Alder Yarrow Vinography Images: The Altar Chris Lehoux, October 16, 2026 A mysterious artifact stands behind the winery at Mateus Nicolau de Almeida in Portugal’s Douro Superior. Nearby, old vines cover a hillside, while the rooftops of Vila Nova de Foz Côa appear just beyond it. Douro Superior is the highest-elevation part of the Douro wine region, which follows the Douro… Continue Reading
Alder Yarrow Vinography Images: A Kaleidoscope of Wine Photography Chris Lehoux, October 10, 2026 Let’s keep the autumn feeling going. Some of the most spectacular fall vineyard views I’ve seen were in Portugal’s Douro Valley. Terraced vines rise above green slopes, and the landscape’s sheer scale makes for an impressive view in every direction. Continue Reading
Alder Yarrow Exploring Vinography Images: Capturing the Vibrant Colors of Terraced Landscapes Chris Lehoux, October 3, 2026 The Douro Valley stands as one of the most breathtaking wine regions in the world, characterized by its dramatic landscapes and rich history. This area features steep hillsides, where terraces have been meticulously carved from solid rock, rising thousands of feet above the river valley. The engineering feat required to… Continue Reading
Alder Yarrow Exploring Vinography: Stunning Images from Vine Corral Chris Lehoux, August 29, 2026 In the remote Azores Islands of Portugal, a unique viticulture method thrives amidst the volcanic landscape. Here, grapevines are cultivated within the crevices of solid volcanic rock. To shield these delicate vines from the relentless winds, local vintners construct individual stone walls known as currais. These walls form intricate, zig-zag… Continue Reading
Portugal Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of May 31, 2026 Chris Lehoux, June 8, 2026 Hello and welcome to this week’s edition of Vinography Unboxed, where I explore a selection of wine samples that have recently arrived at my doorstep. This week featured new offerings from Rhys Vineyards, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains. They generously provided three wines from their Mt. Pajaro Vineyard, a… Continue Reading
Portugal Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of May 24, 2026 Chris Lehoux, May 31, 2026 Hello and welcome to another exciting week of wine reviews where I sift through the plethora of wine samples that have landed on my doorstep. This week’s selection includes some fascinating bottles that are worth your attention. One standout comes from Aperture Cellars in Sonoma: their barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc which… Continue Reading
Alder Yarrow Exploring Vinography Images: A Stunning Terraced Plot Perspective Chris Lehoux, November 30, 2024 Art or insanity? Sometimes, the extent of human effort in planting grapevines leaves one in awe. A striking example of this is seen in the terraced vineyard rows at Quinta da Manoella in Portugal’s Douro Valley, where hundreds of vines have been meticulously dug into the hillside. This impressive work… Continue Reading