Cellar Notes on WYPR

Cellar Notes on WYPR

Al Spoler and Hugh Sisson taste and review some of the finest wines around the world and from our Maryland wineries.

Episodes

April 28, 2024 4 mins

There’s more to New Zealand that powerful Sauvignon Blancs; their efforts at Pinot Noire are showing distinct signs of progress.

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The little-known white grape Torontes from Argentina offers a solid alternative to the gang of usual suspects.

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April 14, 2024 4 mins

Perfect for Spring, the white wines of Spain are full of flavor and character.

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April 6, 2024 4 mins

Al looks at the wines from one of California’s most reliable bargain wine producers, Joel Gott.

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March 31, 2024 4 mins

Languedoc-Roussillon is not as well-known as it should be.  Hugh takes a look at their fabulous white wines.

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March 24, 2024 4 mins

Languedoc-Roussillon isn’t well known, and that should change once you hear about their marvelous reds.

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March 14, 2024 4 mins

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.

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March 8, 2024 4 mins

Oregon’s signature grape, Pinot Noir, has scaled the heights of quality.  Hugh takes a look at some recent releases.

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March 1, 2024 4 mins

Chile has established a niche in the American market, where its budget friendly wines have become quite popular.

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February 23, 2024 4 mins

Al has turned up a trio of very affordable high-quality Chiantis with a ton of personality and promise.

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February 18, 2024 4 mins

Hugh continues with his exploration of South Africa’s wines, which offer planet of pleasant surprises.

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February 8, 2024 4 mins

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.

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February 1, 2024 4 mins

Hugh and Al agree, the Margaret River region of Australia is their favorite down under.  The wines offer refinement, precision, and pleasure.

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January 27, 2024 4 mins

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.

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January 18, 2024 4 mins

Once the darling of the bargain hunters, Fetzer has returned to the market in a big way and is offering remarkable bargains.

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January 11, 2024 4 mins

We all need to stretch our dollars a little bit after the holidays.  Al has some recommendations for some high-quality, low-price whites.

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January 7, 2024 4 mins

After the holidays, we all need to find wines that fit within our budget.  Hugh has found some very affordable reds.

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December 28, 2023 4 mins

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.

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December 21, 2023 4 mins

We all like a glass of bubbly this time of year, and it doesn’t have to be Champagne.

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December 15, 2023 4 mins

Sometimes you need to splurge a little to get a gift for somebody special.  Hugh has some ideas for premium gifts that won’t break the bank.

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