Alder Yarrow Exploring Vinography Images: A Journey Through Mission Autumn Chris Lehoux, November 9, 2025 Old, gnarled vines of País, also known as Mission, Criolla Chica, or Listán Prieto, showcase their vibrant autumn colors in the Itata Valley, located in southern-central Chile. This region is notable for housing some of Chile’s oldest vines and has become a hub for innovative young winemakers. These artisans are… Continue Reading
Alder Yarrow Exploring Vinography: A Visual Journey Through “Rosebud” Images Chris Lehoux, October 31, 2025 Citizen Kane would have felt quite at home in the driveway of Domaine Lapierre, located in the Fleurie appellation of Beaujolais. Though sledding isn’t a common pastime in this region, the presence of a mosaic-clad wine bottle secured by a chain signifies a unique winter activity favored by locals. For… Continue Reading
Alder Yarrow Capturing Fall: The Artistic Beauty of Vinography Images in Autumn Palette Chris Lehoux, October 25, 2025 A vibrant display of color emerges at Viña Maquis in Chile’s Maipo Valley during Autumn, presenting a pointillist effect from a distance. Among the lush landscape, a single red vine, likely Carmenere, stands out amidst predominantly Cabernet vines. The greener vines in the foreground, appearing more vivid, may have absorbed… Continue Reading
Alder Yarrow Vinography Images: Unraveling the Mystery Behind the Lens Chris Lehoux, October 17, 2025 The town of Reims, situated in France, conceals an extensive network of caves carved from limestone beneath its surface. These caves are filled with rows of riddling racks housing countless bottles, as well as vast stacks of completed bottles. Historically, during the Second World War, the caves served as shelters… Continue Reading
Alder Yarrow Exploring Vinography Images: A Glimpse into the Cottage Industry of Wine Photography Chris Lehoux, October 11, 2025 Vineyards in the quaint wine region of Somló, Hungary, are dotted with small cottages nestled among a vibrant spring landscape. These cottages, rather than serving as permanent homes, are primarily used by winegrowers and their families as weekend retreats or shelters from inclement weather while tending to their vines. This… Continue Reading
Alder Yarrow Exploring Maximum Vineyard: A Visual Journey Through Vinography Images Chris Lehoux, September 27, 2025 The Rüdesheimer Roseneck vineyard, located in Germany’s Rheingau region, is an impressive display of efficient land use. Situated on steep hills descending towards the Rhine River, this vineyard boasts an exceptional southern exposure and is characterized primarily by its 95% Riesling planting. Alongside Riesling, smaller quantities of Spätburgunder, Weissburgunder, Sylvaner,… Continue Reading
Alder Yarrow Vinography Images: A Century on Stage – Capturing Moments Through the Lens Chris Lehoux, September 20, 2025 We often think about our existence in terms of fleeting moments, yet there are elements of nature, like vines, that outlive our brief performances on this stage of life. A terraced vineyard on Mount Etna in Sicily serves as a profound reminder of this concept. The landscape resembles a grand… Continue Reading
Alder Yarrow Vinography Images: Capturing Beauty in the Shadows Chris Lehoux, September 12, 2025 An ancient rusted cask number sign and ghostly globules of white mold illuminate a dark cellar in the Tokaj region of Hungary. This cellar needs to remain dark to facilitate the formation of flor yeasts, which can transform the typically sweet Tokaj wine into the rare specialty known as Dry… Continue Reading
Alder Yarrow Exploring Stepping Stones Through Vinography Images: A Visual Journey Chris Lehoux, September 5, 2025 The Rheingau region offers a rare view of its unique landscape, akin to an X-ray revealing the underlying layers beneath the surface. Known for its remarkable red slate, this area boasts a striking contrast against the lush greenery of its terraced vineyards. One notable location is the Rüdesheimer Berg vineyard,… Continue Reading
Alder Yarrow Exploring Vinography Images: Discovering the Beauty of Island Heart Chris Lehoux, August 23, 2025 The Rocca Busambra towers majestically over the rolling hills surrounding Camporeale, located in the heart of Sicily. The vineyards that stretch across the landscape could belong to either Tenuta Rapitalà or Tasca d’Almerita, both of which provide a striking view of Sicily’s rugged terrain south of Palermo. In the distance… Continue Reading