Wine ‘It Changed Everything’: How North Coast Wine Challenge Winners Attribute Success to Past Recognition Chris Lehoux, March 17, 2026 For Gary and Ellen Luchtel, the owners of Fortunati Vineyards, winning a prestigious award at the North Coast Wine Challenge was nothing short of transformative. Their 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon triumphed over more than 1,100 entries to clinch the title of "Best of the Best." Located in Napa Valley, Fortunati Vineyard… Continue Reading
Wine The Return of the Alternative Tastes Wine Festival to Atascadero on March 28th! Chris Lehoux, March 16, 2026 The 3rd Annual Alternative Tastes Wine Festival is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, at the Pavilion on the Lake in Atascadero, showcasing rare and hard-to-find grape varieties from California winemakers. This year’s event is organized by Scott and Denise Schramm from Crush Vineyard in Paso Robles, focusing on wines made… Continue Reading
Wine Unions and Liquor Stores Unite Against Grocery Store Wine Sales Chris Lehoux, March 15, 2026 Union leaders and small wine and liquor store representatives are calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to block a new piece of legislation that would permit grocery stores in New York to sell wine. The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) and the Metropolitan Package Store Association argue that the proposed… Continue Reading
Press Samples Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of March 8, 2026 Chris Lehoux, March 15, 2026 Hello and welcome to another week of wine explorations! In this edition of Vinography Unboxed, I’ll be sharing some intriguing wines that have recently arrived for tasting. The lineup began with selections from Adelaida Vineyards and Winery located in Paso Robles, California. This winery, which has been crafting wines since… Continue Reading
Alder Yarrow Exploring Amphora Arcs: A Visual Journey Through Vinography Images Chris Lehoux, March 14, 2026 Rims, covers, and shadows create striking arcs when viewed from above at COS winery, located near Vittoria, Sicily. The image captures the top of macerating wine within an amphora, likely the Pithos Bianco. Traditionally, amphorae are fully buried underground, but COS’s recent approach involves leaving approximately 25-30% of the amphora… Continue Reading
Wine ‘Bloodbath’ in Wine Country: The Shift as Millennials and Boomers Turn Away from Alcohol Chris Lehoux, March 13, 2026 America’s wine industry is experiencing a dramatic downturn, attributed to shifting drinking habits among younger demographics and the aging baby boomer population. This shift has led to over $1 billion in lost wine revenue, along with a reduction of approximately 6 million cases in production. Wineries across California are particularly… Continue Reading
Wine Snoop Dogg Unveils ‘2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted’ Wine to Celebrate Tupac’s Legacy Chris Lehoux, March 12, 2026 Snoop Dogg has unveiled a limited-edition wine titled "2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted," commemorating his celebrated collaboration with Tupac Shakur from their 1996 hit track of the same name. This release marks three decades since the song’s debut and serves as a heartfelt tribute to Tupac’s enduring legacy. The wine,… Continue Reading
Happenings This Week in Wine: Updates and Insights – March 8, 2026 Chris Lehoux, March 11, 2026 Hello and welcome to this week’s roundup of intriguing wine stories found online. Each week, I scour the internet for noteworthy publications about wine that I believe are worth sharing with you. A New Perspective on Italian WineIn his final column for Wine Spectator, Robert Camuto shares insights on Italian… Continue Reading
Wine Discover Tempranillo: A Wine Guide from Texas’ Own Mr. Wine, Bob Landon Chris Lehoux, March 11, 2026 MCKINNEY, Texas, March 10, 2026 — Tempranillo is a key red wine that seamlessly transitions from casual meals to special occasions. A recent article from HelloNation presents insights on the flavors, food pairings, and serving techniques that help showcase this versatile grape. The article begins by highlighting Tempranillo’s moderate tannins… Continue Reading
Wine Reviving Wine Culture: How Gen Z Young Professionals Are Shaping the Future of Wine Consumption Chris Lehoux, March 11, 2026 At just 23 years old, Darriene Marks stands out in the wine industry, an arena traditionally dominated by older professionals. Raised on the Big Island of Hawaii, Marks had no prior exposure to wine as her parents didn’t discuss it. Yet her fascination with the world of wine sparked a… Continue Reading