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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
  • 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.
  • The season has arrived for glasses of bubbly sparkling wine, and Hugh has a handful of sensible suggestions.
  • The once obscure viognier has flourished around the world, and an assortment of styles have emerged. Al looks into several.
  • For decades Cline Family Cellars has been offering high quality wines at very affordable prices. Al catches up with their latest bottlings.
  • Café wine par excellence, Beaujolais is the ultimate in easy drinking. Hugh takes a look at what has become an extraordinarily popular wine.
  • This very popular Argentine wine has gained traction in this country. In the early days, cheap Malbec wasn’t much of a treat. Al investigates the current state of affairs.