Cellar Notes on WYPR

Mencia can be thought of as the Beaujolais of Spain, a light, refreshing red that is perfect for casual drinking.

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Whites in winter isn't a strange as it seems, especially when whites from Rioja can shed a little warmth and sunlight on a cold evening.

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The Rhone Valley is the source of some of France's most varied, affordable reds.

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Have you ever wondered how some wines get that extra little kick? 

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This time of year, a good bargain is a welcome sight; here are three good whites

Price key:  $=less than $20  $$= $20-40   $$$=$40-60  $$$$=above $60

Quality key:  * = decent wine   ** = very good wine   *** = superb wine   ****= elite

VALUE = exceptional quality for the money

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If you're feeling a little jaded, why not try something truly exotic:  Sake!

Price key:  $=less than $20  $$= $20-40   $$$=$40-60  $$$$=above $60

Quality key:  * = decent wine   ** = very good wine   *** = superb wine   ****= elite

VALUE = exceptional quality for the money

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Most of us are on a tight post-holiday budget, so good buys in red wine make sense.

Price key:  $=less than $20  $$= $20-40   $$$=$40-60  $$$$=above $60

Quality key:  * = decent wine   ** = very good wine   *** = superb wine   ****= elite

VALUE = exceptional quality for the money

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We're in the heart of the holidays now, and we all could use a little advice on tasty alternatives to costly Champagne.

Price key:  $=less than $20  $$= $20-40   $$$=$40-60  $$$$=above $60

Quality key:  * = decent wine   ** = very good wine   *** = superb wine   ****= elite

                                               VALUE = exceptional quality for the money

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We're all on the lookout for something new in the Bubbly Department during the holidays, so get to know Crémant d'Alsace, one of the best.

Price key:  $=less than $20  $$= $20-40   $$$=$40-60  $$$$=above $60

Quality key:  * = decent wine   ** = very good wine   *** = superb wine   ****= elite

VALUE = exceptional quality for the money

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It's the time of year to indulge ourselves, so pour a sweet little something after dinner.

Price key:  $=less than $20  $$= $20-40   $$$=$40-60  $$$$=above $60

Quality key:  * = decent wine   ** = very good wine   *** = superb wine   ****= elite

VALUE = exceptional quality for the money

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