Wine Reviews Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of May 25, 2025 Chris Lehoux, June 1, 2025 Hello and welcome to this week’s exploration of exquisite wine samples that have landed on my doorstep. Here’s a look at the standout bottles I’ve experienced recently, featuring selections from California, Oregon, and Washington. A gold mine for discovering exceptional wines is to delve into the personal projects of assistant… Continue Reading
Aperture Vinography Unboxed: Highlights and Discoveries from the Week of May 18, 2025 Chris Lehoux, May 25, 2025 Hello and welcome to this week’s exploration of wine tastings in "Vinography Unboxed." Here are some notable bottles I encountered recently. I sampled a pair of new releases from Eden Rift Vineyards, their Estate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Both wines showcase the vineyard’s skill, especially the Chardonnay, which balances oak… Continue Reading
Wine Reviews Celebrating 30 Years of Littorai: A Legacy of Excellence in Winemaking Chris Lehoux, May 21, 2025 One of California’s renowned winemakers, Ted Lemon, recently celebrated his 30th vintage with Littorai Wines. Alongside his wife Heidi, Lemon has focused on producing exceptional single-vineyard Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and one bottling of Chenin Blanc from their estate on the Sonoma Coast. Their approach emphasizes careful craftsmanship, with most of… Continue Reading
Press Samples Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of May 11, 2025 Chris Lehoux, May 18, 2025 Hello and welcome to this week’s overview of intriguing wine samples that have recently arrived for tasting. In this installment of Vinography Unboxed, I’m excited to share some notable bottles from various vintners. This week featured exciting new releases from Raventós i Blanc, a historic sparkling wine producer from Catalunya,… Continue Reading
Antinori Napa Valley Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of May 4, 2025 Chris Lehoux, May 12, 2025 This week, I explored an array of wine samples that recently arrived, sharing standout bottles from various wineries. Among the highlights, Aperture Cellars debuted their “Estate” Sauvignon Blanc from the Farrow Ranch Vineyard, which proves quite delightful, though it doesn’t surpass their exceptional red field blend from a 1912 vineyard… Continue Reading
Corison Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of April 20, 2025 Chris Lehoux, April 27, 2025 This week, I’m excited to share my tasting notes on several noteworthy wine samples that landed on my doorstep. Among them are some standout releases from established Californian producers and a promising newcomer from Oregon. Domaine Carneros, renowned for its sparkling wines, sent over its latest offerings. The Ultra Brut… Continue Reading
Wine Reviews Exploring Vinography Images: The Art of Leaning Left Chris Lehoux, April 26, 2025 Neatly lined up, single-cordon vines stretch down the verdant hills of the Somló region in Hungary. The landscape is marked by a retaining wall, hinting that just beneath the lush spring foliage lies pure basalt rock. Once an underwater volcano, Somló stands as one of Hungary’s tiniest but most unique… Continue Reading
Balverne Wines Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of April 13, 2025 Chris Lehoux, April 20, 2025 Hello and welcome to this week’s installment of Vinography Unboxed, where I delve into recent wine samples that have arrived for tasting. This week features new releases from Darling Wines based in Sonoma. The standout among them is the Petaluma Gap Chardonnay, noted for its Burgundian qualities with a resinous… Continue Reading
Areni Exploring the Kingdom of Wine: A Journey Through Armenia’s Past, Present, and Future of Winemaking Chris Lehoux, April 18, 2025 Few wine enthusiasts need reminding of wine’s deep connections to culture. A recent journey through the ancient Areni-1 Cave in Armenia awakens this truth as its inhabitants were making wine over 6,000 years ago, long before modern nations or written languages emerged. The discovery of a Stone Age winery complete… Continue Reading
Fine Wine Enhancing New Zealand Wine: The Art of Adding the Fine Chris Lehoux, April 15, 2025 Self-help books often highlight that our greatest strengths can also be our biggest weaknesses. This concept is particularly relevant in the wine industry, where New Zealand’s runaway success with Sauvignon Blanc overshadows its other wines. Marlborough, which accounts for a staggering 66% of the country’s vineyard area and 75% of… Continue Reading