Press Samples Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of November 2, 2025 Chris Lehoux, November 10, 2025 Hello and welcome to this week’s edition of Vinography Unboxed, where I explore an assortment of wine samples that have arrived for tasting. This week features a standout release from Spain’s esteemed sparkling wine producer, Raventós i Blanc. Their Manuel Raventós Negra bottling is a blend of Xarel-lo and Macabeo,… Continue Reading
Wine Tasteful Savings: A Sommelier’s Guide to Ordering Wine with Confidence on a Budget Chris Lehoux, November 9, 2025 Don’t let an extensive restaurant wine list intimidate you. Here are some expert tips on how to order a great bottle without exceeding your budget, provided by Baptiste Beaumard, a sommelier from the Michelin-starred Restaurant Daniel in New York. Let the Sommelier Do Their Job Take advantage of the sommelier’s… Continue Reading
Alder Yarrow Exploring Vinography Images: A Journey Through Mission Autumn Chris Lehoux, November 9, 2025 Old, gnarled vines of País, also known as Mission, Criolla Chica, or Listán Prieto, showcase their vibrant autumn colors in the Itata Valley, located in southern-central Chile. This region is notable for housing some of Chile’s oldest vines and has become a hub for innovative young winemakers. These artisans are… Continue Reading
Wine Savannah’s Culinary Delights: Highlights from the New Food and Wine Fest Chris Lehoux, November 8, 2025 Dozens of food and beverage vendors gathered for the inaugural Hostess City Food and Wine Fest at Eastern Wharf in Savannah. The festival kicked off with a VIP event on November 7, featuring award-winning food, wine, and a private acoustic concert by local artist Brian Bazemore. The highlight of the… Continue Reading
Wine Costco Wine Recall: Concerns Over Potentially Dangerous Defect Chris Lehoux, November 8, 2025 Costco has issued a recall for nearly 1 million bottles of its popular Kirkland Signature Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG due to a serious safety concern: the glass bottles may shatter, posing a significant risk of laceration to consumers. This precautionary measure was taken as the holiday season approaches, after initial warnings… Continue Reading
Wine Remembering Jed Steele: A Pioneering Winemaker and Lake County Legend Passes at 80 Chris Lehoux, November 8, 2025 Jed Steele, a prominent figure in the California wine industry and a key winemaker at Kendall-Jackson, passed away on October 31, 2025, at the age of 80 after battling bladder cancer. His contribution to shaping California Chardonnay was invaluable. He was known for championing lesser-known terroirs and supporting new winemakers…. Continue Reading
Wine Exclusive Auction: Rare Wines from the Cellar of Alexandre de Lur Saluces, Featuring Yquem, Romanée-Conti, and Pétrus Chris Lehoux, November 7, 2025 On November 13, an auction will feature rare wines from the cellar of the late Count Alexandre de Lur Saluces, known for managing Château d’Yquem. The auction, conducted by Daguerre, will take place both online and in-person at Hôtel Drouot in Paris, starting at 8:00 a.m. EST. The highlight of… Continue Reading
Wine Discover the 8 Best Wine Advent Calendars for Gifting in 2025 Chris Lehoux, November 7, 2025 As the festive season approaches, wine advent calendars have gained popularity, providing a creative way to celebrate and unwind during the hectic end-of-year activities. With the holiday chaos of travel, gift-giving, and family gatherings, many find solace in a glass of wine, making these calendars a fitting gift for yourself… Continue Reading
Wine Wine Importer Takes Fight to U.S. Supreme Court Against White House Regulations Chris Lehoux, November 6, 2025 A wine importer, along with other small businesses, faced off against President Trump at the Supreme Court on November 5, contesting the legality of tariffs imposed on imports from nearly every foreign nation. Legal experts noted that many justices appeared skeptical of the administration’s rationale for the tariffs, but the… Continue Reading
Wine From Rockstar to Winemaker: The Transformation of a California Vineyard by the Wine World’s Most Sought-After Star Chris Lehoux, November 6, 2025 A decade ago, John Hamel, the winemaker at Hamel Family Wines in Sonoma, felt dissatisfied with the wines produced by his family-owned winery, founded in 2006. Hamel longed for wines that captured a distinctive essence, or "terroir," similar to those from great European vineyards, which he believed were too generic… Continue Reading