These lovely whites from the Southwest of France are the essence of Spring.

These lovely whites from the Southwest of France are the essence of Spring.

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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Cotes de Gascogne

Al has fallen in love with these full-flavored white wines produced with great skill on the island of Sardinia.  And they are perfect for the season.

Al has fallen in love with these full-flavored white wines produced with great skill on the island of Sardinia.  And they are perfect for the season.

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.