Episodes
The little-known white grape Torontes from Argentina offers a solid alternative to the gang of usual suspects.
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Published 04/21/24
Perfect for Spring, the white wines of Spain are full of flavor and character.
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Published 04/14/24
Al looks at the wines from one of California’s most reliable bargain wine producers, Joel Gott.
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Published 04/06/24
Languedoc-Roussillon is not as well-known as it should be. Hugh takes a look at their fabulous white wines.
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Published 03/31/24
Languedoc-Roussillon isn’t well known, and that should change once you hear about their marvelous reds.
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Published 03/24/24
With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, it might be a good time to bone up on some of the better dark beers in the market.
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Published 03/14/24
Oregon’s signature grape, Pinot Noir, has scaled the heights of quality. Hugh takes a look at some recent releases.
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Published 03/08/24
Chile has established a niche in the American market, where its budget friendly wines have become quite popular.
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Published 03/01/24
Al has turned up a trio of very affordable high-quality Chiantis with a ton of personality and promise.
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Published 02/23/24
Hugh continues with his exploration of South Africa’s wines, which offer planet of pleasant surprises.
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Published 02/18/24
Hugh continues with his exploration of South Africa’s wines, which offer planet of pleasant surprises.
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Published 02/16/24
Although South Africa has been around for centuries, their wines are not particularly well known here in the States. Hugh sets out to remedy that.
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Published 02/08/24
Hugh and Al agree, the Margaret River region of Australia is their favorite down under. The wines offer refinement, precision, and pleasure.
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Published 02/01/24
Many big wineries not only offer a premium line of wines, they also offer a line of reduced-price wines under a “second label”. Hugh explains.
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Published 01/27/24
Once the darling of the bargain hunters, Fetzer has returned to the market in a big way and is offering remarkable bargains.
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Published 01/18/24
We all need to stretch our dollars a little bit after the holidays. Al has some recommendations for some high-quality, low-price whites.
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Published 01/11/24
After the holidays, we all need to find wines that fit within our budget. Hugh has found some very affordable reds.
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Published 01/07/24
There’s no better time to pop the cork on a bottle of real Champagne than New Year’s Eve. Hugh has a selection of recommendations.
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Published 12/28/23
We all like a glass of bubbly this time of year, and it doesn’t have to be Champagne.
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Published 12/21/23
Sometimes you need to splurge a little to get a gift for somebody special. Hugh has some ideas for premium gifts that won’t break the bank.
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Published 12/15/23
Party-goers know it’s polite to show up with a bottle of something. Here are some Ideas that will be well received.
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Published 12/15/23
Many of Tuscany's best reds are pricy bottles, but Al has found a very affordable category, Toscana Rosso.
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Published 12/04/23
Somewhere along the way, Aussie shiraz lost its reputation. Hugh wants to see if it has reclaimed some of its old glory.
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Published 11/25/23
France's premier café wine is Beaujolais: easy to like easy to understand, occasionally brilliant. Hugh takes a look.
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Published 11/18/23