California Exploring the Flavorful Depths: Tasting Notes on Hella Chenin Wine Chris Lehoux, September 14, 2025 You’d be hard pressed to find someone more excited than I about the rise of Chenin Blanc as a well-known alternative white wine. It seems Chenin has finally begun to garner attention in the wine press, with more stories emerging than ever before. While California has less than 4,000 acres… Continue Reading
Australia Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of August 31, 2025 Chris Lehoux, September 8, 2025 Hello and welcome to this week’s exploration of notable wines that have arrived for tasting. In this edition of Vinography Unboxed, I’m excited to share some standout bottles from around the globe. Kicking things off with Chardonnay, I recently featured a detailed look at the wines from Australia’s Mornington Peninsula,… Continue Reading
Wine Reviews Wine News Roundup: Essential Reads for the Week of August 31, 2025 Chris Lehoux, September 2, 2025 Hello and welcome to the weekly roundup of noteworthy wine stories. For those not inclined to use Flipboard, here’s a curated selection of the wine-related news I found interesting this week: Volcanic Wine’s Popularity: A rise in volcanic wines has been noted, with regions known for their unique terrain gaining… Continue Reading
Cabernet Franc Exploring Perfection: A Review of the 2021 FUTO Estate CFX Red Blend Chris Lehoux, August 30, 2025 Once, my wine reviews at Vinography focused primarily on individual bottles. However, as my workload increased with more bottles arriving for evaluation, and with larger tastings and visits to wineries, my articles shifted away from singular reviews. It has been more than a decade since I last focused exclusively on… Continue Reading
Chardonnay Uncorking Potential: The Rising Stardom of New Zealand Chardonnay Chris Lehoux, August 28, 2025 New Zealand’s Chardonnay has been quietly emerging as a contender on the global wine stage, carving out a reputation beyond the shadows cast by its more famous Sauvignon Blanc. For years, Pinot Noir was seen as the prime grape variety, yet Chardonnay is increasingly showcasing its world-class potential, particularly thanks… Continue Reading
Press Samples Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of August 17, 2025 Chris Lehoux, August 24, 2025 Hello and welcome to this week’s exploration of noteworthy wine samples. This edition of Vinography Unboxed features some exceptional bottles that have recently arrived for tasting. This week included a selection from Bodega Colomé in Salta, Argentina, renowned for its high-altitude vineyards. Their Estate Torrontés is aromatic with fruity notes,… Continue Reading
Colorado Wine Colorado Wine: Elevating to New Heights in Quality and Recognition Chris Lehoux, August 22, 2025 Growing up in Colorado, I had a deep-rooted connection to the state, but it wasn’t until I moved to California that I discovered its long history as a wine-producing state, which began in the late 1960s when Dr. Gerald Ivancie introduced Vitis vinifera vines with the help of Warren Winiarski…. Continue Reading
Arnot Roberts Vinography Unboxed: Weekly Wine Highlights for the Week of August 10, 2025 Chris Lehoux, August 10, 2025 Welcome to this week’s installment of Vinography Unboxed, where we explore an array of noteworthy wine samples received recently. This week features wines from the young producer Luca Leggero in Piedmont, showcasing two distinct expressions of Erbaluce, a white grape that is experiencing a renaissance in this predominantly red-wine region… Continue Reading
Wine Reviews Celebrating the Gamay Grape: A Visual Journey with Vinography Images Chris Lehoux, August 8, 2025 Rows of ancient, head-trained Gamay vines stand reminiscent of old men performing morning exercises in the park, a sight typical in the Beaujolais region. The appellations here, especially in Moulin-à-Vent, are filled with such venerable vineyards. This is where Cru Beaujolais retains its reputation as one of the wine industry’s… Continue Reading
Press Samples Vinography Unboxed: Weekly Wine Highlights for the Week of August 3, 2025 Chris Lehoux, August 3, 2025 Welcome to this week’s Vinography Unboxed, where I explore a selection of wine samples that recently arrived. This week, I’m excited to share some notable releases. First up are the latest offerings from Paula Kornell, who is continuing her family’s sparkling wine legacy in California. For the 2020 vintage, I… Continue Reading