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
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
Central Otago Exploring the Mystery: Why Quartz Reef Remains Unpurchased Chris Lehoux, October 5, 2025 While my primary focus is on the sensory aspects of wine, I also find the business side intriguing, especially as wineries frequently change hands, particularly in difficult times for the industry. It’s commonly expected that wineries, especially well-known ones, don’t remain on the market for long. However, Quartz Reef Winery… Continue Reading
Press Samples Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of March 2, 2025 Chris Lehoux, March 9, 2025 Welcome to this week’s installment of Vinography Unboxed, where I review some interesting wine samples that have recently come my way. This week features exceptional sparkling wines from Racines Wines, a collaboration between Étienne de Montille, Brian Sieve, and Rodolphe Péters. Racines specializes in both Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays, but… Continue Reading
Press Samples Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of January 26, 2025 Chris Lehoux, February 2, 2025 This week’s installment of Vinography Unboxed brings a spotlight to several sparkling wines and other exciting offerings from South Africa and California. Beginning with Cap Classique wines from South Africa, a regulated designation requiring traditional production methods, these wines must undergo secondary fermentation in the bottle and age for a… Continue Reading