Cellar Notes on WYPR Podcast
1) Value Chardonnay
Like it or hate it, there’s no denying that chardonnay is the world’s most important white grape. While some can break the bank price-wise, others are remarkable affordable.
2) Viognier for the Fall
It’s one of those transitional times of the year, and the white grape viognier makes a perfect wine for the season. Here’s three to contemplate.
3) Marietta Cellars
One of Sonoma’s older wineries, Marietta has been putting great wine in bottles at a very fair price for decades now. Hugh looks at some recent offerings.
4) Zinfandel from Lodi
Once a source of cheap jug wine, Lodi is now gaining respect for the quality of its zinfandels, a long-time favorite of Al.
5) Zinfandel from Lodi
Once a source of cheap jug wine, Lodi is now gaining respect for the quality of its zinfandels, a long-time favorite of Al.
6) Beaujolais
Beaujolais the classic easy going, easy drinking wine, and quite easy to understand.
7) Lighter Reds
There are times when big heavy reds just don’t seem quite right, so that’s when you turn to lighter red wines for refreshment and pleasure. Al takes a look at several.
8) Oregon Pinot Gris
Oregon continues to make solid strides in wine quality as it sends more and more labels into the market. This week we take a look at Pinot Gris, that very popular white wine that offers a great alter...Show More
9) Vouvray
It’s one of the Loire Valley’s most attractive whites. Vouvray is something of a chameleon, changing its character and flavor profiles easily. Hugh looks at this alluring wine and has some recommend...Show More
10) Strange Wines from Strange Places: Whites
Last week it was strange reds, this week it’s strange whites. Al takes a deep dive into some overlooked wine regions and their treasures.