Gramona Cava Brut Imperial Gran Reserva – 2006 – 9.3 – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy

Notes of Kaffir lime, delicate green apple, toasted almond, hint of dried herb and hibiscus.

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Ladera Sagrada Castelo do Papa Godello Valdeorras – 2006 – 8.7 – James Meléndez / Jaime Patricio Meléndez

Dry crisp and delectable white wine from Galicia. The wine deserves food; white fish and shellfish; abundant acids compliment the dried almond, fall straw and a touch of honeydew.

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Tajinaste Valle de La Orotava Blanco – 2006 – 8.9 – James Meléndez / Jaime Patricio Meléndez

This is a remarkable wine; the varietal is Listán Blanco and shows promise and for me a desire to get my hands on more wines from the Canary Islands.  This is a gorgeous wine; elegant structure.  The wine presents with an abundance of dry fruit:  crisp green melon, mission fig, Kaffir lime; the acid is phenomenal.  Get carried away with this wine; easy as a stand-alone wine and elegant with an array of shellfish and seafood.

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Cillar de Silos Crianza Ribera del Duero – 2004 – 8.9 – James Meléndez / Jaime Patricio Meléndez

Deep dark ink in coloration; silky tannins with the right amount of acid.  Red plum coulis, bread toast, Crimini mushroom, and forest floor.

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Viña Valoria Rioja – 1968 – 8.7 – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy

I have read where one reviewer gives this wine a 92; a bit high; I cannot follow suit with that rank. There is an abundance of baked raspberry, plum; some Cinnamon, Allspice, suede and winter bramble. The wine contains the following varietals: Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuelo.

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Crucillon Garnacha Campo de Borja – Spain – 2005 – 8.0 – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy

An inexpensive bottle of Garnacha; Baked red plum, roasted red pepper, bread spices and cedar.

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L’Hereu de Raventós i Blanc – N.V. – 8.8 – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy

A dry cava; crisp green apple, toasted French bread and some citron notes; not overwhelming on fruit coupled with very high fizz.

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Bodegas Arzuaga Ribera del Duero Castillo y Leon Crianza – 2004 – 9.2 – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy

A gorgeous wine with lusty tannins; a wine that will make an impression on you with it’s constituent varietals: Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The wine extends it’s silky deeply jewel toned color to it’s flavor and bouquet. This wine possess mid-Summer’s rose petal, Oaxacan simmering spice, chocolate, Mission fig and blackberry confit.

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Gargola Extremadura Tempranillo Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah – 2003 – 8.5 – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy

This is a dry Spanish blend. I like dry; enjoy it. Not only does this have a dry component it is quite tart and I do think this might be enjoyed with food. This wine exhibits dried cherry, plum, pomegranate, and cranberry.

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Viña Valoria Rioja Cosecha – 2005 – 9.2 – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy

There is something so special about Rioja. The wines are a inspiration of what Spain is all about…food, culture, and the soul of this special place. Rioja is hot not just popular but a tremendous wine with such a clear vision and no pretense. I love to pair Rioja with rich beef or Oaxacan Mole Poblano. Anything else does seem noble or brave enough. Vina Valoria Rioja Cosecha is hard to find but it is worth the search.

This wine is 80% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, 10% Carignane (Mazuelo) – the bottle I drank from was #025704 and exhibited tobacco, leather, chili mulato, eucalyptus, and winter mulling spices. This wine is a tremendous value and I look forward to trying their reservas wines.

The Spanish Table – Berkeley – $14.99 (at time of tasting)

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