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
Wine Inside Jackson Wine: Navigating Distribution Changes and Growing NBA/WNBA Partnerships Chris Lehoux, September 7, 2025 Republic National Distributing Co.’s departure from California on August 1 has caused significant disruption in the state’s alcohol sales industry, leaving numerous beer, wine, and spirits brands without a distributor. This exit has opened doors for companies like Jackson Family Wines’ Regal Wine Company, which has swiftly adapted to the… Continue Reading
Wine Wine Spectator’s Napa Bureau Expands with New Roles and Responsibilities Chris Lehoux, September 6, 2025 America’s west coast wineries are continuously evolving, and Wine Spectator is enhancing its Napa bureau to effectively reflect this progression. Editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken has announced a significant expanded role for James Molesworth, a seasoned editor with the publication. Molesworth, who joined Wine Spectator in 1997 as a… Continue Reading
Alder Yarrow Exploring Stepping Stones Through Vinography Images: A Visual Journey Chris Lehoux, September 5, 2025 The Rheingau region offers a rare view of its unique landscape, akin to an X-ray revealing the underlying layers beneath the surface. Known for its remarkable red slate, this area boasts a striking contrast against the lush greenery of its terraced vineyards. One notable location is the Rüdesheimer Berg vineyard,… Continue Reading
Wine The Revitalization of Napa’s Newton Vineyard: A New Era Begins Chris Lehoux, September 5, 2025 Napa’s Newton Vineyard has found new life as it has been purchased by wine enthusiasts Nick Livanos and Eric Bryan Seuthe, ending its closure earlier this year. The estate, once a thriving operation, faced several challenges, including ownership changes, devastating fires, and a shuttering announcement from its former owner LVMH…. Continue Reading