Wine Major U.S. Wine Supplier Announces Layoffs and Potential Closure of Key Napa Facility Chris Lehoux, February 22, 2026 California’s largest wine producer, Gallo, is set to lay off over 90 employees while closing a prominent Napa Valley wine-making facility, a move aimed at adapting to evolving market demands. The company announced on Thursday that 93 positions across five sites would be eliminated as part of these operational changes…. Continue Reading
Photography Unveiling the Marvels of Whale Stones: A Visual Journey Through Vinography Images Chris Lehoux, February 21, 2026 Morning mist drapes over a young vineyard set against the rocky slopes of the Alto de la Ballena winery, located in the Maldonado region of Uruguay. The name "Alto de la Ballena," meaning "heights of the whale," reflects the landscape’s unique granite- and schist-filled geology along the Sierra de la… Continue Reading
Wine How AI is Transforming Winemaking and Revolutionizing Wine Collecting Chris Lehoux, February 20, 2026 When it comes to wine, AI is emerging as a crucial ally for enthusiasts. A recent study by Festa G. and colleagues (2025) explored the transformative impact of AI on wine production, revealing its potential to enhance the wine experience. For many wine lovers, including the author’s husband, the sensory… Continue Reading
Wine Wine on the Lake: A Weekend of Tasting and Fun Returns! Chris Lehoux, February 19, 2026 Wine on the Lake returns this weekend at the Bayfront Convention Center, marking its 19th anniversary. This popular event will feature 86 vendors, including 37 wineries from across Pennsylvania, some of which travel hundreds of miles to participate. For instance, Blue Mountain Vineyards comes from over 400 miles away. Guests… Continue Reading
Wine Reviews This Week in Wine News: Highlights and Updates for February 15, 2026 Chris Lehoux, February 18, 2026 Hello and welcome to my weekly recap of wine-related stories from around the web. For those not using Flipboard, here’s the latest wine news I’ve gathered for the week of February 15, 2026. 6 Wineries on the Rise in 2026: An exploration of six contemporary wineries that are gaining recognition… Continue Reading
Wine The Durand: A Worthy Investment to Banish Cork Bits from Your Wine Experience Chris Lehoux, February 18, 2026 If you’re a wine enthusiast with older bottles in your collection, you may have faced the challenge of crumbly corks that can spoil the experience of enjoying a treasured vintage. These compromised corks don’t indicate that the wine is bad, but opening them can be tedious and messy. Nobody wants… Continue Reading
Wine Beyond the Bottle: Exploring the Offerings of Downtown Lafayette’s Premier Wine Shop Chris Lehoux, February 17, 2026 When Wild Child Wines first opened in downtown Lafayette just before the COVID-19 shutdown, it was a modest 600-square-foot wine shop. Six years later, the business has evolved significantly, focusing not only on wine but also on food to enhance the overall experience. Owners Katie and Denny Culbert shared insights… Continue Reading
Wine Exciting New Bookstore-Wine Café to Open in NuLu as Part of Marketplace Expansion Chris Lehoux, February 16, 2026 Louisville is set to welcome a new destination for book lovers and wine enthusiasts alike with the upcoming opening of Yer Mom’s Bookstore & Wine Café in the NuLu Marketplace North development on East Main Street. This unique combination of independent bookstore and wine café is anticipated to open its… Continue Reading
Wine Sip, Savor, and Celebrate: Annual Wine Festival at Casa Larga Vineyards This Saturday! Chris Lehoux, February 15, 2026 On Saturday, wine enthusiasts congregated at Casa Larga Vineyards for the annual New York Ice Wine & Culinary Festival. Guests relished the opportunity to sample a variety of ice wines and other selections from different wineries across New York State. Casa Larga’s ice wine is notably crafted from grapes that… Continue Reading
Press Samples Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of February 8, 2026 Chris Lehoux, February 15, 2026 Hello and welcome to this week’s edition of Vinography Unboxed, where I explore a selection of wine samples that have recently arrived. This week, I had the pleasure of tasting several wines from Cadre Wines, a project by the Niven Family in the San Luis Obispo Coast. The family has… Continue Reading