Cal Ital The Rise of Cal-Ital: Embracing a Culinary Fusion Movement Chris Lehoux, January 29, 2025 Thirty years ago, the term "Cal-Ital" often evoked negative reactions among discerning wine consumers. Many had been disappointed by the low-quality, mass-produced wines that flooded the market as producers sought to capitalize on the latest trends. By the early 2000s, the Cal-Ital movement had largely faded, leaving a modest legacy… Continue Reading
Press Samples This Week in Wine: Vinography Unboxed for January 19, 2025 Chris Lehoux, January 26, 2025 Hello and welcome to this week’s exploration of wine samples that have arrived for tasting. I’m excited to share a diverse selection of noteworthy bottles that I encountered recently. This week’s tasting featured an array of wines from various locations. Starting from Napa, LOLA Wines offers a range of both… Continue Reading
Press Samples Vinography Unboxed: Highlights and Discoveries from the Week of December 1, 2024 Chris Lehoux, December 8, 2024 Hello and welcome to another edition of Vinography Unboxed, where I delve into the recent influx of wine samples that have crossed my doorstep this week. This time, the selection features some notable and prestigious wines, promising an exciting tasting experience. We begin with offerings from Racines Wines, a collaboration… Continue Reading
Press Samples Vinography Unboxed: Highlights and Discoveries from the Week of November 24, 2024 Chris Lehoux, December 1, 2024 Welcome to this week’s edition of Vinography Unboxed, where I delve into recent wine samples that have come my way. This week’s tasting featured a selection of notable wines from both Northern California and Italy. Starting with the trio of white wines from Northern California, the 2023 Stewart Cellars Sauvignon… Continue Reading
Press Samples Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of November 17, 2024 Chris Lehoux, November 25, 2024 Hello and welcome to this week’s edition of Vinography Unboxed, where I sift through a selection of wine samples that have recently arrived for tasting. This week, I’m excited to present notable wines from the Edio Vineyards label by Delfino Farms, which has garnered attention for its high-elevation wines from… Continue Reading
Chardonnay Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of November 10, 2024 Chris Lehoux, November 18, 2024 Hello and welcome to another edition of Vinography Unboxed, where I take a closer look at some remarkable wine samples that have recently been sent my way. This week, I am excited to share several excellent white wines, especially a standout Chenin Blanc from California. The Chenin Blanc comes from… Continue Reading
Press Samples Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of November 3, 2024 Chris Lehoux, November 10, 2024 Hello, and welcome to this week’s edition of Vinography Unboxed, where I share insights from my recent tastings of various wine samples. Recently, I explored several Albariños from Uruguay that truly shine, particularly if you’re a fan of this grape’s crisp character. The Bouza Albariño showcases a classic profile at… Continue Reading