Al Spoler
- Indexed articles, last 90 days
- 17
- Latest publication
- Sep 30, 2026
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- Jul 14, 2026
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The Paring Wines (opens the original)
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We’ve seen this California winery start to lead the way in great value wines. Mollie takes a look at The Paring Wines, which are stunning bargains, line priced at $25. Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60 Quality key: * = decent wine ** = very good wine *** = superb wine ****= elite VALUE = exceptional quality for the money As complete a California chard as you could ask for, light oak, great balance. Traditional Bordeaux blend, notes of cassis and violet, loaded with
Pork Chops Granny’s Way (opens the original)
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I think a lot of us have a love/hate relationship with pork chops: yes, they are delicious but boy, do they dry out easily. Recently I surfed the web looking for ideas and I came across a video by a fellow called Otis Granger. I told Chef Jerry Pellegrino his idea was based on the approach of an old Granny he knew who used a cast-iron skillet and a bunch of onions as the key to her cooking. Jerry thought it was interesting, “It sounded promising and turns out, it made a lot of sense.” It is a co
The Zinfandels of Lodi County (opens the original)
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Once the source of cheap jug wine, Lodi County has emerged as a reliable producer of high quality zinfandel. Al looks at three favorites. Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60 Quality key: * = decent wine ** = very good wine *** = superb wine ****= elite VALUE = exceptional quality for the money (Good basic, flavorful zin, nothing fancy, but deep flavor, great with pizza) “Claret” style zin, lighter, fruitier, mild tannins, good structure, classy (Complex, unique, deepl
Rieslings (opens the original)
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Our new co-host Mollie McConnell takes a look at one of the greatest of all white grapes, Riesling. She samples dry versions from three great areas. Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60 Quality key: * = decent wine ** = very good wine *** = superb wine ****= elite VALUE = exceptional quality for the money (Dry, crisp, impeccable balance, deep fruit with citrus, apricot flavors) (Vibrant, juicy, wouth-watering, dry but with abundant fruit, great focus) (Incredible aroma
New From Italy (opens the original)
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It’s always a good idea to keep an eye on Italy. New co-host Mollie McConnell joins Hugh and Al for a quick look-see. Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60 Quality key: * = decent wine ** = very good wine *** = superb wine ****= elite VALUE = exceptional quality for the money A big strong white from Sicily, made at a Co-Op, great with seafood. A very appealing, firm white wine with considerable personality red, very fruity and tasty. Not as rustic as you might expect, a
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