Chillable Reds Exploring the Best Chillable Reds from the West Coast: A Guide to Effortless Sipping Chris Lehoux, July 15, 2025 Chillable red wines are making waves, reminding wine lovers that enjoyment is at the heart of the experience. Historically, certain red wines like Etna Rosso, cru Beaujolais, País, and Freisa benefitted from a chill, but a new wave of chillable reds has emerged from the natural wine movement, changing the… Continue Reading
Fine Wine Enhancing New Zealand Wine: The Art of Adding the Fine Chris Lehoux, April 15, 2025 Self-help books often highlight that our greatest strengths can also be our biggest weaknesses. This concept is particularly relevant in the wine industry, where New Zealand’s runaway success with Sauvignon Blanc overshadows its other wines. Marlborough, which accounts for a staggering 66% of the country’s vineyard area and 75% of… Continue Reading
Cal Ital The Rise of Cal-Ital: Embracing a Culinary Fusion Movement Chris Lehoux, January 29, 2025 Thirty years ago, the term "Cal-Ital" often evoked negative reactions among discerning wine consumers. Many had been disappointed by the low-quality, mass-produced wines that flooded the market as producers sought to capitalize on the latest trends. By the early 2000s, the Cal-Ital movement had largely faded, leaving a modest legacy… Continue Reading