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

New Zealand Pinot Noir

2024-04-2804:02

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.
Spanish Whites

Spanish Whites

2024-04-1404:03

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.
Dark Beers Rule

Dark Beers Rule

2024-03-1404:06

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 Pinot Noir

Oregon Pinot Noir

2024-03-0804:09

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.
New Wines From Chile

New Wines From Chile

2024-03-0104:07

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.
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.
Second Labels

Second Labels

2024-01-2704:10

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.
Bargain Whites

Bargain Whites

2024-01-1104:06

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.
Bargain Reds

Bargain Reds

2024-01-0704:07

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.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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