Wine Savoring Moments: A Personal Journey Through My Favorite Wine Memory Chris Lehoux, August 3, 2024 What’s a wine memory? It’s an incredible experience that involves a remarkable wine. And this recollection is one wine lovers are eager to share — they love revisiting that place in time and they want to take you with them. Wine memories take us to all corners of the world… Continue Reading
Wine Arlow: The Perfect Low-Alcohol Wine for Health-Conscious Enthusiasts Chris Lehoux, August 2, 2024 Arlow wants to cater to the growing movement of mindful drinking and those seeking healthier alternatives. Arlow is debuting this month as a new low-alcohol wine brand, crafted with the intention of providing a flavorful and balanced option for consumers looking to moderate their alcohol intake. “Over the last five… Continue Reading
Wine A Beginner’s Guide to Rosé Wine: Everything You Need to Know Chris Lehoux, August 1, 2024 Rose wine glasses set on wine tasting. Different varieties, colors, and shades of pink wines on white… [+] background. Top view Rosé: it’s pink alcohol, served cold by the pool, right? On one hand, absolutely. On the other, this over-simplifies a surprisingly nuanced wine encompassing impressive historical and cultural traditions… Continue Reading
Wine Orange Wine: A Love-It-or-Loathe-It Trend That’s Here to Stay Chris Lehoux, July 31, 2024 Nope, orange wine is not made with oranges. No, it isn’t always orange in color. Sorry, it doesn’t really taste like oranges, either. So what exactly is orange wine? And why do some people loathe it? Also known as skin-contact white wine or “amber wine,” orange wine is a style… Continue Reading
Wine The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your Dream Celebration Trip to Wine Country Chris Lehoux, July 30, 2024 Live like a winery owner at The Residence at Skipstone When my son was two years old I took him on a trip to Napa and Sonoma—as insane as that may sound, and this was over 25 years ago, it worked out nicely. The adults tasted wines and my son… Continue Reading
Wine What Vintage Wine Estates’ Bankruptcy Means for the Future of California Wine Chris Lehoux, July 30, 2024 The public company owned more than 60 brands after years of aggressive expansion, but struggled in recent years California winemaker Vintage Wine Estates (VWE) has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is voluntarily delisting from the Nasdaq, as the company has been unable to engineer a turnaround after months of… Continue Reading
Wine Part Deux: The Trendiest Wine & Fashion Collaboration Chris Lehoux, July 29, 2024 Photo by Michael Woolsey In the latest installment of the hippest wine & fashion collaboration, Belle Glos & Kenny Flowers up the game by offering a limited-edition wine meant to pair perfectly with their tasty print. Dress to impress in the summer heat, and have your fit match your red-waxed… Continue Reading
Wine A Second Act Turned Vineyard: How One Couple Created a Wine Lover’s Paradise in Connecticut Chris Lehoux, July 28, 2024 Michael and Merrily Connor, enjoying their little kingdom in Stonington, Connecticut. For many, life’s second act may look more like a snail’s pace kind of day at the beach with a little sunshine and a lot of relaxation. It’s meant to be the ultimate period of switching from overdrive to,… Continue Reading
Wine Auro’s Dinner Series 2024: When Michelin Stars Shine in Napa Valley Wine Country Chris Lehoux, July 27, 2024 Auro and Executive Chef Rogelio Garcia earned its first Michelin star in 2023, after being open only for one year. The relationship between food and wine is a timeless dance of flavors, intricately shaped by regional traditions and elevated through the art of complementary pairings. For culinary enthusiasts and wine… Continue Reading
Wine Celebrated Wine Country Architect Howard Backen Passes Away at 88 Chris Lehoux, July 27, 2024 Helping define Napa Valley’s aesthetic, the internationally recognized architect designed numerous wineries in the valley, as well as restaurants, homes and more Anyone who has spent time in Napa has likely been in a Howard Backen-designed building. The prolific co-founder of Backen & Backen Architecture designed upwards of 300 private… Continue Reading