Cellar Notes on WYPR

Whether you are looking for a gift or you want to grace your dinner table with something special, Hugh has a list of red wines that are sure to please.

Whether you are looking for a gift or you want to grace your dinner table with something special, Hugh has a list of red wines that are sure to please.

We never seem to lose our taste for white wine, even during the chilly months. Hugh has a shopping list for you in case you are looking for gifts.

The wines of Washington State continue to impress, and we catch up with a few new releases that show you why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al has fallen in love with these full-flavored white wines produced with great skill on the island of Sardinia.  And they are perfect for the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The season has arrived for glasses of bubbly sparkling wine, and Hugh has a handful of sensible suggestions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The once obscure viognier has flourished around the world, and an assortment of styles have emerged.  Al looks into several. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For decades Cline Family Cellars has been offering high quality wines at very affordable prices.  Al catches up with their latest bottlings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Café wine par excellence, Beaujolais is the ultimate in easy drinking.  Hugh takes a look at what has become an extraordinarily popular wine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This very popular Argentine wine has gained traction in this country.  In the early days, cheap Malbec wasn’t much of a treat.  Al investigates the current state of affairs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Riesling is one of the greatest grapes in the world, and Hugh thinks it is also very misunderstood.  He clears the air with these three reviews. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh has uncovered an amazing little operation that allows wine enthusiasts to craft their own wine.  It’s called, Tin Lizzie Wineworks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some people would say that the western French wine called Muscadet is the ultimate in dry white wine.  Hugh defends that notion with a survey of some of the best. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not all California reds are labeled according to a single variety; many are fine blends of grapes that offer good flavor and good prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Often overlooked, the wonderful white wines from the South of France offer a totally new take on white wine flavors, at affordable prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every now and then, the boys end up with a bunch of tasting notes without a particular theme; hence a show called “Odds and Ends.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maryland’s oldest winery is entering a golden age, and their whites have never been better.  Al takes a look at them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, it may not be merlot, but it sure seems close.  Carminere is an increasingly popular variety that deserves some close attention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everybody seems to hold a grudge against oaky chardonnays.  So what is the alternative?  Al looks into some very drinkable un-oaked chards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some of us prefer not to drink alcohol, but still think about drinking wine.  Hugh reviews a few tasty non-alcoholic wines that are impressive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First was Australia making great wines Down Under; then came New Zealand. It’s the home of world class Sauvignon Blanc and refreshing Pinot Noirs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Santa Barbara is one of California’s premier regions for the Burgundy varietals.  Hugh looks at their chardonnay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fast becoming one of our favorite whites, Pinot Grigio is growing all over the wine world.  Al takes a look at some recent finds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Hugh and Al can attest, Portugal is a fabulous country to visit, not least because of the amazing abundance of high-quality low cost red wines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.