Cellar Notes on WYPR

Lesser known reds that deliver a wonderful surprise See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand wines beyond sauvignon blancs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A pair of California labels over-deliver on classic wines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Significant improvements for an old and troubled wine region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Super values from one of Europe's hottest travel destinations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You don't have to shell out $80 or more to enjoy a good Piedmont wine. Click the links to purchase Al and Hugh's recommendations at Kenilworth Wine ---- Spirits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spain's great seafood wine is achieving a great audience around the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lower in alcohol, supple in body, packed with flavor and very food friendly,light reds are perfect for this time of the year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alkoomi Riesling, West Australia '16 **1/2 $ (Flavor-packed but delicate, steely, with apricot, peach, mineral notes)Efeste Riesling, ----Evergreen Vineyard---- Washington State '15 - $ *** (Amazing VALUE, bright, taut white with intense flavor, complexity)Mader Riesling, Hunnawhir, Alsace '16 - ** $$ (Subtle entry level Alsatian riesling, with great balance)Schumann Nagler Riesling Rheingau '16 *...

Alkoomi Riesling, West Australia '16 **1/2 $ (Flavor-packed but delicate, steely, with apricot, peach, mineral notes)Efeste Riesling, ----Evergreen Vineyard---- Washington State '15 - $ *** (Amazing VALUE, bright, taut white with intense flavor, complexity)Mader Riesling, Hunnawhir, Alsace '16 - ** $$ (Subtle entry level Alsatian riesling, with great balance)Schumann Nagler Riesling Rheingau '16 *...

Good Pinot Noir doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. Hereare some good examples. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al and Hugh discuss an assortment of interesting wines that you'll want to pick up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al and Hugh talk about their lightning blitz drinking the best of the best from Maryland wineries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al and Hugh give some picks for light and bright wines to have on your table this spring. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al and Hugh give their picks for some French reds you can trust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The singer-songwriter Andre Bocelli is famous in Italy and abroad, and his family hits some high notes of their own with the Bocelli wine brand. Al and Hugh sing the praises of their favorites. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The wine list:Ogier Artesis Rouge , Cotes du Rhone '15 ** $ Ogier Artesis Blanc, Cotes du Rhone '15 ** $ Ogier ----Plan de Dieu---- Cotes du Rhone-Villages '15 **1/2 $ VALUEOgier Lirac ----Lou Camin\u233\u---- '15 **1/2 $ Ogier Vacqueyras '15 *** $$ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al and Hugh discuss some interesting Grenache wines from France. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al and Hugh give their picks for Spanish Grenachas, a red grape variety. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Merf Wines See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One type of fortified wine that has fallen off the radar is Madeira. Al and Hugh tell us more about the wine and give their picks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A little heavier and a little higher in alcohol content, these are the beers you want to have this winter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al and Hugh revisit wines they tasted in 2017 that deserve a mention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You gotta have bubbles this time of year! Al shares his favorites. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al and Hugh review their favorite wines from this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.