Just in time for barbecue season, the hearty red wines of Washington State combine intense flavor with notable finesse.

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With the season for celebrations upon us, it’s good to have affordable options for quality sparkling wine.

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These lovely whites from the Southwest of France are the essence of Spring.

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We're always on the lookout for great value, and Al has found a super line of wines that pack a lot of punch for just $15 across the board.

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No, orange wine isn’t made from citrus, it’s an intriguing new category of wines that owes its identity to some old-fashioned vinification techniques.

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The wild and wooly county of Mendocino produces some of California’s most distinctive wines.  Al samples a few.

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One of Maryland’s leading wineries, Old Westminster, isn’t afraid to think outside the box about putting great wine inside the bottle.

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There’s more to New Zealand that powerful Sauvignon Blancs; their efforts at Pinot Noire are showing distinct signs of progress.

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The little-known white grape Torontes from Argentina offers a solid alternative to the gang of usual suspects.

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Perfect for Spring, the white wines of Spain are full of flavor and character.

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