Cellar Notes on WYPR

As good as Piedmont's best wines are, it's Barbera that you'll find on the table.

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Jackson of California partnered with this old Chianti estate to upgrade the wines.

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Pinot grigio has been underwhelming for years, but recent bottlings have shown well.

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Maryland's most successful red grape is also a big winner around the world. Al and Hugh give some cabernet franc picks.

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It's the perfect time of year to enjoy Tuscany's preeminent medium bodied red.

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Al picks out a few bottles of very nice wine that haven't made their way into a show.

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As long as there have been autumn harvests, there have been ciders.

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Conventional wisdom in Chesapeake Bay Country holds that September is actually the best month of all for crabs. After all, they've had all summer long to get fat and happy, and supplies are never more abundant. Chef Jerry Pellegrino has a few ideas about all this bounty from the bay. Here are a few recipes.

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This was a new one, even on our boys. Surprisingly tasty white pinot noir.

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Hugh takes a look at a venerable Napa Valley property with a fine record.

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