Well, it may not be merlot, but it sure seems close.  Carminere is an increasingly popular variety that deserves some close attention.

Well, it may not be merlot, but it sure seems close.  Carminere is an increasingly popular variety that deserves some close attention.

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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Carminere

The season has arrived for glasses of bubbly sparkling wine, and Hugh has a handful of sensible suggestions.

The season has arrived for glasses of bubbly sparkling wine, and Hugh has a handful of sensible suggestions.

The once obscure viognier has flourished around the world, and an assortment of styles have emerged.  Al looks into several.

The once obscure viognier has flourished around the world, and an assortment of styles have emerged.  Al looks into several.

For decades Cline Family Cellars has been offering high quality wines at very affordable prices.  Al catches up with their latest bottlings.

For decades Cline Family Cellars has been offering high quality wines at very affordable prices.  Al catches up with their latest bottlings.