Dessert Wine Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of September 20, 2026 Chris Lehoux, September 27, 2026 Hello and welcome to my weekly exploration of wine samples that have been sent my way. In this edition of Vinography Unboxed, I’m excited to share some highlights from the latest arrivals. Wine Highlights This week, I received a selection from Whitehall Lane in Napa Valley. Their Sauvignon Blanc is… Continue Reading
Press Samples Vinography Unboxed: Weekly Wine Highlights from September 6, 2026 Chris Lehoux, September 13, 2026 This week’s installment of Vinography Unboxed takes a closer look at a variety of wine samples that have recently arrived for tasting. Among the highlights are two wines from Shared Notes Wines, a unique project led by winemakers Bibiana Gonzalez Rave and Jeff Pisoni, known for their exceptional Sauvignon Blanc… Continue Reading
Press Samples Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of August 30, 2026 Chris Lehoux, September 5, 2026 Hello and welcome to this week’s edition of Vinography Unboxed, where I share insights from my recent tastings of various wine samples that have arrived at my doorstep. This week, I explored wines from Geographic Wines, a unique project initiated by Nuno Morais Vaz and Daniela Matias, focusing on producing… Continue Reading
Pinot Noir Vinography Unboxed: Highlights and Discoveries from the Week of August 2, 2026 Chris Lehoux, August 9, 2026 Hello and welcome to this week’s exploration of notable wines that have made their way to my doorstep. This edition of Vinography Unboxed features some intriguing new offerings. First up, we have new releases from Spur Road Wines, a project by Sam and Amanda Buckingham. As assistant winemakers, they have… Continue Reading
Inglenook Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of July 12, 2026 Chris Lehoux, July 18, 2026 Hello and welcome to this week’s edition of Vinography Unboxed, where I sift through a selection of intriguing wine samples that have recently arrived at my doorstep. This past week featured notable white wines from Napa Valley, particularly from Inglenook, a historic estate that has been painstakingly restored by the… Continue Reading
Press Samples Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of July 5, 2026 Chris Lehoux, July 12, 2026 Hello and welcome to another edition of Vinography Unboxed, where I sift through an assortment of wine samples that have recently arrived at my doorstep. This week, I’m thrilled to share my thoughts on some noteworthy bottles worth considering. Kicking off with a delightful Sauvignon Blanc from Refugio Ranch in… Continue Reading
Cobb Wines Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of June 28, 2026 Chris Lehoux, July 5, 2026 Hello and welcome to my weekly exploration of wine samples that have recently arrived for tasting. This edition of Vinography Unboxed showcases several noteworthy bottles. We begin with a Chardonnay from Roblar Winery in Santa Ynez Valley, California. This modern interpretation features great acidity and low alcohol, without overwhelming butter… Continue Reading
Press Samples Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of June 21, 2026 Chris Lehoux, June 28, 2026 Hello and welcome to the latest edition of Vinography Unboxed! This week features several notable wine samples, including new releases from a Napa Valley project and some reflections on vineyard closures. First up is Dôi Dá, an estate founded by Cuong Pham and his family, who are well-known for their… Continue Reading
Press Samples Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of June 14, 2026 Chris Lehoux, June 21, 2026 Welcome to the latest edition of Vinography Unboxed, where I showcase some interesting wine samples that recently arrived for tasting. To kick off summer, I recommend the Sauvignon Blanc from Spottswoode Winery. Sourced from Napa and Sonoma Counties, this wine delivers a classic profile with bright tropical and green apple… Continue Reading
Massican Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of June 7, 2026 Chris Lehoux, June 15, 2026 Hello and welcome to my weekly exploration of wine samples that arrive at my doorstep for tasting. This week’s installment of Vinography Unboxed features several notable bottles that I’ve had the pleasure of trying. As summer temperatures began to rise here in the Bay Area, I found myself reaching for… Continue Reading