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Cellar Notes on WYPR

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Al Spoler and Hugh Sisson taste and review some of the finest wines around the world and from our Maryland wineries.

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Sep 30, 2026

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Episodes

Spanish reds beyond tempranillo and garnacia. 10.11.2021

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

Portuguese Reds 03.11.2021

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

Oaked Whites Beyond Chardonnay 27.10.2021

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.

German Whites 20.10.2021

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

South of France 06.10.2021

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.

Tempranillo 01.10.2021

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.

Rosés 24.09.2021

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.

Mâcon Whites 17.09.2021

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.

Beaujolais 10.09.2021

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

Spanish White Wines Beyond Albarino Or Rueda 01.09.2021

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.

Chenin Blanc 26.08.2021

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.

Greek Wines 18.08.2021

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.

Syrah 12.08.2021

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

Greco Di Tufo 06.08.2021

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.

Big Red Blends 29.07.2021

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.

Au Bon Climat 23.07.2021

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.

Italian Wines For Al Fresco Dining 16.07.2021

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.

Unoaked Chardonnays 09.07.2021

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

French Rosés From Franck Agostini 02.07.2021

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

Bargains In Barbecue Reds 24.06.2021

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

A To Z Wines From Oregon 18.06.2021

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

Great Buys In Zinfandel 10.06.2021

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

New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs 03.06.2021

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

Northwest White Wines 27.05.2021

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

Consumer Friendly Cabernet Sauvignon 20.05.2021

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.

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