Cabernet Sauvignon Exploring the 2024 Vintage in Napa: Insights from Premiere Napa Valley Chris Lehoux, March 20, 2026 Longtime readers may recall my passion for sampling barrel wines to gauge the potential of recent vintages in Napa Valley. Typically, I participate in the annual Premiere Napa Valley auction organized by the Napa Valley Vintners Association, a highlight for wine enthusiasts. In recent years, event scheduling clashed with family… Continue Reading
Alder Yarrow Exploring Vinography Images: A Journey Through Old and New Perspectives Chris Lehoux, February 14, 2026 Afternoon light casts a warm glow over a neglected vineyard in the Coombsville region of Napa Valley. Here, scraggly old vines coexist with vibrant mustard flowers. Coombsville, situated on the southeast edge of Napa, is characterized by its volcanic soils and breezy conditions fed by the nearby San Pablo Bay…. Continue Reading
Barrel Samples Exploring the 2023 Vintage: Insights from Premier Napa Valley Chris Lehoux, January 4, 2026 Each year, tasting wines provides an insightful glimpse into the quality of recent vintages in Napa Valley. The Premiere Napa Valley event, organized by the Napa Valley Vintners Association, serves as a key venue for this exploration. Unlike the more famous Auction Napa Valley, which funds charitable causes, Premiere Napa… Continue Reading
Conference Top Reasons to Apply for the Wine Writers’ Symposium: Elevate Your Craft and Connect with Industry Experts Chris Lehoux, October 2, 2025 The wine industry thrives on dreams—whether it’s the dream of enjoying a glass, crafting fine vintages, or writing about wine. For those aspiring to write about wine, the upcoming Wine Writers’ Symposium offers a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow. Reflecting on past experiences, the author recalls an impactful… Continue Reading
Cabernet Franc Exploring Perfection: A Review of the 2021 FUTO Estate CFX Red Blend Chris Lehoux, August 30, 2025 Once, my wine reviews at Vinography focused primarily on individual bottles. However, as my workload increased with more bottles arriving for evaluation, and with larger tastings and visits to wineries, my articles shifted away from singular reviews. It has been more than a decade since I last focused exclusively on… Continue Reading
Activities &Amp; Events Join Us for the Annual Napa Wine Library Tasting: Sunday, May 18th in Napa! Chris Lehoux, May 15, 2025 The Napa Valley Wine Library Association is hosting its annual wine tasting event on May 18, 2025, at the Louis M. Martini Winery in St. Helena, an activity that promises to be both enjoyable and beneficial for a great literary cause. This association aims to maintain a rich selection of… Continue Reading
Napa A Call for Innovative Governance: Napa’s Path to Progress Chris Lehoux, April 2, 2025 Napa County is facing significant challenges due to outdated regulations governing its winery operations. The primary document dictating these regulations, the Winery Definition Ordinance (WDO), was established in 1990 when there were only 100 wineries. Today, this 14-page document inadequately governs over 500 wineries, riddled with inconsistencies and absurd constraints…. Continue Reading
Alder Yarrow Capturing the Essence of Spring: Vinography Images of Pruning Season Chris Lehoux, February 15, 2025 A recent image captured at Spottswoode Vineyards in Napa Valley reveals the beauty of spring as the vines undergo their annual pruning. The images show a long row of vines where fresh green shoots are beginning to sprout. The pruned canes are set aside to be chipped and mulched, creating… Continue Reading
Cabernet Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence: The Majesty of Corison’s Kronos Cabernet Chris Lehoux, December 4, 2024 Cathy Corison, a revered winemaker in Napa Valley, celebrates the 25th anniversary of her Kronos Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. Renowned for her remarkable talent and dedication to quality, Cathy invited a select group of wine enthusiasts to explore the evolution of her signature wine over its first quarter-century. In the early… Continue Reading