Aligoté Discovering the Elegance of West Coast Aligoté: A Rising Star in Winemaking Chris Lehoux, August 14, 2026 Aligoté, the often-overlooked white grape of Burgundy, is experiencing a renaissance in the wine world. Historically recognized more for its use in kirs—a cocktail made from dry white wine and crème de cassis—its reputation as a fine wine has diminished for decades. However, this has changed as American wine enthusiasts… Continue Reading
Boutique Wines Vinography Unboxed: Highlights and Discoveries from the Week of May 17, 2026 Chris Lehoux, May 25, 2026 Welcome to this week’s edition of Vinography Unboxed, where I explore a selection of recent wine samples that have landed on my doorstep. This week, I’m excited to share some standout bottles that showcase the diverse wine offerings from the West Coast, particularly focusing on sparkling wines. I recently discovered… Continue Reading
Chardonnay Exploring Yamhill-Carlton: The Warm Heart of Willamette Valley Chris Lehoux, May 20, 2026 Having recently immersed myself in Oregon’s Yamhill-Carlton AVA, I’m left pondering what it truly means to "taste" a wine region. The wines in this area are undeniably excellent, yet there’s a question of whether I am tasting the wine itself or the community that produced it. Unlike the traditions of… Continue Reading
Oregon Vinography Unboxed: Weekly Wine Insights – Highlights from 5/10/26 Chris Lehoux, May 17, 2026 Hello and welcome to my weekly exploration of wine samples that grace my doorstep. In this edition of Vinography Unboxed, I’m excited to share some standout bottles that have caught my attention recently. This week, I tasted several remarkable Chardonnays from Abbot Claim Vineyard in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, owned by… Continue Reading
Chardonnay Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of May 26, 2026 Chris Lehoux, May 3, 2026 Welcome to this week’s edition of Vinography Unboxed, where I delve into a selection of wine samples that have recently arrived for tasting. Here are some standout bottles that I had the pleasure of trying. This week, I sampled the delightful and approachable pink sparkling wine from Domaine Carneros, owned… Continue Reading
Jancis Robinson Oregon Enters Its Bubble Era: A New Chapter in Sustainable Living Chris Lehoux, December 5, 2025 Oregon has recently entered a new era of sparkling wine production, leveraging its expertise in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Historically, the state had only a few producers creating sparkling wines, but today, the number has surged to over 100. Many of the top producers have united under a collective called… Continue Reading