Wine Why Fine Wine is Losing the Luxury Battle: A Deep Dive into Changing Consumer Preferences Chris Lehoux, September 10, 2026 Somewhere on a villa terrace in the Mediterranean, a well-off thirty-two-year-old man chooses to order expensive luxury drinks instead of fine wine. Despite his ability to afford both the wine and the extravagant yacht he is on, he opts for cocktails and mass-produced rosé over Bordeaux, demonstrating a shift in… Continue Reading
Wine Reviews This Week in Wine: Highlights and Updates for September 6, 2026 Chris Lehoux, September 9, 2026 Hello and welcome to this week’s collection of intriguing wine stories from around the web. As I sift through the latest articles, I’ve highlighted selections that I believe are worthy of your attention. Standing Up for Cabernet SauvignonEric Asimov champions the often-overlooked Cabernet Sauvignon in his latest piece. To shelve… Continue Reading
Wine A Taste of Time: Comparing 1969 Cabernet Sauvignon to Modern Wines Chris Lehoux, September 9, 2026 We approached the tasting of a 1969 cabernet sauvignon with skepticism, aware that many wines from that era tended to be lackluster at best. However, to our surprise, the 1969 Robert Mondavi cabernet sauvignon proved to be a radiant example of vitality. It exhibited elegance reminiscent of Burgundian wines, with… Continue Reading
Wine The Irish Monk Who Laid the Foundations of Germany’s Wine Industry Chris Lehoux, September 8, 2026 Long before Germany became known for its Riesling, an Irish monk named Saint Disibod is credited with starting the country’s winemaking tradition. Legend has it that around 7th century, he drove his walking staff into a hillside along the Nahe River, prompting grapes to spring forth. This lore endures today… Continue Reading
Bernard Baudry Exploring Napa’s Singular Love Affair with the Loire Valley: A Wine Journey Chris Lehoux, September 7, 2026 In 1996, John Skupny and his wife Tracey ventured into the Napa wine scene with a bold move: they launched a wine label named Lang & Reed, focusing exclusively on Cabernet Franc. The name, derived from the middle names of their two sons, reflects their personal connection to the venture…. Continue Reading
Wine Carpe Wine: Embracing the Elegance Beyond the Stein Chris Lehoux, September 7, 2026 It’s Oktoberfest season in the valley, and while many will raise a stein of German beer, there’s another side to Germany worth celebrating: its wines. Unfortunately, this year’s Oktoberfest events in Beaver Creek, Vail, and Gypsum won’t feature German wines, but for those who prefer wine over beer, there are… Continue Reading
Wine Celebrating 50 Years of Change: Resorts World Sentosa Hosts Global Blind Tasting to Honor the Judgment of Paris Chris Lehoux, September 6, 2026 Fifty years after the transformative Judgment of Paris changed the wine world, Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) in Singapore will host the Judgement of Singapore, an international blind tasting. This event is set for October 2-4, 2026, during Singapore Wine Week, where a panel of judges will assess 24 wines—12 Chardonnays… Continue Reading
Press Samples Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of August 30, 2026 Chris Lehoux, September 5, 2026 Hello and welcome to this week’s edition of Vinography Unboxed, where I share insights from my recent tastings of various wine samples that have arrived at my doorstep. This week, I explored wines from Geographic Wines, a unique project initiated by Nuno Morais Vaz and Daniela Matias, focusing on producing… Continue Reading
Wine New Wine Shop Opens its Doors at Hartness Village Center in Greenville Chris Lehoux, September 5, 2026 GREENVILLE — A new wine shop, Wine House, celebrated its grand opening on September 1 at 3000 Society St., close to The One5 restaurant. Situated within the Village Center of Greenville’s Hartness community, the wine shop aims to offer a cozy spot for locals to enjoy wine by the glass… Continue Reading
Alder Yarrow Exploring Palimpsest: A Journey Through Vinography Images Chris Lehoux, September 4, 2026 The well-used work board at Bass Phillip Estate, located in the Gippsland Region of Victoria, Australia, embodies the concept of a "palimpsest," reflecting the layers of history and craftsmanship that have shaped it. This estate, renowned for its exceptional Pinot Noir, was recently acquired by a group of investors spearheaded… Continue Reading