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

Café wine par excellence, Beaujolais is the ultimate in easy drinking.  Hugh takes a look at what has become an extraordinarily popular wine.

Café wine par excellence, Beaujolais is the ultimate in easy drinking.  Hugh takes a look at what has become an extraordinarily popular wine.

Beaujolais 

This very popular Argentine wine has gained traction in this country.  In the early days, cheap Malbec wasn’t much of a treat.  Al investigates the current state of affairs.

This very popular Argentine wine has gained traction in this country.  In the early days, cheap Malbec wasn’t much of a treat.  Al investigates the current state of affairs.

Malbec

Riesling is one of the greatest grapes in the world, and Hugh thinks it is also very misunderstood.  He clears the air with these three reviews.

Riesling is one of the greatest grapes in the world, and Hugh thinks it is also very misunderstood.  He clears the air with these three reviews.

Carminere

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