Wine Southern Colorado Wine Makes History as It’s Featured at Yellowstone National Park Menu Chris Lehoux, April 16, 2025 Wine produced in Southern Colorado is making its debut at Yellowstone National Park this year, marking a significant milestone for the state’s wine industry. The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey, established by Catholic monks in Cañon City, has gained national recognition with its wines now served in several restaurants and… Continue Reading
Happenings This Week in Wine: Highlights and Updates for April 13, 2025 Chris Lehoux, April 16, 2025 Hello and welcome to this week’s roundup of interesting wine stories from around the web. Here’s a curated list of the most noteworthy articles currently making the rounds: Ozempic Curbs Drinking—So What Does That Mean for the Alcohol Industry?Analyzing the potential impacts of the diabetes medication Ozempic on alcohol consumption…. Continue Reading
Wine From Lawyer to Wine Leader: Stepan Baghdassarian’s Journey to Success Through Niche Expertise Chris Lehoux, April 15, 2025 Stepan Baghdassarian, president of Rio Joe’s Brands, Inc., made a significant career shift in 2005 when he transitioned from a 14-year law career to the wine industry. His motivation stemmed from a love for wine’s natural variability and cultural significance, as well as its potential to bring people together. Based… Continue Reading
Wine Napa Valley College Set to Complete the Wine Spectator Wine Education Center: A New Era for Wine Education Chris Lehoux, April 15, 2025 Napa Valley College is nearing the completion of the Wine Spectator Wine Education Center, funded by a historic $10 million donation from the Wine Spectator Scholarship Foundation. This groundbreaking investment marks the largest contribution ever made to Napa Valley College (NVC) and aims to enhance its Viticulture and Winery Technology… Continue Reading
Fine Wine Enhancing New Zealand Wine: The Art of Adding the Fine Chris Lehoux, April 15, 2025 Self-help books often highlight that our greatest strengths can also be our biggest weaknesses. This concept is particularly relevant in the wine industry, where New Zealand’s runaway success with Sauvignon Blanc overshadows its other wines. Marlborough, which accounts for a staggering 66% of the country’s vineyard area and 75% of… Continue Reading
Wine Frescobaldi and Marco De Grazia Join Forces to Elevate Wines from Sicily’s Mount Etna Chris Lehoux, April 14, 2025 Tuscan wine dynasty Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi has acquired a minority stake in the esteemed Mount Etna estate Tenute delle Terre Nere located in Sicily. In a brief statement, Frescobaldi announced, “Marco De Grazia and Lamberto Frescobaldi come together once again to reflect on how to carry forward the beautiful project… Continue Reading
Wine Taraji P. Henson’s Culinary Journey: Southern Comforts, Moscato Magic, and Langoustines in Capri Chris Lehoux, April 14, 2025 Food Memories and Culinary Adventures with Taraji P. Henson Taraji P. Henson shares a nostalgic reflection on her childhood experiences with food, tracing her memories back to her grandparents’ backyard. Growing up in North Carolina and Maryland, she fondly remembers the excitement of breaking open a watermelon, the sweet juice… Continue Reading
Laurel Glen Vinography Unboxed: Your Wine Digest for the Week of April 6, 2025 Chris Lehoux, April 14, 2025 Welcome to this week’s edition of Vinography Unboxed, where I delve into the array of wine samples received for tasting. This week, a notable highlight is the relaunch of a significant vineyard project previously known as Aeris, now called Centennial Mountain Vineyard, managed by the team at Rhys Vineyards. This… Continue Reading
Wine Tariff Turmoil: Dallas Wine Wholesaler Forced to Close Its Doors Chris Lehoux, April 13, 2025 Due to the ongoing turmoil surrounding tariffs, a Dallas wine wholesaler has announced its closure, citing a decline in business viability over the past three months as the key factor. The owner expressed concerns about the impact of recent tariff policies, which have made it increasingly difficult to sustain operations…. Continue Reading
Wine Pebble Beach Food and Wine Festival Returns: A Culinary Extravaganza with Over 60 Exciting Events! Chris Lehoux, April 13, 2025 The Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival is making its much-anticipated return this year, featuring an array of culinary experiences spanning four days of gourmet events, tastings, and chef appearances. Kicking off on Thursday and running through Sunday, this festival is one of the highlights of the Monterey Peninsula’s food… Continue Reading