Cellar Notes on WYPR

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.

It's time to pour a little pink wine into your glass and enjoy a warm summer evening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baltimore wine retailer Michael Fishman is importing a line of informal and delicious wines from South Africa, intended for easy drinking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just in time for barbecue season, the hearty red wines of Washington State combine intense flavor with notable finesse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the season for celebrations upon us, it's good to have affordable options for quality sparkling wine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These lovely whites from the Southwest of France are the essence of Spring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're always on the lookout for great value, 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.

No, orange wine isn't made from citrus, it's an intriguing new category of wines that owes its identity to some old-fashioned vinification techniques.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The wild and wooly county of Mendocino produces some of California's most distinctive wines.  Al samples a few.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of Maryland's leading wineries, Old Westminster, isn't afraid to think outside the box about putting great wine inside the bottle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's more to New Zealand that powerful Sauvignon Blancs; their efforts at Pinot Noire are showing distinct signs of progress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The little-known white grape Torontes from Argentina offers a solid alternative to the gang of usual suspects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perfect for Spring, the white wines of Spain are full of flavor and character.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al looks at the wines from one of California's most reliable bargain wine producers, Joel Gott.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Languedoc-Roussillon is not as well-known as it should be.  Hugh takes a look at their fabulous white wines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Languedoc-Roussillon isn't well known, and that should change once you hear about their marvelous reds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With St. Patrick's Day coming up, it might be a good time to bone up on some of the better dark beers in the market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oregon's signature grape, Pinot Noir, has scaled the heights of quality.  Hugh takes a look at some recent releases.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chile has established a niche in the American market, where its budget friendly wines have become quite popular.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al has turned up a trio of very affordable high-quality Chiantis with a ton of personality and promise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh continues with his exploration of South Africa's wines, which offer planet of pleasant surprises.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh continues with his exploration of South Africa's wines, which offer planet of pleasant surprises.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Although South Africa has been around for centuries, their wines are not particularly well known here in the States.  Hugh sets out to remedy that.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh and Al agree, the Margaret River region of Australia is their favorite down under.  The wines offer refinement, precision, and pleasure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many big wineries not only offer a premium line of wines, they also offer a line of reduced-price wines under a “second label”.  Hugh explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once the darling of the bargain hunters, Fetzer has returned to the market in a big way and is offering remarkable bargains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all need to stretch our dollars a little bit after the holidays.  Al has some recommendations for some high-quality, low-price whites.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the holidays, we all need to find wines that fit within our budget.  Hugh has found some very affordable reds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's no better time to pop the cork on a bottle of real Champagne than New Year's Eve.  Hugh has a selection of recommendations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all like a glass of bubbly this time of year, and it doesn't have to be Champagne.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.