
Cellar Notes
Tuesdays at 2:34 p.m. & Fridays at 4:44 p.m.
Al Spoler and Hugh Sisson discuss their favorite wines, beers and spirits on Cellar Notes. Cellar Notes is sponsored by Wells Discount Liquors.
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Latest Episodes
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Since summer is prime steak grilling season, Hugh went searching for some suitable big red wines to go with your T-bones.
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Cabernet Franc is almost always grown as a blending partner for Bordeaux style wines. But outside of Maryland, very few wineries make it to stand alone. Al takes a look.
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Ribero del Duero, one of Spain’s Big Three red wine regions is the home to some of the most expensive wines produced in that country. Luckily, Hugh has found some much more reasonably priced bottles that deserve your attention.
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For some reason Pinot Blanc hasn’t caught on as well as cousin Pinot Gris. No matter…it’s still one of the most versatile and likeable easy-going whites out there.
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Chenin Blanc is the premier white grape of the Loire, and its inherent quality is starting to tempt grape growers around the world. Hugh looks at some of California’s efforts.
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Once regarded as lightweight “wannabes” Chilean Cab Sauv has matured into a very useful and budget friendly wine.
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If the word hasn’t gotten around yet, our little state of Maryland is producing some incredible white wines, and right now is the perfect time to enjoy them.
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One of Hugh’s favorite properties in Sonoma is Alexander Valley Vineyards, whose wine he has been following for a very long time. He fills us in on the current offerings.
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If the roses are in bloom, then it must be time for rosé wine. Al has a trio of widely different winners for you to try.
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Red Bordeaux is a world-wide favorite, but it’s sibling White Bordeaux is often overlooked. Here are a few that you should pay attention to.