Happenings This Week in Wine: Insights and Updates for the Week of February 16, 2025 Chris Lehoux, March 18, 2025 Hello and welcome to a roundup of notable wine stories from the week of February 16, 2025. Here’s a collection of articles that caught my attention: Trump Threatens 200% Tariff on Champagne and Wine From EuropeThis week’s biggest headline. Don’t Worry About Constellation’s Exit from WineA nostalgic look back at… Continue Reading
Wine Examining the Rising Costs: The Impact of the Wine Tariff Chris Lehoux, March 18, 2025 As tariffs on wines increase due to trade tensions, consumers are feeling the financial pinch. The rise in costs, which has affected retailers and importers, is leading to higher prices for consumers at the checkout. This tariff situation is a significant factor in the overall price hikes within the wine… Continue Reading
Wine Farewell to a New Orleans Treasure: Beloved Warehouse Closing After 32 Years of Serving Wine, Beer, and Spirits Chris Lehoux, March 18, 2025 Surrounded by stacks of hard seltzers and rows of wine bottles, Elio’s Wine Warehouse is closing its doors after 32 years of serving New Orleans. The popular establishment announced on social media that it will close at the end of May, prompting an outpouring of fond memories and sadness from… Continue Reading
Wine Roadblock in Plans to Demolish Walgreens and Build 7-Eleven Over Beer and Wine Sales Issues Chris Lehoux, March 17, 2025 KALAMAZOO, MI — The former Walgreens at 918 Riverview Drive, which offered a variety of convenience items including beer, wine, and liquor, has plans for demolition to make way for a new 7-Eleven/Speedway. However, this plan hit a snag when the Kalamazoo Zoning Board of Appeals voted 5-1 against allowing… Continue Reading
Wine Flint Institute of Arts Celebrates Over Two Decades of Wine Tastings with Final Event Chris Lehoux, March 16, 2025 For nearly 25 years, the Flint Institute of Arts (FIA) has partnered with the Junior League of Flint to provide the community with an annual wine tasting event that celebrates fine wines and local arts. This longstanding tradition will host its final event, themed “La Dolce Vita,” on Saturday, March… Continue Reading
Wine Reviews Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of March 9, 2025 Chris Lehoux, March 16, 2025 Hello and welcome to another edition of Vinography Unboxed, where I share highlights from a collection of wine samples that have recently arrived for tasting. This week features a variety of interesting wines, including selections from Margarida Serodio Borges and her winery, Quinta do Fojo in Portugal’s Douro Valley and… Continue Reading
Alder Yarrow Capturing Spring’s Essence: Vinography Images of Lush Greenery Chris Lehoux, March 15, 2025 The Shake Ridge Ranch in Amador County presents a stunning landscape with row upon row of head-trained vines flourishing on a lush spring growth blanket. This well-maintained vineyard, featuring a diverse selection of grape varieties from Zinfandel to Rhône grapes and Barbera, has captivated a new generation of innovative California… Continue Reading
Wine Exciting Updates for the North Coast Wine Challenge 2023: What to Expect! Chris Lehoux, March 15, 2025 The North Coast Wine Challenge, a prestigious wine competition solely focused on California’s North Coast, will begin on April 1, 2025. This year marks the 13th annual event, with a revamped format that emphasizes local expertise. Thirty-four judges, all from the region, including winemakers, sommeliers, and media professionals, will convene… Continue Reading
Wine Remembering Rudi Wiest: The Legendary German Wine Importer Who Left a Lasting Legacy at 88 Chris Lehoux, March 15, 2025 Rudi Wiest, a significant figure in promoting German wines in the U.S., passed away on March 9 in Henderson, Nevada, at the age of 88. His import business, Rudi Wiest Selections, founded in 1978, became a cornerstone of the German wine industry in America, featuring renowned estates such as J.J…. Continue Reading
Wine Discover Vintage Wine: Winemakers Perfecting the Art of Aging for You Chris Lehoux, March 14, 2025 Wine reaches its full potential after proper aging, but not everyone has the time or space to cellar bottles for years. Fortunately, many wineries take on the aging process themselves, releasing wines only after flavors are fully integrated and ready for enjoyment. For instance, in Spain’s Rioja region, wines labeled… Continue Reading