Wine Exploring the Australian Wine Scene: A Brief Overview Chris Lehoux, March 13, 2024 Wine barrels at a winery in the Yarra Valley, Victoria. Australian wine companies and lawmakers said China proposed lifting punitive tariffs on the nation’s wine, signaling the end is near to a three-year trade dispute as both countries seek to strengthen ties. Treasury Wine Estates referenced China’s plan in an… Continue Reading
Wine Hospices de Nuits-St.-Georges Raises Almost $2.5 Million for Charity with Burgundy by the Barrel Chris Lehoux, March 12, 2024 The annual charity auction of Côtes de Nuits wines aids in funding medical research and care in Burgundy. Barrels of the exquisite Burgundy were on offer during the event. Inspired by the successful sale of the previous year, Burgundy’s Domaine des Hospices de Nuits-St.-Georges conducted its 63rd barrel auction on… Continue Reading
Wine Breaking Records: Hospices De Nuits Burgundy Wine Auction Achieves New Heights Chris Lehoux, March 12, 2024 Château du Clos de Vougeot, Burgundy region, France The 63rd Hospices de Nuits-Saint-Georges wine auction occurred on Sunday at Château du Clos de Vougeot in the Burgundy area of France. The result exceeded prior records in two aspects. Initially, the highest price ever – 60,000 Euros, or $65,638, was granted… Continue Reading
Wine The Impact of Wine Weight on Food Pairing: Insights from Top Sommeliers Chris Lehoux, March 11, 2024 Pairing wine with food can seem rather daunting, but it really isn’t complicated. When you analyse a wine’s basic traits, it becomes much simpler to identify the best types of wine to couple with certain foods. You will already be aware that flavour profiles play a crucial role in matching… Continue Reading
Wine Women in Wine Industry: Insights from Juliet Founder and Her Favorite Takeout Pairings Chris Lehoux, March 10, 2024 Juliet wines have been around for a few years now and they’ve become known as the upscale version of boxed wine. I tried their Pinot Noir and rosé for the first time recently and was pleasantly surprised by the high quality of these California wines. The beautiful, eco-friendly containers were… Continue Reading
Wine Your Guide to Purchasing Limited Edition Eclipse-Themed Wine for a Unique Celestial Celebration Chris Lehoux, March 9, 2024 Cheers with wine glasses of couple in a beautiful sunset and lens flare on beach background We now know, down to the second, when, where, and for how long a total solar eclipse will occur hundreds of years into the future. How ancient people—including those who saw the first recorded… Continue Reading
Wine Thomas Keller’s Ambitious Plan to Resurrect Iconic South Florida Restaurant Chris Lehoux, March 8, 2024 The world-renowned chef and restaurateur behind Napa’s French Laundry is returning to his roots to revive Ta-boo in Palm Beach Thomas Keller is set to open a new restaurant in Palm Beach, Fla. When is still unclear. What we do know is that it will be located at 221 Worth… Continue Reading
Wine Mustard Bloom in Northern California: An Attraction for Wine Country Visitors Chris Lehoux, March 8, 2024 A super bloom of flowers occurred in Arizona along the North Bush Highway. Wisconsin photographer Cheryl Koval took the rare video. Check out this video! Brilliant yellow and gold mustard is carpeting Northern California’s wine country, signaling the start of spring and the celebration of all flavors sharp and mustardy…. Continue Reading
Wine Resilience of Ukraine’s Fine Wine Industry Amidst Wartime Challenges Chris Lehoux, March 7, 2024 For the first time, three Ukrainian producers are introducing their wines in the U.S., a bold move amid considerable uncertainty. Once retired from tennis, Sergiy Stakhovsky intended to devote all his energy to his winery in Western Ukraine. Known for one of the greatest surprises in tennis history — his… Continue Reading
Wine Michel Mina’s Newest Culinary Venture: Orla Debuts at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas Chris Lehoux, March 6, 2024 The latest restaurant from the chef’s roots is a draw; in addition, a French brasserie makes its home in West Hollywood, and the owners of Nice Matin turn their attention to Levantine flavors in Manhattan. The driving force: The culinary brain behind Orla, a new Las Vegas restaurant, is none… Continue Reading