Cellar Notes on WYPR

Pinot noir is expensive to grow and vinify. For some, the holy grail is good quality pinot noir at a reasonable price. Here are the results of our latest search. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everybody has a list of comfort foods that they turn to in times of bother. Here's a short list of red wines that will give you great comfort as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perhaps the gentlest and most refined of all the whiskeys, Irish is a fine accompaniment to a roaring fire on a cold winter's evening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full flavored, hearty midwinter dinners require the same in wines. Here is a trio of affordable big reds to make any dinner a special occasion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reds and whites from Southern Italy are surprisingly good choices for hearty winter meals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spain's most famous region, Rioja, is a versatile choice for winter reds and whites. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stoke the fire, open up a good book, and pour yourself a glass of port. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everybody is looking for advice on good buys for bubbly wine. Here is our list of recommendations at all price points. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bottles of wine make great holiday gifts, and we have a great shopping list for you. Print it up and head out to your favorite wine merchant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We agree, Vermentino is one of Italy's best whites, and very easy to like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We hadn't thought of it before but viognier definitely belongs on the Thanksgiving table, with its rich flavors, good acidity, and versatility. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Thanksgiving just a week away, we recommend putting Pinot Noir on the table. Here are three choices that are quite affordable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.