Cellar Notes on WYPR

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.

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The season has arrived for glasses of bubbly sparkling wine, and Hugh has a handful of sensible suggestions.

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The once obscure viognier has flourished around the world, and an assortment of styles have emerged.  Al looks into several.

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For decades Cline Family Cellars has been offering high quality wines at very affordable prices.  Al catches up with their latest bottlings.

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Café wine par excellence, Beaujolais is the ultimate in easy drinking.  Hugh takes a look at what has become an extraordinarily popular wine.

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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.

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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.

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Hugh has uncovered an amazing little operation that allows wine enthusiasts to craft their own wine.  It’s called, Tin Lizzie Wineworks.

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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.

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Not all California reds are labeled according to a single variety; many are fine blends of grapes that offer good flavor and good prices.

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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.

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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.”

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Maryland’s oldest winery is entering a golden age, and their whites have never been better.  Al takes a look at them.

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Well, it may not be merlot, but it sure seems close.  Carminere is an increasingly popular variety that deserves some close attention.

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Everybody seems to hold a grudge against oaky chardonnays.  So what is the alternative?  Al looks into some very drinkable un-oaked chards.

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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.

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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.

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Santa Barbara is one of California’s premier regions for the Burgundy varietals.  Hugh looks at their chardonnay.

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