Cellar Notes on WYPR

Al looks at the wines from one of California’s most reliable bargain wine producers, Joel Gott. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Languedoc-Roussillon is not as well-known as it should be.  Hugh takes a look at their fabulous white wines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Languedoc-Roussillon isn’t well known, and that should change once you hear about their marvelous reds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, it might be a good time to bone up on some of the better dark beers in the market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oregon’s signature grape, Pinot Noir, has scaled the heights of quality.  Hugh takes a look at some recent releases. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chile has established a niche in the American market, where its budget friendly wines have become quite popular. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al has turned up a trio of very affordable high-quality Chiantis with a ton of personality and promise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh continues with his exploration of South Africa’s wines, which offer planet of pleasant surprises. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Although South Africa has been around for centuries, their wines are not particularly well known here in the States.  Hugh sets out to remedy that. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh and Al agree, the Margaret River region of Australia is their favorite down under.  The wines offer refinement, precision, and pleasure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many big wineries not only offer a premium line of wines, they also offer a line of reduced-price wines under a “second label”.  Hugh explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once the darling of the bargain hunters, Fetzer has returned to the market in a big way and is offering remarkable bargains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all need to stretch our dollars a little bit after the holidays.  Al has some recommendations for some high-quality, low-price whites. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the holidays, we all need to find wines that fit within our budget.  Hugh has found some very affordable reds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s no better time to pop the cork on a bottle of real Champagne than New Year’s Eve.  Hugh has a selection of recommendations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all like a glass of bubbly this time of year, and it doesn’t have to be Champagne. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes you need to splurge a little to get a gift for somebody special.  Hugh has some ideas for premium gifts that won’t break the bank. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Party-goers know it’s polite to show up with a bottle of something.  Here are some Ideas that will be well received. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many of Tuscany's best reds are pricy bottles, but Al has found a very affordable category, Toscana Rosso. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Somewhere along the way, Aussie shiraz lost its reputation.  Hugh wants to see if it has reclaimed some of its old glory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

France's premier café wine is Beaujolais:  easy to like easy to understand, occasionally brilliant.  Hugh takes a look. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's more to Spain than Rioja and Priorat.  Al looks at three wines from lesser-known regions that should be on your radar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This time of year, we like to roll out some of our big bottles for entertaining at dinner.  If Bordeaux comes to mind Hugh thinks we ought to try the region known as Saint Emilion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is something about the mellow richness of viognier that makes it perfect for Autumn sipping. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unjustly vilified by Hollywood, merlot offers a great deal of flavor, soft texture and fine, relaxing drinking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.