Cellar Notes on WYPR

More great offerings from Italy for easy-drinking wines for barbecue season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer is a great time to pour some of Italy's best reds, all of which can find suitable partners on the grill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al takes a look at three intriguing ros\u233\us from around the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

France has long been a source for fabulous ros\u233\u wine. Hugh looks at three winners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The popular grape viognier comes is a variety of styles, changing its shape depending on where it's grown and who's making it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

High quality doesn't always have to break the bank. Landmark Vineyards produces these two fine wines at very reasonable prices, both in the mid-$20's. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This little known California winery deserves a big audience, and here are three good reasons why, line priced at $18. And ask about the single vineyard pinot noirs, very high quality at a reasonable price. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of Napa's most venerable wineries, BV is still producing fine vintages. Al and Hugh give their recommendations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spring is a perfect time to try some lovely French whites. Al and Hugh give their recommendations . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Few regions in France offer as much diversity or quality as the charming Loire Valley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not all California chardonnay is an oak bomb. Here are three excellent wines that prove the point. Click the link to purchase Cellar Notes recommendations at Kenilworth Wine ---- Spirits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Great values on the wildly popular French Chardonnay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.