2007 Cakebread Chardonnay from Napa Valley by Haydn S. Adams | Beyond Napa Valley Wine Blog Appalachian: Napa Valley Alc: 14.3% Haydn gives it: 95 points  While I do have a general predisposition towards anything that comes out of Napa, exceptions have...

What wine goes with Shrimp? I was recently asked by a friend what wines to pair with various foods. In thinking of the questions, I felt it would be a great subject for a series of postings. It seems that shrimp...

2006  Bodegas Martin Codax Ergo Tempranillo by Haydn Adams | Beyond Napa Valley Blog April 16th, 2009 Appalachian: Rioja, Spain 100% Tempranillo Haydn gives it: 91pts Ahh, the little Tempranillo. It seems to be overshadowed by most of the other grapes. So much so that...

2007 Nalle Chardonnay by Haydn Adams | Beyond Napa Valley Wine Blog Hopkins Ranch, Russian River Valley Alcohol: 13.7% Haydn gives it: 93pts One cannot talk about Nalle Wine without talking about Doug Nalle (co-founder with wife Lee) as well. For over...

The beautiful winery that is Matanzas Creek. by Haydn Adams | Beyond Napa Valley Blog Deep inside the heart of Sonoma lies the town of Glen Elen. Comprised of more stop signs than stop lights, it's a town...

I've had quite a few people ask me this question. Before I quickly jump into the answer, a quick look at the reasons why you should use a decanter probably should be addressed. Above anything else, the greatest gift you...