Cellar Notes on WYPR
Cellar Notes on WYPR
WYPR 88.1 FM Baltimore
Al Spoler and Hugh Sisson taste and review some of the finest wines around the world and from our Maryland wineries.
Kosher Wines
With Passover just around the corner, we thought it would be a good idea to see what kind of Kosher wines are available these days. As Hugh points out, quality has gotten quite high.
Mar 24
3 min
Australia Beyond Shiraz
Say Australia and people automatically think “Shiraz”, but as Al points out, there are lots of other red wines worthy of consideration.
Mar 17
3 min
Argentine Cabernet Franc
Everyone knows about Malbec from Argentina, but it’s not the only red made there. Al takes a look at Cabernet Franc from the land of the gauchos.
Mar 6
3 min
Angeline Wines
Martin Ray Winery in the Russian River Valley is a pioneer in Sonoma County. In recent years they have been producing an outstanding line of wines under the Angeline label.
Feb 24
3 min
Portuguese Reds
Wines from Portugal are no longer an oddity, but a frequent guest on Cellar Notes. Al takes a look at three reds from Alentejo, a wine region we’ve become quite familiar with.
Feb 17
3 min
​Strange Wines from Strange Places
It’s that time again when we look at one of our favorite themes: strange wines from strange places! And Hugh has just what we’re looking for.
Feb 10
3 min
Audarya from Sardinia
We’re always on the lookout for new wines from new places, and recently Sardinia has popped up on our radar screen. Al samples some of the best from a leading Sardinian winery.
Feb 3
3 min
Cotes-du-Rhone Rouge
The lively and flavorful wines of the Cotes du Rhone are often a bargain hunter’s paradise. Hugh takes a look at a few CDR’s that are worthy of your attention.
Jan 27
3 min
Good values in pinot noir
Pinot Noir is one of the world’s most revered red wines… and don’t they know it. Prices frequently reach three figures, but Al has found three excellent Pinots that are affordable.
Jan 21
3 min
Dollar Stretcher Whites
At a time of the year when every dollar counts, it’s good to get some advice on bargain wines. Al takes a look at a collection of whites that won’t strain your budget.
Jan 13
3 min
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