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
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
Cabernet Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence: The Majesty of Corison’s Kronos Cabernet Chris Lehoux, December 4, 2024 Cathy Corison, a revered winemaker in Napa Valley, celebrates the 25th anniversary of her Kronos Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. Renowned for her remarkable talent and dedication to quality, Cathy invited a select group of wine enthusiasts to explore the evolution of her signature wine over its first quarter-century. In the early… 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
Wine Reviews Wine News Roundup: Highlights from the Week of November 17, 2024 Chris Lehoux, November 20, 2024 Hello and welcome to my weekly roundup of intriguing wine stories from the web. Each week I sift through a variety of articles and share the most noteworthy insights for your enjoyment. Yiannis Boutaris, Vintner, Animal Defender and Greek Mayor, Dies at 82A tribute to a pioneering figure in the… Continue Reading
Wine Reviews Establishing Standards: A Guide to Supporting Old Vines Globally Chris Lehoux, November 19, 2024 Last week, the OIV (International Organisation of Vine & Wine) adopted Resolution OIV-VITI 703-2024, defining old grapevines and vineyards in the viticultural sector. Notably, this resolution recognized the significant contributions of various initiatives, including the Old Vine Conference and the Old Vine Registry. The OIV defined an old grapevine as… 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