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
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
Pinotage Pinotage: A Legacy Reborn in the World of Wine Chris Lehoux, May 22, 2026 I have seen the future of South African Pinotage, and it’s a transformation that feels long overdue. Introduced in 1924 by Professor Abraham Izak Perold at Stellenbosch University, Pinotage is a hybrid of Pinot Noir and Cinsaut (formerly known as Hermitage in South Africa). Despite being labeled as South Africa’s… 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
Corison Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of April 19, 2026 Chris Lehoux, April 26, 2026 Hello and welcome to the latest edition of Vinography Unboxed, where I curate some of the most exciting wines that have arrived at my doorstep recently. This week, I had the pleasure of tasting several new releases from the Raventos family, known for their exceptional sparkling wines from the Penedès… Continue Reading
Press Samples Wine Highlights: Vinography Unboxed for the Week of April 12, 2026 Chris Lehoux, April 20, 2026 Hello and welcome to my weekly exploration of the latest wine samples arriving at my door. In this edition of Vinography Unboxed, I’m highlighting some exceptional bottles that I recently tasted. First up are the wines from Spanish winemaker Pepe Ravenotos, who has revitalized the old farm, Can Sumoi, in… Continue Reading
Domaine Carneros Vinography Unboxed: Highlights and Discoveries from the Week of April 5, 2026 Chris Lehoux, April 12, 2026 Hello and welcome back to my weekly exploration of the wine samples that have recently graced my doorstep. In this edition of Vinography Unboxed, I’m excited to share some outstanding bottles that have caught my attention. This week, I received an assortment of delightful wines, beginning with new-release sparkling wines… Continue Reading
Press Samples Vinography Unboxed: Highlights and Insights from the Week of March 29, 2026 Chris Lehoux, April 5, 2026 Hello and welcome to this week’s exploration of intriguing wine samples that have recently arrived. In this edition of Vinography Unboxed, I bring you highlights from some exceptional bottles. Starting with two selections from Helen Keplinger’s personal label, known for her Rhône and Spanish-influenced blends. The first is the ethereal… Continue Reading