Finger Lakes Exploring Vinography Images: The Grace of Riesling Moon Chris Lehoux, March 27, 2026 The full moon casts its glow over Seneca Lake, home to many Riesling vineyards, nestled in the heart of New York’s Finger Lakes wine region. This area has a rich history of viticulture, with grapevines first taking root around 1866. The lake’s deep waters play a crucial role in moderating… Continue Reading
Alder Yarrow Exploring the Beauty of Vinography Images: A Journey Through the Steel Forest Chris Lehoux, March 21, 2026 A new vineyard has emerged at the foothills of a rebar forest in Contrada San Lorenzo, located on the northern side of Mount Etna in Sicily. This region is characterized by its unique powdery soils made up of ash and pumice, which contribute to the distinctiveness of its wines. The… Continue Reading
Alder Yarrow Exploring Amphora Arcs: A Visual Journey Through Vinography Images Chris Lehoux, March 14, 2026 Rims, covers, and shadows create striking arcs when viewed from above at COS winery, located near Vittoria, Sicily. The image captures the top of macerating wine within an amphora, likely the Pithos Bianco. Traditionally, amphorae are fully buried underground, but COS’s recent approach involves leaving approximately 25-30% of the amphora… Continue Reading
Alder Yarrow Capturing Nature’s Splendor: A Showcase of Vinography Images Featuring Great Granite Chris Lehoux, March 6, 2026 The wine country of South Africa is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, particularly the striking granite escarpment known as Simonsberg, which is a prominent feature in the greater Stellenbosch wine region. This unique geological formation provides weathered granite soils, ideal for cultivating exceptional varietals such as Chardonnay, Syrah, and Cabernet… Continue Reading
Alder Yarrow Exploring Vinography Images: The Mystery of Ghost Bottles Chris Lehoux, February 28, 2026 New glass bottles, wrapped in plastic, stand ghost-like at the Suvla winery in Çanakkale, Türkiye, awaiting their future contents. Türkiye boasts a long and rich history in wine production, yet the industry has faced challenges in recent years due to adverse regulations and economic instability. Despite these hurdles, dedicated winegrowers… Continue Reading
Photography Unveiling the Marvels of Whale Stones: A Visual Journey Through Vinography Images Chris Lehoux, February 21, 2026 Morning mist drapes over a young vineyard set against the rocky slopes of the Alto de la Ballena winery, located in the Maldonado region of Uruguay. The name "Alto de la Ballena," meaning "heights of the whale," reflects the landscape’s unique granite- and schist-filled geology along the Sierra de la… Continue Reading
Alder Yarrow Exploring Vinography Images: A Journey Through Old and New Perspectives Chris Lehoux, February 14, 2026 Afternoon light casts a warm glow over a neglected vineyard in the Coombsville region of Napa Valley. Here, scraggly old vines coexist with vibrant mustard flowers. Coombsville, situated on the southeast edge of Napa, is characterized by its volcanic soils and breezy conditions fed by the nearby San Pablo Bay…. Continue Reading
Alder Yarrow Exploring Vinography Images: Uncovering the Birthplace of Wine Culture Chris Lehoux, February 7, 2026 A picturesque valley unfolds like a green carpet of vines against the backdrop of the mountains in Santa Barbara’s Santa Maria Valley. This stunning landscape is home to Bien Nacido Vineyards, whose name translates to "well-born" in English. Nestled among these gently rolling hills and not far from the Pacific… Continue Reading
Cellar Exploring Vinography Images: A Deep Dive into the Large Format Cellar Collection Chris Lehoux, January 31, 2026 If you aim to create outstanding Riesling, using larger barrels is essential. This insight comes from visits to wine producers in Germany, specifically the striking cellar of large-format casks at Weingut Wittmann in the Rheinhessen region. Larger oak barrels facilitate slow oxygenation and prolonged lees contact, which are vital for… Continue Reading
Alder Yarrow Exploring Vinography Images: The Perfect Space for Wine Tasting Chris Lehoux, January 24, 2026 There are tasting rooms, and then there are those enchanting venues that offer a special ambiance for savoring wine. One such picturesque location is nestled under an ancient gum tree in the Macedon Ranges of Australia’s Victoria wine region. This charming spot belongs to Granite Hills Wine Estate, making it… Continue Reading