Arancio Nero d’Avola Sicilia exhibits stewed dark cherry, warm winter spices and elegant cedar notes. A nice wine for Monday through Thursday dinners.
¡Salud!
****
Read more of my wine reviews: jamesthewineguy.wordpress.com
© 2008 James Meléndez / Jaime Patricio Meléndez
1 Comment | 
Nero d'Avola | 
Permalink
Posted by jamesthewineguy
Aquinas Napa Valley Pinot Noir had a synth cork; immediate disappointment; the wine was tart and had some heat from the black pepper.
¡Salud!
****
Read more of my wine reviews: jamesthewineguy.wordpress.com
© 2008 James Meléndez / Jaime Patricio Meléndez
No Comments » | Napa Valley, Pinot Noir | Permalink
Posted by jamesthewineguy
This is the best of the Woodhead Pinot Noirs that I have tasted; harmonious acids; beautiful structure; abundant dark cherry, plum, Eastern simmering spices, and Turkish fig.
¡Salud!
****
Read more of my wine reviews: jamesthewineguy.wordpress.com
© 2008 James Meléndez / Jaime Patricio Meléndez
No Comments » | Pinot Noir, Russian River | Permalink
Posted by jamesthewineguy
A Pinot Noir from Humboldt County? This Pinot Noir had familiar characteristics but the acids did not stitch together the fundamentals of the varietal. Some rose petal, Malabar freshly ground pepper, and cranberry.
¡Salud!
****
Read more of my wine reviews: jamesthewineguy.wordpress.com
© 2008 James Meléndez / Jaime Patricio Meléndez
No Comments » | Humboldt County, Pinot Noir | Permalink
Posted by jamesthewineguy
Roasted red bell pepper, heirloom tomato, raspberry coulis blanked with a generous acid.
¡Salud!
****
Read more of my wine reviews: jamesthewineguy.wordpress.com
© 2008 James Meléndez / Jaime Patricio Meléndez
No Comments » | Mendocino County, Syrah / Shiraz | Permalink
Posted by jamesthewineguy
50% Malbec, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Syrah, 10% Bonarda, 5% Merlot; a rich and complex wine; a wine that speaks to it’s homage that could only come from South America – the Malbec and Bonarda give a distinctive quality; this wine gives black currant, blueberry, cooked cherry, plum orchard, a plethora of winter simmering spices. A nice expression to good taste.
****
Read more of my wine reviews: jamesthewineguy.wordpress.com
© 2008 James Meléndez / Jaime Patricio Meléndez
1 Comment | Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza, Merlot, Syrah / Shiraz | Permalink
Posted by jamesthewineguy
A sparkling Torrontés? A very interesting wine—aromatic; slivered almond, green apple, markedly different than any sparkling wine that you have experienced.
¡Salud!
****
Read more of my wine reviews: jamesthewineguy.wordpress.com
© 2008 James Meléndez / Jaime Patricio Meléndez
No Comments » | Torrontes | Permalink
Posted by jamesthewineguy
Of the Bodega Norton’s Malbecs—this is my favorite. This has gorgeous Malabar pepper, cedar box, cardamom, marjoram, boysenberry, blackberry
¡Salud!
****
Read more of my wine reviews: jamesthewineguy.wordpress.com
© 2008 James Meléndez / Jaime Patricio Meléndez
No Comments » | Malbec, Mendoza | Permalink
Posted by jamesthewineguy
Adriatic fig, plout, cardamom and anise.
¡Salud!
****
Read more of my wine reviews: jamesthewineguy.wordpress.com
© 2008 James Meléndez / Jaime Patricio Meléndez
No Comments » | Chardonnay, Mendoza | Permalink
Posted by jamesthewineguy
Zinfandel from Russian River Valley? Yes.
This Zinfandel gives breadth; I like Zinfandels that have character and a diverse flavor profile. This is one of these Zinfandels. This wine gives eucalyptus, currant, sandalwood, and marjoram.
¡Salud!
****
Read more of my wine reviews: jamesthewineguy.wordpress.com
© 2008 James Meléndez / Jaime Patricio Meléndez
No Comments » | Russian River, Zinfandel | Permalink
Posted by jamesthewineguy
