Cellar Notes on WYPR

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.

Willamette Valley's Willakenzie has always been an innovative winery, occasionally going where other wineries fear to tread. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Long established as great value wines, there is a tremendous variety in the wines from the South of France. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Winter is the perfect time of year to enjoy a big hearty bottle of zinfandel, one of our most noble wines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes you just need something with a little extra "oomph" to take the chill off a winter's evening. Fortified wines are never better than right now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the holidays everybody seems to be on a budget. Here are a few very well priced wines to add to your drinking pleasure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nothing says "Happy Holidays" better than a glass of sparkling wine. Hugh has some great ideas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A nice bottle of good red wine is a welcome gift this time of the year. Hugh has been looking around for some good buys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's not too early to start thinking about holiday gifts. Hugh has done some scouting for you in the white wine aisles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet one of Italy's most reliable producers, Allegrini of the Venetto See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Viognier has become one of our most popular whites, and it is particularly well-suited for autumnal quaffing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you ever doubted that Australia has more than shiraz, Hugh is now offering evidence to the contrary with these three wines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone knows the Bordeaux regions of Médoc, St. Emilion and Pomerol. But there are 62 other appellations there, many of which are producing super values. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.