Wine Napa Valley’s Decoy Wine Named Exclusive Partner for Emmy Awards Season Chris Lehoux, September 3, 2025 When television’s biggest stars come together later this month for the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, they will be sipping on wines from a local Napa Valley brand. Decoy, a label under the St. Helena-based Duckhorn Wine Portfolio, has been appointed as the official wine partner for the Television Academy’s… Continue Reading
Wine Reviews Wine News Roundup: Essential Reads for the Week of August 31, 2025 Chris Lehoux, September 2, 2025 Hello and welcome to the weekly roundup of noteworthy wine stories. For those not inclined to use Flipboard, here’s a curated selection of the wine-related news I found interesting this week: Volcanic Wine’s Popularity: A rise in volcanic wines has been noted, with regions known for their unique terrain gaining… Continue Reading
Wine Discover the Hidden Gem: Costco’s Sancerre – A Rare French Wine Bargain Under $20! Chris Lehoux, September 2, 2025 North Carolina content creator Sarah Zeiler has recently discovered an impressive find for wine lovers at Costco—an affordable Sancerre that is a rarity for its quality and price. Sancerre, a well-known French white wine made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes in the Loire Valley, typically commands high prices ranging from $25… Continue Reading
Wine Top 6 Wine Racks for Every Wine Enthusiast Chris Lehoux, September 2, 2025 Which is the Best Wine Rack? For wine enthusiasts, having convenient access to their favorite wines is paramount. Wine racks come in various designs to accommodate the needs of all collectors, allowing for efficient storage and beautiful display. From large racks that dominate cellars to small table-sized stands, each option… Continue Reading
Wine Celebrating New Mexico’s Vineyards: Highlights from the Annual Wine Festival Chris Lehoux, September 1, 2025 Wines from award-winning vineyards are being showcased this weekend at Balloon Fiesta Park during the Harvest Wine and Music Festival. The event attracted thousands, allowing attendees to taste and learn from local winemakers while enjoying the final days of summer. The festival celebrates not just the wine, but also the… Continue Reading
Cabernet Franc Exploring Perfection: A Review of the 2021 FUTO Estate CFX Red Blend Chris Lehoux, August 30, 2025 Once, my wine reviews at Vinography focused primarily on individual bottles. However, as my workload increased with more bottles arriving for evaluation, and with larger tastings and visits to wineries, my articles shifted away from singular reviews. It has been more than a decade since I last focused exclusively on… Continue Reading
Wine Sip for a Cause: Join Prisoner Wine Company’s Labor Day Sale Supporting Prison Reform Chris Lehoux, August 30, 2025 The Prisoner Wine Company is making headlines with its Labor Day sale, offering discounts on its celebrated wines while simultaneously supporting prison reform initiatives. Known for its compelling blends and advocacy for the formerly incarcerated, the company is providing customers with an opportunity to purchase top-quality wines at a discount… Continue Reading
Cellar Vinography Images: Capturing Near Godliness in Every Frame Chris Lehoux, August 29, 2025 When it comes to winemaking, cleanliness is often deemed vital, yet my experiences have shown me otherwise. Some of the most exquisite wines have emerged from cellars that, on the surface, seem far from pristine. Take a cellar in Champagne, for example; it is so immaculate that I wouldn’t hesitate… Continue Reading
Wine Get Ready for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2025: What to Expect! Chris Lehoux, August 29, 2025 The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is set to take place from August 28 to November 22, 2025. This event features over 30 marketplaces showcasing authentic dishes from around the globe, allowing guests to experience diverse cuisines and inventive cooking styles by world-class chefs. One of the highlights of… Continue Reading
Wine Firefighters and Ideal Weather Help Contain Pickett Fire in Napa, Investigators Explore Vineyard Spark Possibility Chris Lehoux, August 28, 2025 Visitors to Napa Valley are greeted with blue skies and the beginning of the harvest season, while the Pickett Fire, located in the hills above Calistoga, continues to smolder. As the fire’s impact remains relatively limited for most vintners, there’s optimism despite the ongoing investigation into its cause. Reports are… Continue Reading