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Husch, from Mendocino County, has been making really nice wines for years. Al and Hugh give us a few recommendations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can pay a lot for good Bordeaux, but some wines out there are exceptional values. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every now and then we like to look back at some old friends of ours to see how they're doing these days. Hugh takes a look at this mixed bag. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some of California's most intriguing wines don't carry the name of the grape on their label. Exotic and imaginative red blends can offer value and interest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March is Maryland Wine Month, a chance to celebrate the impressive progress our state has been making in its wine industry. Al features three favorites. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sonoma's Russian River Valley is home to some of the best chardonnays and pinot noirs in California. Hartford Family Winery does it as well as anybody. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cold nippy weather is the perfect season for warm hearty ales like stout and porter. Hugh makes a survey of some of his favorites. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The northern Spanish regions of Rioja and Priorat are the most prestigious of the country. But quality doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Argentina made malbec famous. But its origins are in central France, where the deep and brooding grape first was turned into wine. It also grows extensively in California. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most popular wines in all of Italy, Valpolicella comes in several distinct styles. Hugh looks at a strong lineup from Cesari. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maryland rye is staging a dramatic comeback and the quality from around the state is very high. Here are a few suggestions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From colonial times on, Maryland has crafted rum. Today's versions are turning heads with their quality, many perfect for sipping. Click the link to purchase Cellar Notes recommendations at Kenilworth Wine ---- Spirits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well known as a producer of good value wines, Cambria is introducing a new line of super premium wines dedicated to the family members who created them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue our look at Bogle, one of the most bargain oriented wineries we know. All these wines are priced at $15 and under. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bogle represent one of the stongest lineups of consumer friendly wines out there. We will spend two weeks looking at their selections, which cost $15 and under. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everybody wants to have a few bottles of bubbly on hand for end of the year celebrations. Here’s a list of certified winners that you can print out, or order directly from this website. Click the links to purchase Cellar Notes recommendations at Kenilworth Wine ---- Spirits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the time of year when the breweries trot out their most special beers. And nobody follows them closer than Hugh Sisson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nothing warms a winter’s night like a glass of good port. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barbera is an up and coming variety in Italy’s Piedmont region. Medium bodied, full of flavor and reasonably priced, it is something of a poor man’s Barolo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week: What to pour into your white wine glasses! Print out this list of recommended whites for your Thanksgiving dinner, or click the links to purchase Cellar Notes recommendations at Kenilworth Wine ---- Spirits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Print out this list of recommended reds for your Thanksgiving dinner, or click the links to purchase Cellar Notes recommendations at Kenilworth Wine ---- Spirits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You get a lot of bang for your buck in Oregon where the pinot noirs rival the much more expensive Burgundies. Click the links to purchase Cellar Notes recommendations at Kenilworth Wine ---- Spirits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bordeaux is arguably the king of wines, and is notoriously expensive. But there are relative bargains out there, and Hugh has found them. Click the links to purchase Cellar Notes recommendations at Kenilworth Wine ---- Spirits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This small Maryland winery dominated the 2018 Governor's Cup competition, winning 7 gold medals out of 8 entries, an unprecedented triumph. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rioja is Spain's most important red wine, but how did it get started? Well, the Marques de Riscal had a lot to do with it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.