Press Samples Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of March 8, 2026 Chris Lehoux, March 15, 2026 Hello and welcome to another week of wine explorations! In this edition of Vinography Unboxed, I’ll be sharing some intriguing wines that have recently arrived for tasting. The lineup began with selections from Adelaida Vineyards and Winery located in Paso Robles, California. This winery, which has been crafting wines since… Continue Reading
Pink Wine Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of March 1, 2026 Chris Lehoux, March 9, 2026 Hello and welcome to this week’s edition of Vinography Unboxed, where I share my experiences with some recent wine samples I’ve had the pleasure of tasting. This week, I’m excited to recommend a couple of wines from Starfield Vineyards located in El Dorado County. Their Viognier and Mourvèdre showcase higher-elevation… Continue Reading
Press Samples Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of February 8, 2026 Chris Lehoux, February 15, 2026 Hello and welcome to this week’s edition of Vinography Unboxed, where I explore a selection of wine samples that have recently arrived. This week, I had the pleasure of tasting several wines from Cadre Wines, a project by the Niven Family in the San Luis Obispo Coast. The family has… Continue Reading
Cabernet Sauvignon Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of February 1, 2026 Chris Lehoux, February 8, 2026 Hello and welcome to my weekly exploration of wine samples that have landed on my doorstep. In this edition of Vinography Unboxed, I’m excited to share some exceptional bottles that have recently caught my attention. I feel incredibly fortunate to dedicate time to tasting a variety of wines, and the… Continue Reading
Press Samples Vinography Unboxed: Highlights and Insights from the Week of January 25, 2026 Chris Lehoux, February 2, 2026 Hello and welcome to this week’s exploration of wine samples that have recently arrived for tasting. In this edition, we focus primarily on some exceptional Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. I had the pleasure of tasting wines from Rhys Vineyards, a renowned Burgundy-inspired project founded in 2004 by venture capitalist Kevin… Continue Reading
Press Samples Vinography Unboxed: Highlights and Discoveries from the Week of December 14, 2025 Chris Lehoux, December 22, 2025 This week’s wine tasting features several noteworthy samples, prominently showcasing offerings from Aia Vecchia and Kutch Winery. Aia Vecchia, established in 1996 in the beautiful Bolgheri region of Tuscany, presented an appealing 2024 Vermentino with floral and pear notes, rated around 8.5 and priced at $17. Their red blend, the… Continue Reading
Press Samples Vinography Unboxed: Highlights and Discoveries from the Week of December 7, 2025 Chris Lehoux, December 15, 2025 Hello and welcome to this week’s update from Vinography, where I highlight noteworthy wine samples I’ve recently tasted. This week featured selections from Ted Glennon, a sommelier-turned-winemaker producing under the label Vinos Finos de California. Among my favorites were his Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and a sophisticated Nebbiolo, alongside an earthy… Continue Reading
Press Samples Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of November 23, 2025 Chris Lehoux, November 30, 2025 Welcome to this week’s exploration of wine samples that have recently arrived for tasting. This edition of Vinography Unboxed features a selection of notable wines. Starting off, I had the pleasure of tasting an Arneis from Limited Addition, a varietal not commonly found in Oregon. This white wine, sourced from… Continue Reading
Press Samples Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of November 16, 2025 Chris Lehoux, November 23, 2025 Hello and welcome to this week’s installment of Vinography Unboxed, where I sift through recent wine samples for tasting. This week showcased several new releases from Unti Vineyards in Dry Creek Valley, including their Fiano, which presents a delightful blend of apple and herbal notes. The Grenache offers vibrant dark… Continue Reading
Press Samples Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of November 2, 2025 Chris Lehoux, November 10, 2025 Hello and welcome to this week’s edition of Vinography Unboxed, where I explore an assortment of wine samples that have arrived for tasting. This week features a standout release from Spain’s esteemed sparkling wine producer, Raventós i Blanc. Their Manuel Raventós Negra bottling is a blend of Xarel-lo and Macabeo,… Continue Reading