Cellar Notes on WYPR

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April 29, 2025 South of France Whites
Breezy, bright, and brimming with Mediterranean charm, the white wines of Southern France offer a refreshing taste of the region’s relaxed elegance. In this episode of Cellar Notes, we explore the floral notes, minerality, and food-friendly appeal of these often-overlooked gems—from coastal Picpoul to lush blends of Roussanne and Marsanne.
4 min
April 29, 2025 White Côtes du Rhône
Often overshadowed by their red counterparts, White Côtes du Rhône wines are a hidden gem—fresh, aromatic, and beautifully balanced. In this episode of Cellar Notes, we shine a light on these versatile whites, exploring their blend of varietals, regional character, and why they deserve a spot at your table and in your cellar.
4 min
April 29, 2025 Gruner Veltliner
Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60
Quality key: * = decent wine ** = very good wine *** = superb wine ****= elite
VALUE = exceptional quality for the money
WINE OF THE WEEK
Lustig Gruner Veltliner, Weinviertel ’23 *** $ TREMENDOUS VALUE
(Packed with flavor, rounded texture, approachable, peach, pear and lime)
Tegernseerhoff “Federspiel” Gruner Veltliner ’23 *** $$
(Signature white pepper notes, light bodied, bone dry, great acidity)
Mayr Gruner Veltliner, Kremstal, ’23 **1/2 $ ONE LITRE BOTTLE, VALUE!
(Melon and citrus notes along with grapefruit and classic white pepper)
4 min
March 25, 2025 Affordable Cotes du Rhone
The Cotes du Rhone has long been a source of high quality reasonably priced wines, and Hugh is here to tell you there’s good things on the way.
4 min
March 18, 2025 The Wines of Tablas Creek
When a major French winery decides to invest in California wine country, you know that something good is bound to happen.
4 min
March 11, 2025 New from South Africa
It’s been several decades since South Africa earned a place at the wine table, and now we look forward to new releases with great anticipation.
4 min
March 04, 2025 The Overlooked Petite Sirrah
Petite Sirrah is one of California’s oldest grapes, but it has fallen by the wayside. Al presents three arguments as to why it should be more appreciated.
4 min
February 25, 2025 Aussie Reds
If you love big fruity, powerful red wine, then you should get to know the offerings of Australia, where big is always better.
4 min
February 18, 2025 Stouts and Winter Warmer Beers
Some beers are great for mowing the lawn, others are built for the chills of winter. Al looks at some of our favorite “winter warmers.”
4 min
February 11, 2025 The Maderias of HM Borges
Once the most venerated wine in Maryland, Madeira has sadly fallen out of flavor. Hugh does his best to revive interest in this superb treasure.
4 min