pair with these wines, Radio Kitchen has a great recipe for Maryland strawberry shortcake . Click on the picture for the wine list. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al and Hugh share their picks for chardonnay wines with affordable price points. Click on the photo for the list. Fancy some food with your wine? Check out the latest episode of Radio Kitchen . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al and Hugh give some additional picks for South African wines. Click on the photo for the list of recommendations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boschendal, "The Rose Garden" Ros?, Coastal Region '16 Bright berry aromas, with spice notes, off-dry. ?? Price Range: less than $20 Simonsig Chenin Blanc '14 Incredible VALUE in very good chenin blanc, dirt cheap. ?? ? Price Range: less than $20 Fleur du Cap Merlot, Stellenbosch '08 OUTSTANDING VALUE in very well made merlot, dirt cheap. ?? ? Price Range: less than $20 Fleur du Cap Pinotage, Stel...

Enjoy your transition into Spring with some light red wines. Listen in as Al suggests some classy wines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al and Hugh gives their picks from Bonny Doon, a California winery. Click on the picture for recommendations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The daffodils are in bloom, there's bird song in the air, and the first crisp fresh white wines of spring are just begging to be tasted. Al has a set of wines that are perfect for the season. Click here for the full list. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As spring draws near it's time to break out the pinot noirs, the perfect red wine for a transitional season. Hugh reviews new releases from one of his favorite California wineries. Click here for the full list. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.