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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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Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

Bogle Wines II 10.01.2019

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 Wines 02.01.2019

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.

Sparkling Wine Shopping List 02.01.2019

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.

Holiday Beers 14.12.2018

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.

Port and Stickies 28.11.2018

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

Barbera 26.11.2018

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.

Thanksgiving Whites 15.11.2018

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.

Thanksgiving Reds 08.11.2018

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.

Oregon Pinot Noirs 26.10.2018

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.

Value Bordeaux 23.10.2018

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.

Port of Leonardtown 15.10.2018

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.

Marques de Riscal 10.10.2018

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.

Checking in on Chile 01.10.2018

Spanish reds are very popular these days. But what about the whites? Here's a review of some of the most popular blancos. Click the links to purchase Cellar Notes recommendations at Kenilworth Wine ---- Spirits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pinot Grigio vs. Pinot Gris 26.09.2018

Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio, are they the same grapes? Yes, but they're not the same wines. Hugh explains the differences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting to Know Spanish Whites 14.09.2018

Spanish reds are very popular these days. But what about the whites? Here's a review of some of the most popular blancos. Click the links to purchase Cellar Notes recommendations at Kenilworth Wine ---- Spirits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unoaked Chardonnay 07.09.2018

Over-oaked Chardonnay is becoming a thing of the past. Here's a collection of tasty whites that never see a barrel. Click the links to purchase Cellar Notes recommendations at Kenilworth Wine ---- Spirits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Great Buys in Cabernet Sauvignon 04.09.2018

Need a new cabernet sauvignon recommendation? Don't want to spend a fortune? Al and Hugh have you covered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sparkling Wines Outside of Champagne 22.08.2018

Get Al and Hugh's picks for sparkling wines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Austrian Ros\u233\u 16.08.2018

Get Al and Hugh's picks for Austrian ros\u233\u. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer Zinfandels 08.08.2018

Zinfandels go great with chunky barbequed meats. Al and Hugh tell us about some of their favorites. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Primitivo 02.08.2018

If you like zinfandels, you should try a primitivo. Al and Hugh share some of the primitivo ----treasures---- they found. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aveleda of Portugal 27.07.2018

Get a taste of Portugal with these Cellar Notes selections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Organic Wines 18.07.2018

The good news for people who want to support organic farming and buy organic wines is that there's lots of choices out there. Click the links to purchase Al and Hugh's recommendations at Kenilworth Wine ---- Spirits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cotes Du Rhone Blanc 11.07.2018

They make white wines in the Rhone, and they are great. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Merlot Revisited 02.07.2018

Merlot's rep as a second class wine is totally undeserved. Get Al and Hugh's picks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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