Happenings Wine News Roundup: Highlights from the Week of May 25, 2025 Chris Lehoux, May 26, 2025 Hello and welcome to this week’s roundup of intriguing wine stories from around the web. Here’s a collection of noteworthy articles that I have come across recently: The Empire Strikes Back by Simon Woolf offers insights into Central European natural wines. You’re Talking About Wine All Wrong explores the fascinating… Continue Reading
Wine The One-Ingredient White Wine Upgrade That Everyone Can’t Stop Raving About! Chris Lehoux, May 26, 2025 The TikTok community has recently embraced a unique culinary trend: adding jalapeño peppers to white wines, specifically Sauvignon Blanc or rosé. Initially, this combination seemed unconventional, but as more users shared their experiences, many began to see the potential. Chef Katie Lee Biegel introduced the idea by dropping slices of… Continue Reading
Wine Exploring the Jalapeño Wine Trend: Flavor Profiles and What to Expect Chris Lehoux, May 26, 2025 You’ve probably come across the latest social media sensation: frozen jalapeños adorning glasses of sauvignon blanc. This refreshing drink trend has caught on, leading to some clever names like “sauvi b” for the beloved white wine. The idea is straightforward. You slice fresh jalapeños, freeze them on a cookie sheet,… Continue Reading
Aperture Vinography Unboxed: Highlights and Discoveries from the Week of May 18, 2025 Chris Lehoux, May 25, 2025 Hello and welcome to this week’s exploration of wine tastings in "Vinography Unboxed." Here are some notable bottles I encountered recently. I sampled a pair of new releases from Eden Rift Vineyards, their Estate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Both wines showcase the vineyard’s skill, especially the Chardonnay, which balances oak… Continue Reading
Wine Celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the Hawaii Food and Wine Festival This Fall! Chris Lehoux, May 25, 2025 The Hawaii Food and Wine Festival is set to celebrate its fifteenth anniversary this fall, bringing a wealth of culinary excitement to the islands. The festival, a staple for food lovers, promises a variety of events centered around gourmet food and fine wine. Denise Yamaguchi, the CEO of the festival,… Continue Reading
Alder Yarrow Exploring Vinography Images: A Scenic Journey Through Country Drives Chris Lehoux, May 24, 2025 Good things often await at the end of dusty country driveways, and one such discovery can be made at Yabby Lake Vineyards on Australia’s Mornington Peninsula. Here, visitors are greeted with outstanding Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays, as well as a charming patio restaurant that invites you to linger over a… Continue Reading
Wine Deliciously Innovative: 8 Wine Cocktails That Go Beyond Sangria Chris Lehoux, May 24, 2025 Wine cocktails offer a refreshing and lighter alternative to traditional spirit-based drinks. Typically, wine contains a lower alcohol by volume (ABV) than distilled spirits, averaging around 12% compared to the 40-50% found in liquors. A classic example is sangria, which often includes a splash of brandy, rum, or cognac to… Continue Reading
Wine Canned Wine Takes Center Stage: 12 Must-Try Releases for 2025 Chris Lehoux, May 24, 2025 Skeptics may doubt the validity and quality of wine in cans, but the canned wine market is flourishing, representing the fastest-growing segment in wine sales in the United States. According to Sarah Hoffman, co-founder of Maker Wines, the category’s success reflects significant changes in consumer preferences. The global canned wine… Continue Reading
Wine Applications Now Open for the Ramona Art, Wine and Music Festival! Chris Lehoux, May 23, 2025 Organizers of the 2025 Ramona Art, Wine and Music Festival are inviting artisans, wineries, and sponsors to participate in the upcoming event, set for November 1st. This celebration will take place at Begent Ranch in Ramona from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature various local artisans, craft beverage… Continue Reading
Wine Jessica Biel Launches Sonoma County Wine Brand at BottleRock Napa Valley 2025 Chris Lehoux, May 23, 2025 While Justin Timberlake is set to headline BottleRock Napa Valley this Saturday, Jessica Biel, his wife, will be making her own splash at the festival. She will introduce her wine label, Prophet & Poet, which she launched in collaboration with Jesse Katz, a winemaker from Sonoma County. The story behind… Continue Reading