Cellar Notes on WYPR

Importer Mary Taylor finds wines from important regions that taste the way they are supposed to, given the region. A fine guide for learning new wine territories See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al tries out several new wines from southern central California including a highly unusual Italian white variety. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The distilling industry in Maryland is small but growing like crazy. Lyon Rum in St. Michaels is producing an outstanding line of quality sipping rum that Al loves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For a long time travelers have been coming back from upstate New York bearing tales of the wonderful wines growing there. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes you just want that beer flavor with none of the alcohol. Al has found several very convincing beers that fill the bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al explores these intriguing wines from a forward looking Italian cooperative. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh takes a look at these delicious sauvignon blancs from the Loire Valley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(New offerings from a Sierra Foothills winery that sources from premier vineyards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Light and refreshing, Portugal's Vinho Verde is easy to enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This popular red from Argentina is perfect for summer sipping and comes in a variety of styles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The late Jess Jackson found this mountain site for his dream vineyards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes the vineyard path less chosen offers the best surprises, so here's 3. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once entirely Spanish, Albariño is now grown widely, including in California See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh and Al agree that Chenin Blanc is woefully underappreciated...but not by them See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cab franc, pinot noir and gamay all contribute to these charming rosés See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nothing says Springtime better than a glass of crisp, fresh Sauvignon Blanc See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cab sauv is the world's most popular red grape, and the best examples are sky-high in price; which is why we sought out great values in this famous grape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite the number of high end cabs out there, Al has found quite a few good bargains in the world's most popular red wine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al & Hugh discuss Ribero del duero wines  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the great grapes of the world, grenache is a very approachable red that can be exciting and pleasure giving See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Africa now supports hundreds of small high quality wineries. Hugh takes a look See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Napa Valley veterans, the Hendry family farms 150 prime acres at Mount Veeder. Hugh samples some of their best. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The queen of red grapes produces wonderful seductive wines, but at a price. That's why affordable pinot noir is always certain to get our attention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At one time a minor player in Bordeaux, Cab Franc has been developing a world-wide following. Hugh explains why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While some red grapes may stand alone quite well, most seem to benefit from careful blending, often resulting in great values. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.