Wine Food & Wine Names Oakland Tofu Maker as Best New Chef 2025 Chris Lehoux, September 10, 2025 An Oakland restaurant focusing on fresh-made tofu has gained national recognition, being recently named one of the winners of Food & Wine’s 2025 Best New Chefs list. Steve Joo, founder of Joodooboo in Oakland’s Longfellow neighborhood, received this prestigious honor for his innovative approach to Korean cuisine. Food & Wine… Continue Reading
Wine Navigating Challenges: How U.S. Tariffs Are Impacting French Wineries’ Survival Strategies Chris Lehoux, September 10, 2025 Wine’s taste may be considered art, but the arithmetic surrounding it can be unforgiving. With the U.S. government instituting a 15% tariff on all European Union wines, and considering a 15% drop in the dollar against the euro since January, French wines face a potential increase of about 30% in… Continue Reading
Wine Napa Valley College Unveils the Wine Spectator Wine Education Center: A New Era in Wine Education Chris Lehoux, September 9, 2025 The ribbon for the Wine Spectator Wine Education Center at Napa Valley College (NVC) was officially cut on September 4, 2025. This new facility, funded by a generous $10 million donation from the Wine Spectator Scholarship Foundation, aims to train the next generation of leaders in the wine industry. Although… Continue Reading
Wine Explore Culinary Arts: HCC’s Noncredit Cooking and Wine Tasting Classes Now Available! Chris Lehoux, September 9, 2025 Holyoke Community College (HCC) is introducing a selection of noncredit cooking and wine-tasting classes this fall at the HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute. These monthly sessions will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on select Thursdays, commencing on September 11, and will also be held on October 16, November… Continue Reading
Happenings This Week in Wine: Highlights and Insights for the Week of September 7, 2025 Chris Lehoux, September 9, 2025 Hello and welcome to this week’s roundup of intriguing wine stories from around the web. Here’s a collection of highlights worth exploring: Wine Tourism Is Drying Up and Nobody Saw It ComingAn analysis of declining visitor numbers in tasting rooms, highlighting the role of hotels in this trend. Read more… Continue Reading
Australia Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of August 31, 2025 Chris Lehoux, September 8, 2025 Hello and welcome to this week’s exploration of notable wines that have arrived for tasting. In this edition of Vinography Unboxed, I’m excited to share some standout bottles from around the globe. Kicking things off with Chardonnay, I recently featured a detailed look at the wines from Australia’s Mornington Peninsula,… Continue Reading
Wine Mendocino Wine Competition: Where Professional Palates and Public Preferences Converge Chris Lehoux, September 8, 2025 The recent Mendocino Wine Competition, held on August 17 at the Brutocao Winery, showcased an innovative blend of consumer and professional judgements. As the 46th edition of this annual event unfolded, over 100 wines were blind-tasted and evaluated by both industry experts and the public, revealing a harmonious agreement in… Continue Reading
Wine Savor the Flavors: The 25 Must-Try Foods and Drinks at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Chris Lehoux, September 8, 2025 The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival at Walt Disney World is renowned for showcasing a variety of culinary delights and drinks from around the globe. This year’s festival menu introduces a tantalizing array that includes comfort food favorites and unique street food inspired by international cuisines. Guests can expect… Continue Reading
Wine LouVino Shuts Doors on Mass Ave: A Look Back at 6 Years of Culinary Excellence Chris Lehoux, September 7, 2025 After six years of service, LouVino has unexpectedly closed its location on Mass Ave. The wine bar and restaurant, known for its unique offerings, had established a solid reputation in the area before making the abrupt decision to shut its doors. The closure comes amid a trend in the hospitality… Continue Reading
Wine Cedarburg Annual Wine and Harvest Festival Celebrates 51st Year of Fun and Flavor Chris Lehoux, September 7, 2025 Festivals of Cedarburg has announced the return of the Cedarburg Annual Wine and Harvest Festival, marking its 51st year in the community. Scheduled for Saturday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, September 21, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the festivities will take place along Cedarburg’s… Continue Reading