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Al Spoler and Hugh Sisson taste and review some of the finest wines around the world and from our Maryland wineries.

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    New from Washington State

    The wines of Washington State continue to impress, and we catch up with a few new releases that show you why.

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    5 December 2024, 4:45 pm
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    Vermentino for the Fall

    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.

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    29 November 2024, 10:48 pm
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    Sparkling Wine for the Holidays

    The season has arrived for glasses of bubbly sparkling wine, and Hugh has a handful of sensible suggestions.

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    20 November 2024, 6:40 pm
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    Viognier for Fall

    The once obscure viognier has flourished around the world, and an assortment of styles have emerged.  Al looks into several.

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    17 November 2024, 10:07 pm
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    Cline Family Cellars

    For decades Cline Family Cellars has been offering high quality wines at very affordable prices.  Al catches up with their latest bottlings.

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    12 November 2024, 6:55 pm
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    Beaujolais

    Café wine par excellence, Beaujolais is the ultimate in easy drinking.  Hugh takes a look at what has become an extraordinarily popular wine.

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    4 November 2024, 8:41 pm
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    Malbec

    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.

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    28 October 2024, 9:23 pm
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    Riesling

    Riesling is one of the greatest grapes in the world, and Hugh thinks it is also very misunderstood.  He clears the air with these three reviews.

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    21 October 2024, 6:34 pm
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    Tin Lizzie Wineworks

    Hugh has uncovered an amazing little operation that allows wine enthusiasts to craft their own wine.  It’s called, Tin Lizzie Wineworks.

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    14 October 2024, 2:11 pm
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    Muscadet

    Some people would say that the western French wine called Muscadet is the ultimate in dry white wine.  Hugh defends that notion with a survey of some of the best.

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    7 October 2024, 5:39 pm
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    California Red Blends

    Not all California reds are labeled according to a single variety; many are fine blends of grapes that offer good flavor and good prices.

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    30 September 2024, 9:58 pm
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