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
Massican Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of July 13, 2025 Chris Lehoux, July 21, 2025 Hello and welcome to the latest installment of Vinography Unboxed. This week, I sifted through an array of wine samples, showcasing some remarkable selections that have recently arrived. Starting with Dan Petroski’s Massican brand, we have familiar favorites like his Sauvignon Blanc and the Annia blend. Particularly impressive this week,… Continue Reading
Almaule Embracing Tradition: Introducing ALMAULE – A Celebration of Old Vine País Chris Lehoux, July 18, 2025 Celebrating the Soul of Old Vine País: Introducing ALMAULE A few weeks ago, I highlighted VIGNO, a movement in Chile designed to celebrate old-vine, dry-farmed Carignan in the Maule Valley. Interestingly, about four years ago, a group of six professionals from VIGNO recognized a similar need for old-vine País from… Continue Reading
Chillable Reds Exploring the Best Chillable Reds from the West Coast: A Guide to Effortless Sipping Chris Lehoux, July 15, 2025 Chillable red wines are making waves, reminding wine lovers that enjoyment is at the heart of the experience. Historically, certain red wines like Etna Rosso, cru Beaujolais, País, and Freisa benefitted from a chill, but a new wave of chillable reds has emerged from the natural wine movement, changing the… Continue Reading
Wine Reviews Vinography Unboxed: Highlights and Discoveries from the Week of June 29, 2025 Chris Lehoux, July 6, 2025 Hello and welcome to this week’s exploration of wine samples that have recently arrived at my doorstep. In this edition of Vinography Unboxed, I’m excited to showcase a selection of excellent wines, predominantly hailing from Italy, with a couple of interesting California blends thrown into the mix. The week opens… Continue Reading
Press Samples Vinography Unboxed: Highlights and Discoveries from the Week of June 22, 2025 Chris Lehoux, June 29, 2025 Hello and welcome to this week’s edition of Vinography Unboxed, where I share my thoughts on some delightful wine samples that have recently arrived. This week, we’re diving into refreshing summer wines, starting with two brisk whites from Portuguese winemaker Anselmo Mendes, in collaboration with the Symington family, notable for… Continue Reading