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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
  • When a major French winery decides to invest in California wine country, you know that something good is bound to happen.
  • It’s been several decades since South Africa earned a place at the wine table, and now we look forward to new releases with great anticipation.
  • Petite Sirrah is one of California’s oldest grapes, but it has fallen by the wayside. Al presents three arguments as to why it should be more appreciated.
  • If you love big fruity, powerful red wine, then you should get to know the offerings of Australia, where big is always better.
  • Some beers are great for mowing the lawn, others are built for the chills of winter. Al looks at some of our favorite “winter warmers.”
  • 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.