Cellar Notes on WYPR

Al will be going to Spain later this spring, and he is boning up on some of the lesser known regions. For this week's program he is looking at Alicante, Jumilla, Bierzo, and Calatayud. Click here for the complete wine list.

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Yalumba is one of Australia's best known wineries. Long known for their famous Yalumba Pipe Port, their portfolio also includes a strong lineup of tables wines. Click here for the complete wine list.

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With winter lingering we still need to have something warm, cozy and red to snuggle up with. Hugh has a selection of red wines that fit the bill. Click here for the complete wine list.

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Al visited the annual Maryland Winter Wine Gala and had a chance to taste the very best wines from the Free State. He was impressed by the quality and provided this list of highlights.

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There's a wine that compliments every dish, even meatloaf! With that in mind, Hugh and Al introduce us to some comfort reds that pair well with comfort foods.

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Languedoc-Roussillon is a major wine region in southern France. Al and Hugh give their picks for some good rustic wines from this area.

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Hugh and Al share their picks for some great wines to quench your thirst this winter.

This week Hugh and Al give a nod to some wines from northern Italy.

Al and Hugh give their picks for the best Tuscan wines to drink this winter.

Recommendations Bellhaven "Wee 90" Scottish Ale *** (Dark, rich, lively, complex, very malty, excellent) McEwan's Scottish Ale **1/2 (Warm and comfortable, a cozy brew for chilly weather) Harviestoun "Old Engine Oil" Black Ale ** (Dark, thick and tasty, but not terribly heavy) Heavy Seas "21" Anniversary ale, Imperial Rye ESB (pint bottle) (Unique, robust, rye influence, high in ABV but supple) Fuller's ESB **1/2 (All about sweet malt flavors in a full bodied format)