Cellar Notes on WYPR

Over the years, there are a few wines Al will practically buy on sight.  Here are some of his favorites.

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(Over the years, these are the wines that Al has gravitated to every November.)

 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-visit the wines of Chile, for decades one of our favorite "exotic" locales for good deals in fine wine.

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Co-Host Al Spoler has a passionate love affair with Beaujolais which he says is such a likeable wine.  But these days, he finds himself gravitating to the higher end which is known as the Cru Beaujolais. And co-host Hugh Sisson says these red wines are actually terrific value these days.

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Al and Hugh have commented once again that it’s time to go back to the old country.  Some of the greatest wines come from Italy come from the Veneto region of Italy, and the famous red that comes from there is Valpolicella.

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As the Jewish Holidays continue between now and the end of the year, the Cellar Notes connoisseurs (Al Spoler & Hugh Sisson) have been sampling several Kosher wines and discuss their recommendations and how the number of Kosher wines producers have dramatically increased in the last 20-30 years. 

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Both Al and Hugh have had a long-standing love affair with the wines of Alsace, some the best wines in the world…with their friend Sipp Mack in the beautiful little village of Alsace. And Hugh is getting ready to return to Alsace in a few weeks.

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Continuing the theme of last week, Al & Hugh continue to explore an under appreciated wine from Washington State.

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Washington State 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

All of these wines can be purchased at Kenilworth Wine and Spirits. Click on the bottle for direct ordering and home delivery.

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California Red Blends

(Although California excels at single variety reds, there are many red blends that are tasty and very affordable.)

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

Kalpela Provincial Red, Lot 15, Mendocino, NV *** $  WINE OF THE WEEK

               (Zin, carignan blend, big old wine, round and generous, tons of flavor)

Viña Robles "The Arborist" Red Blend, Paso Robles '19  **1/2 $

               (A big brawny wine bursting flavor , if not finesse)

The Boatman Red Wine, California ** $

               (A bigger wine with finesse, but very forward, deep, deep color)

All of these wines can be purchased at Kenilworth Wine and Spirits.

Click on the bottle for direct ordering and home delivery.

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