Activities &Amp; Events Get Ready for the 2025 Big West Wine Fest: June 14-15 in Guerneville, CA! Chris Lehoux, June 4, 2025 Hanging out with friends under the iconic redwood trees can be an incredibly delightful experience, especially when paired with live music, delicious food, and excellent wine. The Big West Wine Festival in Guerneville, California, offers all this and more. While I haven’t yet attended this event, it certainly piques my… Continue Reading
Happenings This Week in Wine: Highlights and Updates for the Week of June 1, 2025 Chris Lehoux, June 3, 2025 Hello and welcome to this week’s roundup of intriguing wine stories from across the web. Here’s what caught my attention recently: Taking Root: The Rise of Biodynamic Winemaking in BordeauxAn in-depth examination of the increasing adoption of biodynamic practices in Bordeaux. Women Hold Up the Chinese SkyA feature highlighting female… Continue Reading
Wine The Wine Group Expands Portfolio: Acquisition of Key Wine Brands and Production Facilities from Constellation Brands Chris Lehoux, June 3, 2025 The Wine Group Completes Acquisition of Several Wine Brands from Constellation Brands LIVERMORE, CA – June 2, 2025 — The Wine Group LLC (TWG), one of the leading producers of award-winning wines, has successfully finalized its acquisition of popular premium and ultra-premium wine brands from Constellation Brands, Inc. The brands… Continue Reading
Wine Araujo Family Transfers Ownership of Accendo Winery to Napa’s Bettinelli Family and Jack Bittner Chris Lehoux, June 2, 2025 Siblings Greg and Jaime Araujo have sold their family brand, Accendo, to a group comprising vintner Jack Bittner and the Bettinelli family, known for their significant grapegrowing operations in Napa. The deal includes the Accendo brand and its current inventory, although it does not involve any vineyards, and the purchase… Continue Reading
Wine What Your Favorite Rosé Wine Style Reveals About Your Summer Plans Chris Lehoux, June 2, 2025 Rosé wine has evolved beyond a simple drink; it has become a cultural expression and a seasonal staple that resonates with personal style and social intention. As the warm weather approaches, the varying styles of rosé signal different summer plans and preferences, ranging from vibrant, lively gatherings to quiet evenings…. Continue Reading
Wine Reviews Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of May 25, 2025 Chris Lehoux, June 1, 2025 Hello and welcome to this week’s exploration of exquisite wine samples that have landed on my doorstep. Here’s a look at the standout bottles I’ve experienced recently, featuring selections from California, Oregon, and Washington. A gold mine for discovering exceptional wines is to delve into the personal projects of assistant… Continue Reading
Wine Aspen Welcomes a New Local Winemaker: Exploring the Cloud Wine Experience Chris Lehoux, June 1, 2025 The time between the loading and unloading of Lift 1A might appear brief, but it proved sufficient for Greg Van Wagner, a local sommelier, to dream up a wine-making collaboration that would soon blossom into Ajax Cellars. Having spent 13 years in the Roaring Fork Valley, Van Wagner decided to… Continue Reading
Wine Top Food and Wine Destinations You Can’t Miss in the Willamette Valley Chris Lehoux, June 1, 2025 The Willamette Valley in Oregon is a haven for food and wine lovers, featuring world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, picturesque vineyard landscapes, and an abundance of farm-to-table dining options. Visitors will discover a wealth of exceptional wineries, restaurants, and accommodations across this stunning region. Stretching from Portland to Eugene, the… Continue Reading
Wine “Natural” Means Nothing: The Backlash Against Greenwashing in the Wine Industry Chris Lehoux, May 31, 2025 Jesse Katz, the founder of Aperture Cellars and Devil Proof Vineyards, is at the forefront of a movement aiming to redefine sustainability in winemaking. As an influential figure in modern American viticulture, Katz has transformed the concept of terroir into a broader philosophy that emphasizes regenerative practices over mere sustainability…. Continue Reading
Wine Washington Wine Excellence: Discovering the Ground Floor of Something Epic Chris Lehoux, May 31, 2025 Washington State’s wine industry is experiencing an exciting transformation. Historically linked to a handful of large producers, the market has surged from around 100 wineries two decades ago to over 1,000 today. This growth has enabled a diversity of voices and innovative ideas to flourish in what remains a relatively… Continue Reading