Cellar Notes on WYPR

It's fall and time for Al to go on the hunt for tasty zinfandels with a lot of character. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After years of making cookie-cutter fruit bombs, the Aussies have shown signs of adding finesse to their chardonnays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The public is becoming more familiar with Sicilian wines, and now Al has found the Luna Gaia family of wines that show off the best Sicilian grapes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The public is becoming more familiar with Sicilian wines, and now Al has found the Luna Gaia family of wines that show off the best Sicilian grapes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Al Spoler says, you need pink wine to go with the pink September sunsets.  Here are some choices we checked out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An essential component of any Jewish High Holy Day dinners, kosher wines have taken off in quality lately. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Adriatic coast of Italy comes one of their most popular wines:  verdicchio.  This dry, classy white is a mainstay in cafés across the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not many people have heard of, let alone sampled, Blaufränkische or Lemberger, but you're missing a treat.  These light fruity wines are a delight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vermentino has become one of our favorite Italian whites, never grown far from the sea, its ripe firm flavors are very food-friendly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sicily is often overlooked when it comes to Italian wines, and Al thinks this is quite unfair.  Here are three new releases that should appeal to you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arneis is a soft and fruity white from Piedmont, where it has been gaining traction with the locals who love its easy drinking character. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arneis is a soft and fruity white from Piedmont, where it has been gaining traction with the locals who love its easy drinking character. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In recent years interest in Portugal has soared.  Not only has the country become a prime tourist destination, its wines are picking up a following. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As much as we enjoy our big juicy reds during the summer, we sometimes yearn for something lighter.  Hugh has the answer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al has had the pleasure of visiting this super Barolo producer twice and loves their high-quality product, even at the lower price points. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Possibly the best known of the unknown wines, Austria's Gruner makes a bold statement and insists on greater attention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Believe it of not, Al Spoler loves having a box of good wine around, and he explains why we should drink Bota Box wine without shame or hesitation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When grilling season comes round there's nothing like a big full-bodied red to pair with all those steaks and chops. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Italy's premier bubbly has caught on in a big way.  Hugh looks at the different styles available out there. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The quintessential light dry white wine appears in a wide variety of guises. Al takes a look at three good ones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Believe it of not, Al Spoler loves having a box of good wine around, and he explains why we should drink Bota Box wine without shame or hesitation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's something about sipping pink wine at sunset that puts the world right.  Hugh recommends three that should fit the bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're always on the lookout for great values, and Al has found a super line of wines that pack a lot of punch for just $15 across the board. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are still finding wonderful chardonnays from all over the world.  Hugh did some digging in South Africa and came up with these. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world of Italian wine offers endless surprises and Al encountered a pair of delicious wines that we new to him plus an old friend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.