Cellar Notes on WYPR

Hugh has developed strong opinions about aging wine after going through a tasting of aged First Growth Bordeaux. Most of the wines were far over the hill and left him wondering how they would have been at 30 years old rather than 50. His conclusion is that many collectors hold on to their wines far too long and miss the moment of maximum enjoyability. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

We've paid a lot of attention to Maryland's vine reds, but these whites shine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can any wine beat Chianti for enhancing the pleasures of the autumn table? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The autumn is the perfect season to try out a few hard apple ciders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Easily overlooked, the wines of Washington State deserve your attention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're in the market for a great white wine with character and body, Verdicchio is your best bet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The deep south of France may not be as chic as Paris, but their wines are super. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For dedicated beer drinkers 'tis the season for the legendary Oktoberfest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joel Gott wines are known for budget-friendly prices, but how good are they? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continuing with our French theme, our friend Franck Agostini has imported a bevy of new vintages from the Loire Valley for you to try. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you can't get to France this year, at least you can replicate the pleasure of sipping wine in a French café. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beaujolais is like everybody's favorite buddy: approachable, rewarding, informal and so very versatile. The "Cru" Beaujolais are among the best. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you want all that great chardonnay flavor but none of the oak, try these delicious unoaked versions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a hot new category in beer these days and it's all about being sour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These flavor packed whites from the south of France deserve a bigger audience. And check out the values! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer's here and the time is right for rosé wines. Here's a handful of suggestions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not all delicious pinot noir comes from Burgundy. Here are three winners that hail from around the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We think one of the best ways to keep simple everyday wines around is to go the bag-in-a-box route. They're surprisingly good! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These light, flavorful reds are perfect for summer drinking, and go particularly well with grilled and barbecued food. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The beautiful pink rosés of France are perfect for this time of year, and Hugh has found a collection of winners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of Al's favorite wines, Valpolicella may be built on the light side, but it is packed with flavor and "la dolce vita" character. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Albariño has become a very popular white wine from Spain. Hugh reviews several new entries into the market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CalStar owner/winemaker Rick Davis keeps sending us superb wines sourced from great Central Coast vineyards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Italian whites are emerging as high quality, affordable choices for easy-going springtime drinking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among the most noble grapes in the world is riesling, which comes in an amazing variety of style and flavors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.