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
Press Samples Vinography Unboxed: Highlights and Discoveries from the Week of June 1, 2025 Chris Lehoux, June 8, 2025 Hello and welcome to this week’s exploration of wine samples that have recently arrived for tasting. Here’s what I discovered in this installment of Vinography Unboxed. This week featured exciting new releases from Rhys Vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Their 2022 Mt. Pajaro Vineyard Chardonnay continues to impress, showcasing… Continue Reading
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