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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 NotesCellar Notes is sponsored by Wells Discount Liquors.

Latest Episodes
  • Once the most venerated wine in Maryland, Madeira has sadly fallen out of flavor. Hugh does his best to revive interest in this superb treasure
  • Oyster lovers in Maryland are rejoicing that the season is now upon us. Al offers some suggestions for pairing bottles and bivalves.
  • Alentejo in Portugal has become of the world’s most exciting wine regions, and Hugh explains why…
  • It started with Kendall-Jackson and now the Jackson Family of wines has grown to include some of California’s best and most reliable brands.
  • Winemaker Greg Brewer has devoted his career to getting the most out of chardonnay and pinot noir grown in the Santa Rita Valley.
  • The proof is in the glass: Maryland is now producing world-class Cabernet Franc. Al reviews a tasting of home-grown wines that got full marks.
  • Whether you are looking for a gift or you want to grace your dinner table with something special, Hugh has a list of red wines that are sure to please.
  • We never seem to lose our taste for white wine, even during the chilly months. Hugh has a shopping list for you in case you are looking for gifts.
  • The wines of Washington State continue to impress, and we catch up with a few new releases that show you why.
  • Al has fallen in love with these full-flavored white wines produced with great skill on the island of Sardinia. And they are perfect for the season.