Comments for Beyond Napa Valley Wine Blog

Comment on Flights! A Showcase of Zinfandels and a Healthy Discussion, by ZAP by Jonathan

Jonathan — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:45:31 +0000

Interesting comments Haydn. I have been a ZAP member for many years, but never attended the Flights program and have stayed away from the Grand Tasting due to the simple fact that it’s far too much at one time. After all, once you’ve tasted 12 or 15 Zins, your palate even with cleansing it with water begins to grow numb, LOL. The crowds aren’t what I enjoy either.

Regardless, I’m still a passionate Zin Advocate though my tastes are for the older CA style.. Extracted, big, alcoholic and jammy.. I tend to like them more from Amador, Lodi and Paso Robles, though I’ve had some older vintages from Dry Creek that were great and Pezzi King is one of my fav Dry Creek Zin wineries!

Comment on Review of the Cougar 2009 Chardonnay, Temecula Valley by Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:36:09 +0000

Thank you so much for the kind review. Even though we are focusing on Italian varietals, the Petizione Chard was brought back by our wine club. Enjoy!

Comment on Top 10 Wines of 2009 by Joe Lange

Joe Lange — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:18:26 +0000

Great to see Lodi make the list – more to come in 2010!

Cheers,

Joe Lange

Comment on Review of the Haythornthwaite 2006 Sauvignon Blanc (Sarah) by Moon over Martinborough

Moon over Martinborough — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:35:39 +0000

I’m just down the road from this vineyard, and yes, you’re right. The wine is fantastic. I highly recommend it. And the vineyard owners, Mark and Susan are just as fantastic as their wine!

Comment on Meeker 2005 Forchini Vineyard Carignane by Gina

Gina — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:35:03 +0000

I just discovered your blog and really enjoyed this article! I love the metaphor of Carignane as the back up singer with the beautiful voice – spot on!

Comment on Review of the Peju Provence by Stacee

Stacee — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:37:52 +0000

Hello Haydn,
Wow – I have worked here at Peju for 10 years and I think this is the best description I have read for our Provence ever!
This wine is great with Turkey during the holidays. I also like drinking it with Spicy Tai and it pairs really well with BBQ!
Next time you are in the valley, please call or email me and I would love to set you up with a special tasting!
Have a great day!
Stacee
Peju Winery
http://www.peju.com
Stacee@peju.com

Comment on Review of the Peju Provence by Maria

Maria — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 03:26:31 +0000

Wonderful description. We have beautiful Indian Summer evenings in Southern California too. This wine and tapas sounds perfect for a relaxing September Friday, late in the afternoon!

Thanks for the tip

Comment on Review of the 2007 Moon Mountain Vineyard Chardonnay Sonoma County by Haydn Adams

Haydn Adams — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 20:27:02 +0000

This winery is not that creamy— as I mentioned the common elements of butter and such are gone. That’s in part to the partial 1/3 stainless steel.

Comment on Review of the 2007 Moon Mountain Vineyard Chardonnay Sonoma County by Maria

Maria — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 16:42:21 +0000

I love creamy chardonnays! Not just the taste and mouthfeel. Somehow they make me think of comfort and luxury at the same time

This wine, and at this price, is a winner.

Thanks for the tip!

Comment on White Zin is not a varietal of wine by ijydinybe

ijydinybe — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:09:42 +0000

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