A lot of wineries love single varietal wines, but some of the most interesting and affordable choices are big red blends.

A lot of wineries love single varietal wines, but some of the most interesting and affordable choices are big red blends.

Al Spoler and Hugh Sisson taste and review some of the finest wines around the world and from our Maryland wineries.

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Big Red Blends

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.

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.

Hayes Valley Reds (ENCORE)

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.

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.

Orange Wines

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

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

Big Red Blends

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