Cellar Notes on WYPR

Clos La Chance is a medium sized Central Coast California winery that is turning out budget friendly varietal wines.

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The white Burgundies from St. Veran offer great quality at very reasonable prices.

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The Mediterranean islands of Sicily and Corsica have wine traditions older than the hills.  Today's updated offerings are fun to explore.

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Hard cider, in all its forms, is a delicious alternative to beer and wine; and

Hugh has a rundown of choices for you.

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Spring is the perfect time to enjoy a good glass of Rioja, Spain's favorite wine, a sophisticated medium bodied wine with intriguing flavors.

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A shamefully overlooked classic white grape, chenin blanc is a virtual chameleon, changing its profile under the magic wand of the winemaker.

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We all know red Cotes du Rhone, now it's time to meet the whites, which are super food-friendly, big-flavored wines.

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No matter how you spell it, California's Petit Syrah is a hearty companion to a big late-winter dinner; one of their oldest varietals, tried and true.

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Enormously popular in Italy, this is a very informal red wine seemingly made with pizza in mind.  It's lively personality an d food-friendliness make it a winner.

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An instant hit with anyone who tries it, Valpolicella Ripasso is a medium bodied wine with intense, approachable flavors.

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