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 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
Germany I’ll Drink to That!: The Journey of Peter Jakob Kühn – Finding Quality Amidst the Pain Chris Lehoux, August 15, 2025 A recent episode of the I’ll Drink to That! podcast features Peter Jakob Kühn, the retired vintner from Weingut Peter Jakob Kühn, located in Germany’s Rheingau region. Kühn took over the family winery in 1979 and immediately initiated a series of transformative changes. His innovations included modernizing the winemaking facility,… Continue Reading
Alder Yarrow Exploring Vinography: The Diverse Ownership of Vines in the Wine World Chris Lehoux, June 28, 2025 The vineyards along the riverbanks of Germany’s Mosel region have gained a reputation over more than a century, similar to those in Burgundy. Unlike many wine-producing areas, these vineyards are not typically owned by a single producer; rather, they are often divided among multiple owners, sometimes amounting to as many… Continue Reading
Alder Yarrow Exploring the Confluence of Riesling: A Vinography Image Collection Chris Lehoux, May 10, 2025 The picturesque confluence of the Nahe River and the Rhine River serves as a meeting point for two prominent regions renowned for their Riesling wines: the Nahe and the Rheingau. This location provides a stunning viewpoint of the Nahe River, which divides the town of Bingen am Rhein, situated at… Continue Reading
Alder Yarrow Exploring the Palette: The Many Shades of Green in Vinography Images Chris Lehoux, April 19, 2025 In the picturesque Weingut Robert Weil’s Keidricher vineyards, set against the backdrop of Germany’s Rheingau, a solitary figure clad in white stands amidst a lush landscape of greenery. This scene invites a playful comparison to "Where’s Waldo," challenging observers to locate this tiny figure amidst the sprawling vines. Established in… Continue Reading