Cellar Notes on WYPR

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

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Fast becoming one of our favorite whites, Pinot Grigio is growing all over the wine world.  Al takes a look at some recent finds.

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It’s time to pour a little pink wine into your glass and enjoy a warm summer evening.

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Just in time for barbecue season, the hearty red wines of Washington State combine intense flavor with notable finesse.

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One of Maryland’s leading wineries, Old Westminster, isn’t afraid to think outside the box about putting great wine inside the bottle.

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

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

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

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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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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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Party-goers know it’s polite to show up with a bottle of something.  Here are some Ideas that will be well received.

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There's more to Spain than Rioja and Priorat.  Al looks at three wines from lesser-known regions that should be on your radar.

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There is something about the mellow richness of viognier that makes it perfect for Autumn sipping.

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It's fall and time for Al to go on the hunt for tasty zinfandels with a lot of character.

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After years of making cookie-cutter fruit bombs, the Aussies have shown signs of adding finesse to their chardonnays.

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The public is becoming more familiar with Sicilian wines, and now Al has found the Luna Gaia family of wines that show off the best Sicilian grapes.

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The public is becoming more familiar with Sicilian wines, and now Al has found the Luna Gaia family of wines that show off the best Sicilian grapes.

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As Al Spoler says, you need pink wine to go with the pink September sunsets.  Here are some choices we checked out.

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Not many people have heard of, let alone sampled, Blaufränkische or Lemberger, but you're missing a treat.  These light fruity wines are a delight.

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Sicily is often overlooked when it comes to Italian wines, and Al thinks this is quite unfair.  Here are three new releases that should appeal to you.

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In recent years interest in Portugal has soared.  Not only has the country become a prime tourist destination, its wines are picking up a following.

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Believe it of not, Al Spoler loves having a box of good wine around, and he explains why we should drink Bota Box wine without shame or hesitation.

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When grilling season comes round there's nothing like a big full-bodied red to pair with all those steaks and chops.

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There's something about sipping pink wine at sunset that puts the world right.  Hugh recommends three that should fit the bill.

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We're always on the lookout for great values, and Al has found a super line of wines that pack a lot of punch for just $15 across the board.

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The world of Italian wine offers endless surprises and Al encountered a pair of delicious wines that we new to him plus an old friend.

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Clos La Chance is a medium sized Central Coast California winery that is turning out budget friendly varietal wines.

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The white Burgundies from St. Veran offer great quality at very reasonable prices.

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No matter how you spell it, California's Petit Syrah is a hearty companion to a big late-winter dinner; one of their oldest varietals, tried and true.

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Enormously popular in Italy, this is a very informal red wine seemingly made with pizza in mind.  It's lively personality an d food-friendliness make it a winner.

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The Rhone Valley is the source of some of France's most varied, affordable reds.

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Have you ever wondered how some wines get that extra little kick? 

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This time of year, a good bargain is a welcome sight; here are three good whites

Price key:  $=less than $20  $$= $20-40   $$$=$40-60  $$$$=above $60

Quality key:  * = decent wine   ** = very good wine   *** = superb wine   ****= elite

VALUE = exceptional quality for the money

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If you're feeling a little jaded, why not try something truly exotic:  Sake!

Price key:  $=less than $20  $$= $20-40   $$$=$40-60  $$$$=above $60

Quality key:  * = decent wine   ** = very good wine   *** = superb wine   ****= elite

VALUE = exceptional quality for the money

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