Lucia Vinography Unboxed: Weekly Wine Highlights for March 30, 2025 Chris Lehoux, April 6, 2025 Welcome to another edition of Vinography Unboxed, where we delve into a selection of wine samples received recently for tasting. This week featured intriguing offerings, including non-alcoholic sparkling wines and various bottles from notable vineyards. Starting with the non-alcoholic sparkling wines from Bolle Drinks Ltd, a UK-based company, these beverages… Continue Reading
Wine Montana Takes a Sip: Governor Signs HB 211 Legalizing Beer and Wine Delivery Chris Lehoux, April 6, 2025 Beer and wine delivery will soon be legal in Montana, set to start on January 1, 2026, after the passage of House Bill 211 on Thursday. This new legislation, introduced by Rep. Katie Zolnikov from Billings, establishes a third-party delivery license for off-premises licensees, permitting them to use a delivery… Continue Reading
Wine Reviews Capturing the Beauty of Spring: Vinography Images Showcase Nature’s Growth Chris Lehoux, April 5, 2025 Bright green vines burst forth in Hungary’s Tokaj region, flourishing in the region’s distinctive red volcanic clay soils. Renowned historically for its sweet white wines, Tokaj is now experiencing a evolution as the world discovers the dry offerings made from the Furmint grape. This change marks a renaissance in the… Continue Reading
Wine The Impact of Tariffs on Imported Wine: What U.S. Consumers Need to Know Chris Lehoux, April 5, 2025 Beginning on April 5, 2025, every imported bottle of wine into the United States will face increased prices due to new tariffs announced by President Donald J. Trump. All foreign wines will incur a minimum tariff of 10 percent, while from April 9, tariffs will escalate for certain nations: wines… Continue Reading
Wine Wine Shop Owner Voices Concerns Over Rising Tariffs and Their Impact on Business Chris Lehoux, April 5, 2025 A wine shop owner is expressing concern over proposed tariffs that could significantly impact her business. With the potential for increased costs on imported wines, she worries that higher prices could deter customers. This comes as part of broader discussions surrounding trade policies and their implications for small businesses. As… Continue Reading
Wine Celebrating Excellence: The Team Behind Two Grand Award Winners Launches Augustine in San Jose Chris Lehoux, April 4, 2025 San Francisco’s Bacchus Management Group has expanded its culinary presence with the recent opening of Augustine and the adjoining Cafe Augustine in San Jose’s vibrant Santana Row, a luxury shopping and residential area. Known for operating Grand Award-winning restaurants like Spruce and the Village Pub, Bacchus has catered to a… Continue Reading
Wine Napa Valley Cabernet Wins Big at the Record-Breaking North Coast Wine Challenge Chris Lehoux, April 4, 2025 A Cabernet Sauvignon from Fortunati Vineyards in Napa Valley has emerged as the champion of the 13th annual North Coast Wine Challenge, held at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa. This competition saw a record 1,147 wine entries from 223 wineries, including 98 that participated for the first time…. Continue Reading
Wine Tragedy Strikes: Forklift Operator Fatally Injured by Pallet of Wine in Windsor Warehouse Accident Chris Lehoux, April 4, 2025 A tragic incident occurred on Thursday afternoon at a wine storage facility in Windsor, where a pallet of wine crushed a forklift operator, resulting in his death. Emergency services responded to a call shortly after 12:59 p.m. at a building located on Shiloh Road. Upon arrival, they found the 40-year-old… Continue Reading
I'll Drink To That Cheers to Insight: Winemaker Matt Dees on Understanding Grapevine Psychology Chris Lehoux, April 3, 2025 A new episode of the I’ll Drink to That! podcast highlights the insights and enthusiasm of winemaker Matt Dees, known for his work at California wineries including JONATA, The Hilt, and The Paring. Matt’s enduring passion for winemaking, despite the industry’s numerous challenges—such as tariffs, fluctuating land prices, and climatic… Continue Reading
Wine Houston Wine Industry Evaluates the Effects of New Tariffs on Business Chris Lehoux, April 3, 2025 Long-anticipated tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump have sparked an escalation of trade wars globally, compounding existing uncertainties related to ongoing and newly introduced levies. The imposition of these tariffs has led to considerable concern among various industries, particularly those dependent on foreign imports. In particular, businesses are grappling with… Continue Reading