Alder Yarrow Exploring Vinography Images: Understanding the Differences Between Four Key Styles Chris Lehoux, November 15, 2025 Gazing upon the mist-enveloped vines at Block Four of the Cucha Cucha vineyard in Chile’s Itata Valley, one is reminded of the Zen koan, “What is the difference between five?” The vineyard displays a vibrant mix of Pais, Carignane, and other grape varieties, their autumn hues creating a striking contrast… Continue Reading
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 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 Exploring Vinography Images: A Captivating Glimpse of “The Woodpile Chris Lehoux, August 16, 2025 The Miguel Torres winery in Chile features an impressive barrel room, characterized by a sweeping landscape filled with barrels. Natural light pours in through skylights, enhancing the barrels’ intricate textures marked by deep red wine stains. As one of Chile’s foremost wine producers, Miguel Torres is known not just for… Continue Reading
Alder Yarrow Exploring Vine Horizon: A Visual Journey Through Vinography Images Chris Lehoux, July 19, 2025 In the picturesque Aconcagua Valley of Chile, the horizon seems to vanish as one gazes down from the steep hills above Errazuriz Vineyards. This stunning vista, reminiscent of the movie Inception, is dotted with vineyards spread like a green carpet. Errazuriz stands as one of Chile’s foremost wine estates, renowned… Continue Reading
Almaule Embracing Tradition: Introducing ALMAULE – A Celebration of Old Vine País Chris Lehoux, July 18, 2025 Celebrating the Soul of Old Vine País: Introducing ALMAULE A few weeks ago, I highlighted VIGNO, a movement in Chile designed to celebrate old-vine, dry-farmed Carignan in the Maule Valley. Interestingly, about four years ago, a group of six professionals from VIGNO recognized a similar need for old-vine País from… Continue Reading
Aconcagua Exploring Vinography Images: A Visual Journey Through the North Chris Lehoux, July 4, 2025 The Aconcagua Valley, located in Chile, is typically recognized as part of the country’s northern wine regions, although it actually sits closer to the center of the long, narrow nation that stretches 2,650 miles from north to south. A mere couple of hours north from Santiago, the landscape transitions towards… Continue Reading
Alder Yarrow Bursting with Color: A Showcase of Vinography Images Chris Lehoux, May 17, 2025 A vineyard in the picturesque Itata Valley of southern Chile showcases its autumn beauty beneath striking skies. Itata, once the largest wine-producing area in Chile, has remained in the shadows of more prominent regions. However, a surge of young winemakers is revitalizing old family vineyards, breathing new life into this… Continue Reading