Wine Events – A Few Success Points – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy

I attend many wine events every year. I always enjoy tasting the latest vintages, new labels, wines that I have not tasted and wine regions that don’t have a wine distribution path.  And as I always attend I wonder how do people remember what they tasted?  My goal is to taste at least one wine from each table.  That is a tall order especially when there are few hours and a large exhibit hall filled with winery representatives.  I notice that I am one of the few with my iPad ready to take notes.  Some people bring pen and paper but many more bring neither.   There are marketing materials and an occasional exchange of business cards.

There are so many wine labels and I think the chief goal of many brands is to be remembered.  I do think there are many ways to create ways to remember and receive awareness of wines, brands and labels.

I think the following tools can be helpful:

• QR Code(s) – wine brand, label, specific wines – reduces paper that some people may or may not take–easily accessible for later recall
• Softcopy programs – makes writing quick and easy to publish online – which can make for immediate upload to one or many social medias
• A Media / Trade tasting – a section of an event space where trade and media can taste with easy access and so that they can get immediate tasting for reviews, write ups.  It can be hard when media and / or trade needs to taste as much as possible and may miss that opportunity to taste something they want to write up or buy

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Rhone Rangers 2011 Grand Tasting: A Love for Rhone – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy

I enjoy each Rhone Rangers and especial this years grand tasting.  Each tasting I plan on tasting everything—I start as soon as the event is opened and stay to the very close.    I could not taste everything but I sought out as representative body of wine that I could.

Syrah has been noted on a downtrend with sales down 11% according to Nielsen.  A few winery representatives I spoke with said the environment was tough and many were optimistic about the future.  And there were a few labels that were calling the contents a blend when in fact they could have been called a Syrah.

Rhone Rangers was a very good showing to reveal Syrah’s diversity—and this diversity is key to many a wide range of tastes.  I don’t think wine producers were trying to make Syrah the “next big thing” as the total acres are far from outpacing Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or even Pinot Noir.  Syrah is not only has diversity in terms of standing on it’s own it also is a dynamic wine to blend.

US Syrah is here to stay and I think the downtrend is only temporary.  There are simply too many great Syrah to not only be tasted but to be enjoyed not as one time buy but an ongoing trend.

This tasting also highlighted dazzling Mourvèdre and Grenache—probably the best tasting I have had in quite a number of vintages.

My rankings for the wines I tasted at Rhone Rangers 2011.  I will write up each wine at a later point.

Novy Family Rosella Vineyard Santa Lucia Highland Syrah – 2008 – 9.2

Novy Family Rosella Syrah – 2008 – 9.2

Zaca Mesa Santa Ynez Valley Estate Reserve Syrah – 2007 – 9.2

Kenneth Volk Live Oak Vineyard Paso Robles Viognier -  2009 – 9.2

Zenaida Paso Robles Petite Sirah – 2008 – 9.2

Zenaida Paso Robles GSM Wanderlust – 2008 – 9.1

Andrew Murray Terra Bella Vineyard Paso Robles Grenache – 2008 – 9.1

Zenaida Paso Robles Hell Block Syrah = 2007 – 9.1

Zaca Mesa Santa Ynez Valley Roussanne – 2007 – 9.1

Robert Hall Paso Robles Rhone de Robles – 2007 – 9.1

Kenneth Volk Nielson Vineyard Santa Maria Valley Syrah – 2007 – 91

Kenneth Volk Enz Valley Lime Kiln Valley Mourvèdre – 2007 – 9.1

Miraflores El Dorado Syrah – 2004 – 9.1

Cabot Humboldt County Kimberley’s Syrah – 2008 – 9.1

Kenneth Volk Nevarez Vineyard Santa Maria Valley Roussanne – 2008 – 9.1

Kenneth Volk Rio San Benito Grenache 2008 – 9. 1

Novy Family Judge Family Vineyard Grenache – 2007- 9 1

Andrew Murray Reserve Syrah – 2007 – 9.1

Anglim Paso Robles Syrah – 2005 – 9.1

Anglim Hastings Ranch Paso Robles Mourvèdre – 2007 -  9.1

Cabot Humboldt County Kimberley’s Vineyard Syrah – 2006 – 9.1

La Diligence Stagecoach Vineyard Napa Valley Syrah –2008 – 9.1

Quivera Dry Creek Valley Grenache – 2008 – 9.1

Ridge Lytton Estate Petite Sirah  -2009 – 9.1

Lone Madrone The Will – 2007 – 9.1

Martinelli Zio Tony Russian River Valley Syrah – 2007 – 9.1

Maclaren Russian River Valley Syrah – 2008 – 9.2

Maclaren Dry Stack Vineyard Syrah – 2008 – 9.1

Kaleidos Paso Robles Grenache – 2006 – 9.1

Stoplman Santa Ynez Valley Estate Syrah – 2009 – 9.1

JC Rock Pile Vineyard Syrah – 2007 – 9.1

Dobbes Sundown Vineyard Rogue Valley Syrah – 2007 – 9.1

Lone Madrone La Mezcla White Blend – 2008 – 9.0

Holly Hill Estate Mourvèdre – 2009 – 9.0 –

JC Stagecoach Marsanne – 2008 – 9.0

JC Eagle Point Ranch Syrah – 2007 – 9.0

J. Lohr Paso Robles Gesture GSM – 2008 – 9.0

J. Lohr Paso Robles Mourvèdre – 2008 – 9.0

J. Lohr Tower Road Petite Sirah – 2008 – 9.0

Kaleidos Paso Robles Syrah – 2006 – 9.0

Minassian-Young Paso Robles Mourvèdre – 2007 – 9.0

Clay House Estate Petite Sirah 2007 – 9.0

Saarlos Los Olivos Grenache Blanc – 2009 – 9.0

Saarlos Los Olivos Syrah – 2008 – 9.0

Stoplman la cuadrilla Santa Ynez Valley – 2009 – 9.0 -

Stoplman Santa Ynez Valley Reserve Syrah – 9.0

Quivera Dry Creek Valley Elusive Red Blend – 2008 – 9.0

Quivera Dry Creek Valley Mourvèdre – 2007 – 9.0

Paradise Vineyard Paradise View Sonoma Coast Syrah – 2007 – 9.0

Chateau St. Michelle Ethos Syrah – 2007 – 9.0 –

Adelaida Paso Robles The Vision – 2008 – 9.0

Bonny Doon Bien Nacido Syrah – 2007 – 9.0

Ridge Lytton Estate Syrah Grenache Blend – 2006 – 9.0 -

Ridge Lytton Estate Grenache – 2009 – 9.0

Zaca Mesa  Estate Santa Ynez Valley Viognier – 2009 – 9.0 –

Andrew Murray Santa Ynez White Blend – 2010  – 9.0

Zaca Mesa Santa Ynez Valley Grenache Blanc – 2008 – 9.0

Cabot Humboldt County Syrah – 2007 – 9.0

Cabot Humboldt County Klamath Cuvee – 2007 – 9.0

Lone Madrone Points West Paso Robles  White Blend – 2008 – 9.0

Lone Madrone La Mezcla Paso Robles Red Blend – 2007 – 9.0

Kenneth Volk Enz Valley Lime Kiln Valley Mourvèdre – 2008 – 9.0

Miner Family Simpson Vineyard California Viognier– 2009 – 9.0

Miner Family Odyssey Napa Valley Rhone Blend – 2008 – 9.0

Zaca Mesa Santa Ynez Valley Z Cuvee – 2007 – 9.0

Miraflores El Dorado Syrah – 2005 – 9.0 -

Zaca.Mesa Santa Ynez Valley Estate Syrah – 2007 – 9.0

Andrew Murray Watch Hill Santa Barbara Syrah -  2008 – 9.0

Zaca Mesa Santa Ynez Valley Z Three – 2006 – 9.0

La Diligence Napa Valley Marsanne – 2009 – 9.0

Novy Family Russian River Valley Syrah – 2007 – 9.0

Zenaida Paso Robles Grenache Blanc – 2010 – 8.9

Robert Hall Paso Robles Syrah – 2008 – 8.9

Angilm  Paso Robles Grenache – 2006 – 8.9

Martinelli Lolita Ranch Russian River Valley Syrah – 2007 – 8.9

J. Lohr South Ridge Paso Robles – 2009 – 8.9

Adelaida Paso Robles Grenache – 2008  – 8.9

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ZAP (Zinfandel Advocates and Producers) 2011 Grand Tasting Scores – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy

Each yearly visit to ZAP is a reminder that wine tasting season has begun in the bay area.  Ft. Mason plays host to the yearly event—this year celebrating 20 years and is the only wine event to use both the Herbst and Festival Pavilions.   I do look forward to attending each year and this year was no exception.

I liked the mini stations highlighting Zinfandel blends—I think that was essential to showing the event goers Zinfandels flexibility and how well this varietal plays well with others.

I mentioned to someone that I was going to ZAP and their response was that “all Zinfandels are the same.”  I said that he should go and (re)discover Zinfandel—such a large variation of styles that there wasn’t one to be found but many that he would probably enjoy.

After a while I stopped thinking that I was drinking Zinfandel—I was drinking wine and each table I went to I didn’t anticipate what each wine would be like but rather what surprises might uncover.

Here are my scores for the wines that I tasted:

Baldwin Rattle Snake Ridge Vineyard Sonoma Valley Zinfandel – 2008 – 9.3

Moss Roxx Ancient Vine Lodi Zinfandel – 2006 – 9.2

Sauzal Century Vines Alexander Valley Zinfandel – 2007 – 9.2

Barney Lane Lizzy James Lodi Zinfandel – 2008 – 9.2

Ballentine Block 9 Reserve Napa Valley Zinfandel – 2007 – 9.2

Baldwin Sonoma Valley Dawn Hill Ranch Zinfandel – 2007- 9.1

Bedrock Dolinskey Ranch Heirloom Old Vine Russian River Valley Zinfandel – 2009 – 9.1

C.G. di Aire American Legend Shenandoah Valley Zinfandel – 2008 – 9.1

Calcareous Twisted Sisters Paso Robles Zinfandel – 2007 – 9.1

Edmeades Mendocino County Zinfandel – 2008 – 9.1

Fontanella Napa Valley Zinfandel – 2009 – 9.1

Grgich Napa Valley Zinfandel – 2007 9.1

Haraszthy Napa Valley Howell Mtn Zinfandel – 2008 -  9.1

Kenneth Volk Enz Vineyard Lime Kiln Valley Zinfandel – 2007 – 9.1

Klinker Brick Old Ghost Old Vine Zinfandel – 2004 – 9.

Novy Papera Ranch Russian River Valley Zinfandel – 2009 – 9.

Ridge Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel – 2008 – 9.1

Spenker Estate Lodi Zinfandel – 2002 – 9.1

Sbragia Italos Alexander Valley Zinfandel – 2007 – 9.1

Sbragia La Promesa Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2008 – 9.1

Starry Night The Caboose Alexander Valley Zinfandel – 2006 – 9.1

Stepehen & Walker Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel – 2007 – 9.1

Trione Home Ranch Dry Creek Valey Zinfandel – 2008 – 9.1

XYZin 100 – 2008 – 9.1 – Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel

Z52 Truchard Carneros Zinfandel –2006 – 9.1

Sauzal Private Reserve Alexander Valley Zinfandel – 2007 – 9.0

Sbragia Gino Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel – 2008 – 9.0

Kuleto Estate Napa Valley Zinfandel  2008 – 9.0

Lava Cap El Dorado Resesrve Zinfandel – 2008 – 9.0

M2 Source Vineyard Lodi Zinfandel – 2008 – 9.0

J. Rickards Old Vine Brignoli Vineyard Alexander Valley Zinfandel 2008 – 9.0

Fields Old Vine Zinfandel Sherman Family Lodi Zinfandel – 2009 – 9.0

Fritz Reserve Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel – 2007 – 9.0

Haraszthy Lodi Zinfandel – 2008 – 9.0

Hearthstone Paso Robles Zinfandel – 2007 – 9.0

Hendry Block 7 & 22 Napa Valley Zinfandel – 2007 – 9.0

Ottimino Von Weidlich Russian River Valley Zinfandel – 2006 – 9.0

Naughty Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel -9.0

Macchia Oblivious Dry Farmed Lodi Zinfandel – 2009 – 9.0

Martorana Alexander Valley Zinfandel – 2007 – 9.0

B.R. Cohn Olive Hill Sonoma Valley Zinfandel 2008 – 9.0

Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Zinfandel – 2008 – 9.0

Amphora Rivett Vineyard Dry Creek Valey Zinfandel – 2007 – 9.0

Alderbrook Dry Creek Valley Estate Zinfandel – 2007 – 9.0

Brown Estate Micky’s Block Napa Valley – 2009 – 9.0

Ballentine Block 11 Napa Valley Zinfandel – 2006 – 9.0

Bartholomew Park Sonoma Valley Zinfandel  – 2007 – 9.0

Bella Lily Hill Estate Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel – 2008 – 9.0

Black Sears Napa Valley Howell Mountain Zinfandel- 2008 -  9.0

Brutocao Mendocino County Reserve Zinfandel – 2007 – 9.0

C.G. di Aire  Shenandoah Valley Zinfandel – 2006 – 9.0

C.G. di Aire Southern Exposure Sierra Foothills Zinfandel – 2006 – 9.0

Cakebread Red Hills Lake County Zinfandel -2008 – 9.0

Calcareous Paso Zinfandel – 2008 – 9.0

Calstar Alta Lodi Zinfandel – 2007 – 9.0

Carlisle Martinelli Road Vineyard Russian River Valley Zinfandel – 2009 – 9.0

Cedarville El Dorado Estate Zinfandel – 2008 – 9.0

Charter Oaks Napa Valley Estate Zinfandel – 2008 – 9.0

Dogwood Cellars Mendocino County Zinfandel – 2007 – 9.0

Downing Family Fly by Night Oakville Zinfandel – 2007 – 9.0

Easton Amador County Zinfandel – 2009 – 9.0

Eston Shenandoah Zinfandel – 2007 – 9.0

Rancho San Miguel Starr Road Vineyard Russian River Valley Zinfandel – 2008 – 9.0

Puccioni Old Vine Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel – 2007 – 9.0

Rancho Zabago Monte Rosso Vineyard Zinfandel – 9.0 – 2008

Rock Wall Wine Sonoma County Zinfandel – 2008 -  9.0

Rock Wall Wine Stagecoach Napa Valley Zinfandel – 2007 – 9.0

Rombauer Fiddlestone Amador County Zinfandel – 2008 – 9.0

Saddleback Old Vine Napa Valley Zinfandel – 2007 – 9.0

Sapphire Hill Winberrie Vineyard Russian River Valley Zinfandel – 2008 – 9.0

Scott Garvey 1869 Amador County Zinfandel – 2007- 9.0

Spenker Lodi Rustic Red Zinfandel – 2008 – 9.0

St. Amant Marian;s Vineyard Lodi Zinfandel – 2009 – 9.0

St. Amant Mohr Fry Old Vine Lodi  Zinfandel – 2009 – 9.0

V. Sattui Gilsson Vineyard Russian River Valley Zinfandel – 2008 – 9.0

V. Sattui Russian River Valley Zinfandel – 2008 – 9.0

ZSynthesis Lodi Zinfandel – 2009 – 9.0

Z52 Lodi Zinfandel 2007 – 9.0

XYZin Russian River Valley Zinfandel 50 – 2008 – 9.0

Z52 Agnes Vineyard Lodi  Zinfandel – 2006 – 9.0

Seghesio San Lorenzo Vineyard Alexander Valley Zinfandel – 2008 – 9.0

Sinfarosa Mandurria – 2008 – 9.0

St. Francis Old Vine Sonoma County Zinfandel – 2008 – 9.0

Stepehen & Walker Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel – 2008 – 9.0

Steele Old Vine Zinfandel – 2007 – 9.0

Trentadue Estate Alexander Valley Zinfandel – 2009 – 9.0

Storybook Mountain Mayacamas Range Napa Valley  Zinfandel -  2009 – 9.0

Talty Napa Valley Filice Connolly Vineyard Zinfandel – 2008 – 9.0

Candor Lot 2 Zinfandel – MV – 8.9

Carlisle Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel- 2009 – 8.9

Calstar Za Za Zin Star Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel – 2007 – 8.9

Adeilada Esate Paso Robles Zinfandel – 2008 – 8.9

Alexander Valley Alexander School Reserve Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel – 2006 – 8.9

Amphora Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel – 2007 – 8.9

Artezin Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2009 8.9

Chatom Calaveras County Zinfandel – 2006 – 8.9

Chiarello Family Giana Old Vine Zinfandel Napa Valley -  2009 – 8.9

Claudia Springs John Ricetti Redwood Valley Zinfandel – 2007 – 8.9

Dendor Patton Mendocino County Old Vine Zinfandel – 2007 – 8.9

Frank Family Napa Valley Zinfandel – 2008 – 8.9

Gugliemo Private Resesrve Estate Santa Clara County Zinfandel – 2007 – 8.9

Haraszthy Amador Zinfandel – 2008 – 8.9

McCay Trulucks Lodi Zinfandel – 2007 – 8.9

Millaire Ghirardelli Caleveras County Zinfandel – 2007 – 8.9

MoniClaire Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel – 2008 – 8.9

Mantra Alexander Valley Zinfandel – 2006 – 8.9

Marr Old Vine Mendocino County Zinfandel – 2007 – 8.9

Kokomo Pauline’s Vineyard Dry Creek Valley  Zinfandel – 2008 – 8.9

Hartford Russian River Valley – 2009 – 8.9

Hunt Cellars Rocket Man Paso Robles Zinfandel – 2007 – 8.9

Opolo summit creek Paso Robles Zinfandel – 2008 – 8.9

Mounts Family Cypress Zinfandel – 2008 – 8.9

Proulx Willow Creek Farm Paso Robles Zinfandel – 2007 – 8.9

Paso Creek Paso Robles Zinfandel – 2007 -  8.9

Ridge Geyserville Sonoma County Zinfandel – 2008 – 8.9

Rotta Giubbini Vineyard Paso Robles Zinfandel – 2006 – 8.9

Sauzal Family Alexander Valley Zinfandel – 2008 – 8.9

Selby Sonoma County Port – 2007 – 8.9

Sextant Paso Robles Zinfandel 2008 – 8.9

Sinfarosa Mandurria – 2007 – 8.9

Sinfarrosa Zinfandel & malvasia – 2009 – 8.9

XYZin 10 California Zinfandel – 2008 – 8.9

St. Amant Mohr Fry Ranch Old Vine Lodi Zinfandel – 2008 – 8.9

The Federalist Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel – 2007 – 8.9

Starry Night Old Vine Russian River Valley Zinfandel – 2007 – 8.9

Deep Purple Lodi Zinfandel – 2009 – 8.8

Artezin Mendocino County Zinfandel – 2007 – 8.8

Bonneau Egret Amador County Zinfandel – 2007 – 8.8

B.R. Cohn Sonoma Valley  Zinfandel 2007 – 8.8

Egret Shannednoah Zinfandel – 2008 – 8.8-

Haraszthy Sonoma County Zinfandel – 2008 – 8.8

Klinker Brick Lodi Zinfandel – 2008 – 8.8 –

Sausal Family Alexander Valley Zinfandel – 2008 – 8.8

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Winery Visit: Imagery Estate – 9.2 – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy

Always enjoy my visits to Imagery Estate.  A beautiful Sonoma Valley location and sister winery to Benziger winery.   This winery situated in Glen Ellen is also proximate to Arrowood.  Imagery Estate for their art work focus both in the art work on site but also the art work featured on their wine labels.  You will see an impressive display of all or nearly of all the bottles they have produced.  They have a variety of varietals – everything from Viognier, Barbera, Syrah, Tempranillo, Malbec, to Cabernet Sauvignon.  Their 2001 Barbera was dynamite and it was a gift that I had received several years ago.  Opening the bottle up I did expect a nice wine but was completely surprised on the exceptional quality and focus.  And a very welcoming staff promise a good visit to all that enter.

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Imagery Estate Winery

14335 Hwy 12

Glen Ellen, CA 95442

(707) 935-4500

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Family Winemakers of California Grand Tasting 2010 – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy

Each year I anticipate each grand tasting of the Family Winemakers of California for many reasons; I love the discovery of new wineries and to be able to enjoy all varietals.  This year I was only able to attend the Monday event as each year I attend both Sunday and Monday.   So my reviews weigh heavily on red wines.  A great event and showing.  Napa Cabernet Sauvignons showing strongly along with the diverse Paso Robles and Central Coast regions.  A definitive event–here are the scores I gave each wine.

§       Nickel & Nickel Kelham Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – 2007 – 9.4

§       Nickel & Nickel State Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 – 9.3

§       Merry Edwards Flax Vineyard Russian River Valley Flax Pinot Noir – 2007 – 9.3

§       Maroon Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon – 2007 – 9.3

§       Cartograph Sonoma Coast Pisces Pinot Noir 2008 -  9.3

§       Charnu Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 – 9.3

§       Elizabeth Spencer Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir – 2008 – 9.3

§       Peter Paul Napa valley Cabernet Sauvignon – 2008 – 9.2

§       Tayson Pierce Cabernet Sauvignon – 2006  - 9.2

§       Staglin Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon -  2006 – 9.2

§       Elizabeth Spencer Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – 2007 – 9.2

§       Elizabeth Spencer Sonoma Coast Chardonnay – 2008  – 9.2

§       Paul Hobbs Russian River Valley Chardonnay – 2008 – 9.2

§       Paul Hobbs Russian River Valley Pinot Noir – 2008 – 9.2

§       Charter Oaks Mt Veeder Hillside Cabernet Sauvignon – 2007 – 9.2

§       Nickel & Nickel John C. Sullenger Vineyard  Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – 2007 -  9.2

§       Lone Madrone Paso Robles Tannat – 2005 – 9.2

§       Dragonette MJM Red Blend -  2007 – 9.2

§       Hestan Hestan Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – 2005 – 9.2

§       Hitching Post Fiddlestick Vineyard Pinot Noir – 2006 – 9.2

§       Hitching Post GENERATION RED Santa Barbara County  – 2007 – 9.2

§       Mayacamas Mt Veeder Merlot – 2005 – 9.2

§       Guilliams Spring Mountain District Merlot – 2005 – 9.2

§       Merry Edwards Coppersmith Russian River Valley Pinot Noir – 2008 – 9.2

§       Merry Edwards Olivet Lane Russian River Valley Pinot Noir – 2008 – 9.2

§       Maroon Yountviille Cabernet Sauvignon – 2006 – 9.2

§       Maroon Maroon Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – 2007 – 9.2

§       Sycamore Monterey County Syrah 2008 – 9.2

§       Mercy Cedar Lane Arroyo Grande Pinot Noir – 2008 – 9.2

§       Tayson Pierce Cabernet Sauvignon – 2008 – 9.1

§       Tayson Pierce Cabernet Sauvignon – 2007  – 9.1

§       Staglin Estate Napa Valley Chardonnay – 2008 – 9.1

§       Mercy Arroyo Grande Pinot Noir – 2008 – 9.1

§       Martorana Dry Creek Valley  Merlot – 2006 – 9.1

§       Egret Sonoma Valley Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – 2006 – 9.1

§       Elizabeth Spencer Mendocino Sauvignon Blanc – 2009 – 9.1

§       Nickel & Nickel Vogt Vineyard Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon – 2007 – 9.1

§       Mitchella Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon – 2007  – 9.1 -

§       Merry Edwards Russian River Valley Pinot Noir – 2007 – 9.1

§       Dragonnete Santa Ynez Valley Syrah – 2007 – 9.1

§       Elizabeth Spencer Mendocino Petite Sirah – 2007 – 9.1

§       Charnu Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 – 9.1

§       Wallis Diamond Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon – 2008 – 9.1

§       Ripken Lodi Malbec  – 2007 -  9.1

§       Hawley Oehlman Vineyard  Russian River Valley  Pinot Noir – 2008 – 9.1

§       Hawley Ponzo Vineyard Russian River Valley Zinfandel 2008 – 9.1

§       Sycamore Monterey County Pinot Noir – 2008 – 9.1

§       Hawley Sonoma County Viognier – 2009 – 9.1

§       Heintz Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir – 2007 – 9.1

§       Rosati Mendocino Cabernet Sauvignon – 2005 – 9.1

§       Guilliams Spring Mountain District Cabernet Franc – 2006 – 9.1

§       Hopper Creek Estate Napa Valley Merlot – 2006 – 9.1

§       Ispiri Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – 2007 – 9.1

§       Hawley Dry Creek Valley  Merlot-  2004 – 9.1

§       Heintz Sonoma Coast Late Harvest Chardonnay – 2006 – 9.1

§       Mayacamas Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon – 2004 – 9.1

§       M2 Trio Red Blend – 2007 – 9.0

§       M2 Row 23 Petite Sirah – 2007 – 9.0

§       M2 Clone 6 Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 9.0

§       Dragonette Fiddlestix Vineyard Santa Rita Hiills Pinot Noir – 2008 – 9.0

§       Paul Hobbs Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvgignon  2007 9.0

§       York Creek Spring Mountain District Cabernet Franc – 2006 – 9.0

§       York Creek Spring Mountain District Petit Verdot – 2006 – 9.0

§       Wallis Diamond Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon – 2007 – 9.0

§       Peter Paul Russian River Valley Pinot Noir – 2008 – 90

§       Vihuela Paso Robles Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon – 9.0 – 2007

§       Vihuela Paso Robles Syrah – 2004 – 9.0

§       Charter Oaks The Zin Mind Napa Valley 2008 9.0

§       Naumann Santa Cruz Mountains Merlot – 2007 – 9.0

§       Ceja Carneros Pinot Noir -  2007 – 9’0

§       Lone Madrone La Mezcla Roja – 2009 – 9.0

§       M2 Lodi Old Vine Soucie Vineyard Zinfandel – 2008 – 9.0

§       Merry Edwards Meredith Estate Russian River Valley Pinot Noir – 2007- 9.0

§       Olin Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon – 2006 – 9.0

§       Orentano Russian River Valley Pinot Noir – 2008 – 9.0

§       Cavus Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon – 2006 – 9.0

§       Stonehedge Napa Valley Merlot -  2007 – 9.0

§       Hawley Estate Hawley Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon – 2006 – 9.0

§       Hopper Creek Jonquil Vineyard Napa Valley Petite Sirah – 2006 – 9.0

§       Hitching Post Highliner Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir – 2007 – 9.0

§       Heintz Sonoma Coast Syrah 2007 – 9.0

§       Jones Family Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – 2007 – 9.0

§       Joseph Family Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – 2006 – 9.0

§       Hitching Post Santa Barbara County Syrah – 2007 – 9.0

§       Cain Concept Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – 2006 – 9.0

§       Cain Five Spring Mountain District Napa Valley Red Blend – 2006 – 9.0

§       Ispiri Maylena Alexander Valley Red Blend – 2007 – 9.0

§       M2 Lodi Artist Series Zinfandel – 2008 – 8.9

§       Lone Madrone The Will Red Blend – 2007 – 8.9

§       Dragonette Santa Ynez Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2008 – 8.9

§       Martorana Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – 2006 – 8.9

§       Maroon Napa Valley Pinot Noir   – 2006 – 8.9

§       Ceja Carneros Chardonnay – 2008 – 8.9

§       Charter Oaks Monte Rosso Sonoma Valley Old Vine Zinfandel – 2007 – 8.9

§       Naumann Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay – 2005 – 8.9

§       Niner Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon – 2006 – 8.9

§       Clos Tita Gironde Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon – 2006 – 8.9

§       Sycamore Monterey County Cabernet Sauvignon – 2008 – 8.9

§       Orentano Russian River Valley Pinot Noir – 2006 – 8.9

§       Ceja Vino De Casa Napa Valley White Blend – 2008 -  8.8

§       Mitchella Paso Robles  Shameless Red Blend – 2008 – 8.8

§       Mitchella  Paso Robles Shiraz – 2007 – 8.8

§       Ripken Lodi Petite Sirah – 2007 – 8.8

§       Ripken Lodi El Matador Tempranillo – 2006 – 8.8

§       Orentano Russian River Valley Pinot Noir – 2007 -8.8

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Wine Wednesday Virtual Tasting: #WineWednesdayTasting – May 19, 2010 – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy

Wine Wednesday is a virtual tasting to be held this coming Wednesday, May 19, 2010 on Twitter.  This event is to bring all wine interested people together on #WineWednesday to enjoy a virtual tasting—this can be a virtual tasting coupled with inviting friends and family for both a virtual and literal event.

#WineWednesdayTasting start time is when it is most appropriate to open a bottle or bottles to taste and tweet.  Tweet: notes, thoughts, impressions, recommendations, your rating, pics, and video.  Open a bottle that you have been wanting to open, open a varietal that you have never tried before, try a wine from an wine region that you have always wanted to try, there is a plethora of options.

I have suggested at #WineOclock which is a time that you typically start enjoying a glass of wine in the evening.  Enjoying wine in your wine appropriate enjoyment time will vary for everyone and that is the exciting part of this experience to come.  I plan to open a bottle of wine at 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time. (5/19)

I can envision this being a weekly event on #WineWednesday and enjoying a general or themed tasting.  I can envision that this be something to be enjoyed by everyone.  And that this be a way to enjoy about a variety of wines that perhaps we might not have had an opportunity to enjoy or to be aware.  I look forward to starting this adventure!

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Rhone Rangers Grand Tasting San Francisco – March 28 2010 – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy

Another fantastic Grand Tasting at Rhone Rangers 2010 in San Francisco.  The US Rhone varietals have been not just improving vintage over vintage but definitive styles are created, developed and honed in on.  This years tasting was not as crowded in years past–partly due to economic reasons–but I would expect as the economy turns around attendance will pick up.  Rhone Rangers is a special place to come and enjoy a set of varietals that does not have the following of the Bordeaux or Burgundy set–it is a splendid time for the senses to try something new and something familiar.  I have published a few of these entries and working toward completing a review of each wine.

Frick Owl Hill Dry Creek Valley Counoise – 2007 – 9.3

Pride Mountain Sonoma County Syrah – 2007 – 9.3

Miner Famly La Diligence Syrah – 2007 – 9.3

Villa Creek Damas Noir Paso Robles Mourvèdre – 2007 – 9.2

Novy Family Santa Lucia Highlands Syrah – 2007 – 9.2

Novy Family Rosella Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Syrah – 2007 – 9.2

Aver Family Blessings Petite Sirah – 2007 – 9.1

Carina 7 Percent Santa Ynez Valley Red Blend – 2007 – 9.1

Frick Gannon Vineyard Dry Creek Valley Viognier – 2007 – 9.1

Eric Kent Kalen’s Big Boy Blend Bennett Valley Syrah – 2007 – 9.1

Miner Family La Diligence Napa Valley Marsanne – 2008 – 9.1

Novy Famliy Russian River Viognier – 2007 – 9.1

Anglim Paso Robles Roussanne – 2007 – 9.1

Hagafen Napa Valley Sonoma Valley Reserve Syrah – 2005 – 9.1

Lawer Family 2007 – 9.1

Michaud Estate Chalone Syrah – 2004 – 9.1

Quady North Flagship Applegate Syrah – 2006 – 9.1

Villa Creek James Berry Vineyard Red Blend – 2007 – 9.1

Chamisal Estate Edna Valley Syrah Califia – 2007 – 9.1

DH Gustafson Dry Creek Mountain Vineyard Petite Sirah – 2006 – 9.1

Tercero Red Blend Santa Barbara The Climb Red Blend – 2007 – 9.1

Tercero Tierra Alta Vineyard Santa Ynez Valley Syrah – 2007 – 9.0

Tercero Camp 4 Vineyard Santa Ynez Valley Grenache Blanc – 2006 – 9.0

Tercero Red Blend Santa Barbara County Cuvee Christie Red Blend – 2007 – 9.0

Derby San Luis Obispo County Petite Sirah – 2006 – 9.0

Harrison Clarke Estate Santa Ynez Valley Cuvee Charlotte Syrah – 2006 – 9.0

Anglim Paso Robles Syrah – 2007 – 9.0

Anglim Paso Robles Best Barrel Red Blend – 2005 – 9.0

DH Gustafson Dry Creek Mountain Vineyard Petite Sirah – 2007 – 9.0

Chamisal Estate Eda Valley Grenache – 2006 – 9.0

Arnot-Roberts Hudson North Block Carneros Syrah – 2008 – 9.0

Clavo Cellars Paso Roble Dreamer Petite Sirah – 2007 – 9.0

David Girard El Dorado Red Blend – 2005 – 9.0

Domaine Serene Del Rio Rouge Valley Syrah – 2005 – 9.0

Anglim Cerise French Camp Vineyard Paso Robles Red Blend – 2006 – 9.0 Fleming Jenkins Maden Ranch Livermore Valley Syrah – 2007 – 9.0

Folin Estate Rogue Valley Syrah – 2006 – 9.0

Katin Del Rio Rogue Valley Syrah – 2007 – 9.0

Michaud Estate Chalone Syrah – 2005 – 9.0

Novy Family Napa Valley Syrah – 9.0

Sawtooth Snake River Syrah – 2007 – 9.0

Tablas Creek Esprit de Beaucastel Paso Robles Red Blend – 2007 – 9.0

Hagafen Napa Valley Estate Syrah – 2007 – 8.9

Halter Estate Paso Robles Syrah – 2006 – 8.9

Holly’s Hill Patriarche Red Blend – 2007 – 8.9

Anglim Bien Nacido Vineyard Santa Barbara County Viognier – 2007 – 8.9

Aver Family California Hope Red Blend – 2007 – 8.9

Bella Lily Hill Estate Dry Creek Valley Syrah – 2007 – 8.9

Bella Lily Hill Estate Dry Creek Valley Petite Sirah – 2007 – 8.9

Bink Yorkville Highlands Mendocino County Melange – 2007 – 8.9

Black Sheep Dusty Lane Calaveras County Cinsault – 2008 – 8.9

Carina Tierra Alta Vineyard Santa Barbara Grenache – 2007 – 8.9

Fleming Jenkins Black Ridge Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains Syrah – 2007 – 8.9

Epiphany Stage Coach Vineyard Napa Valley Syrah – 2007 – 8.9

Frick Estate Owl Hill Dry Creek Valley Grenache Blanc – 2007 – 8.9

Jemrose Foggy Knoll Bennett Valley Grenache – 2007 – 8.9

Pride Mountain Sonoma County Viognier – 2008 – 8.9

Quady North Steelhead Run Vineyard – 2007 – 8.9

Michaud Estate Chalone Marsanne – 2007 – 8.9

Terre Rouge Sierra Foothills Roussanne – 2007 – 8.9

Terre Rouge Sierra Foothills Syrah 2006 – 8.9

Hagafen Lodi Roussanne – 2008 – 8.9

Quady North 4-2A Rogue Valley Syrah – 2007 – 8.9

Miner Family Simpson Vineyard Viognier – 2008 – 8.9

Sarah’s Estate Santa Clara Valley Roussanne – 2008 – 8.9

Tercero Santa Barbara County Petite Sirah – 2007 – 8.9

Lawer Family 3 Coins Viognier – 2008 – 8.9

Chamisal Estate Edna Valley Syrah – 2007 – 8.9

Sawtooth Snake River Viognier – 2007 – 8.9

Lawer Family 3 Coins Knights Family Syrah – 2006 – 8.9

Epiphany Santa Barbara County Grenache Blanc – 2008 – 8.8

Eric Kent Kalen’s Big Boy Blend Bennett Valley Syrah – 2008 – 8.8

Caliza Azimuth Paso Robles Santa Ynez Red Blend – 2007 – 8.8

Anglim Paso Robles Cameo White Blend – 2006 – 8.8

Frick Dry Creek Valley Cinsault – 8.8

Jada Hell’s Kitchen Red Blend – 8.8

Villa Creek Paso Robles White Blend – 2000 – 8.8

Truchard Carneros Syrah – 2006 – 8.8

Curtis Vogelzang Vineyard Santa Ynez Valley Mourvèdre – 2006 – 8.8

Curtis Vogelzang Vineyard Santa Ynez Valley Syrah – 2006 – 8.8

Hawks Butte Vineyard Yorkville Highlands Mendocino County Syrah– 2005 – 8.8

Tercero Watch Hill Vineyard Santa Barbara County Grenache – 2006 – 8.8

Tercero Camp 4 Vineyard Santa Ynez Valley Mourvèdre– 2006 – 8.8

Sarah’s Santa Clara Valley Carignan – 2007 – 8.8

Sarah’s Besson Vineyard Santa Clara Valley Marsanne – 2008 – 8.8

Anglim Paso Robles Grenache – 2005 – 8.7

Micheal-David Incognito Lodi Viognier – 2007 – 8.6

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Celebrate South Africa 2010 Tasting – San Francisco – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy

Celebrate South African 2010 in San Francisco’s SoMA district in an event space was a nice breakaway from Ft. Mason.  This tasting and assembly of South African wines show not just maturity of the industry but bold and dynamic wines being produced.  This is one fo the best South African tastings that I have ever enjoyed.  Still need to write up each entry–but in the mean times is this wine lists of wines that tasted:

Majors Hill Robertson Pinotage – 2007 – 9.2

Cederberg Cellars Cederberg Shiraz – 2005 – 9.2

Delheim Stellenbosch Grand Reserve –2004 – 9.2

Stellekaya Stellenbosch Cape Gross Red Blend – 2005 – 9.2

Niels Verberg Western Cape Shiraz – 2004 – 9.2

Boekenhoutskloof Franschoek Syrah 2007 – 9.2

De Trafford Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon – 2006 – 9.1

Ridgeback Paarl Master’s Choice – 2005 – 9.1

Raka Klein River Quinary – 2005 – 9.1

La Petite Ferm Coastal Region Paarl Franschhoek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – 2006 – 9.1

Delheim Stellenbosch Sauvingn Blanc – 2007 – 9.1

Delheim Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon – 2004 – 9.1

Graham Beck Blanc de Blancs – 2006 – 9.1

South Hill Overberg Elgin Sauvignon Blanc – 2008 – 9.1

Lynx Xanache Coastal Paarl Franschhoek Bordeaux Blend – 2006 – 9.1

Dornier E state Stellenbosch Donatus Red – 2007 – 9.1

Diemersfontein Reserve Wellington Pinotage – 2006 – 9.1

Stellekaya Stellenbosch Shiraz – 2008 -  9.0

Boland Cellar Sodbuster Merlot – 2008 – 9.0

Villiera Stellenbosch Cabernet Cabernet Sauvignon –2005 – 9.0

Raka Klein River Biography – 2007 – 9.0

Groenland Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon – 2005 – 9.0

Groenland Stellenbosch Sauvignon Blanc – 2009 – 9.0

Stark-Condé Three Pines Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon – 2006 – 9.0

Groenland Stellenbosch Antoinette Marie – 2006 – 9.0

Groenland Stellenbosch Premium Shiraz – 2006 – 9.0

Groenland Stellenbosch Premium Cabernet Sauvignon – 2006 – 9.0

Slanghoek Private Selection Slanghoek Valley Chenin Blanc – 2009 -  9.0

Slanghoek Private Selection Slanghoek Valley Sauvignon Blanc – 2009 – 9.0

Slanghoek Private Selection Slanghoek Valley Pinotage – 2007 – 9.0

Villiera Stellenbosch Pinotage – 2005 – 8.9

Villiera Stellenbosch Cheninn Blanc – 2008 – 8.9

Paul Cluver Elgin Pinot Noir – 2008 – 8.9

Six Hats Western Cape Chardonnay – 2010 – 8.9

Six Hats Western Cape Pinotage – 2010 – 8.9

Muratie Ansela van deCaab Stellenbosch Red Blend– 2007 – 8.9

Onyx West Groenekloof Shiraz – 2007 – 8.9

Wildekrans Walker Bay Pinotage – 2008 – 8.8

Chocolate Block Franschhoek Shiraz – 2008 – 8.8

Villiera Stellenbosch Shiraz -2003 – 8.8

Lynx Coastal Paarl Franschhoek Cabernet Sauvignon – 2008 – 8.8

De Krans Klein Karoo Calitzdorp Ruby Port – NV – 8.8

Southern Right Western Cape Pinotage – 2007 – 8.8

Graham Beck Robertson and Stellenbosch Brut Rose NV – 8.8

Graham Beck Shiraz Western Cape Cabernet Sauvignon – 2008 – 8.8

Groenland Stellenbosch Shiraz – 2004 – 8.9

Villiera Stellenbosch Sauvignon Blanc – 2006- 8.8

Ridgeback Paarl Merlot – 2005 – 8.7

Painted Wolf The Den Coastal Region Pinotage – 2009 – 8.7

Jordan Bradgate Coast Region Stellenbosch Syrah – 2007 – 8.7

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Rosé Avengers and Producers Sixth Annual PinkOut – May 11, 2010 – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy

Rosés are wines that are either forgotten or passed on at a tasting where there are white and reds–the in betweenness is either a challenge point or something that is ignored.   If you like sparkling Rosé why not try a still one?  The colors of the wines here were beautiful–pale light red, liquid strawberry, jewel toned, etc.  The flavors and scents were also bountiful and differentiated.  More to come in my individual reviews.

Dacalier Premiere Lake County Rosé – 9.1

Amorosa Bella Mendocino County Sparkling Rosé NV – 9.0

Imagery Estate Sonoma Mountain Aleatico Rosé – 9.0

Elyssia Friexenet Alt Penedès Pinot Noir Brut NV – 9.0

Lynmar Russian River Valley Rosé of Pinot Noir – 2009 – 9.0

Muscardini Sonoma Valley Rosato de Sangiovese – 2009 – 9.0

Pisoni Santa Lucia Highlands Lucy Rosé of Pinot Noir – 2009 – 9.0

Ty Caton Estate Sonoma Valley Syrah Rosé – 2009 – 9.0

Bordigioni Sonoma Valley Monte Rosso Vineyard Big Pink – 8.9

Demuth Kemos Sonoma Coast Rosé – 8.9

Segura Viudas Aria Pinot Noir Cava Brut – NV – 8.9

Hendry Napa Valley Rosé – 2009 – 8.9

I’M Isabel Mondavi Napa Valley Deep Rosé – 2009 – 8.9

Gloria Ferrer Carneros Brut Rosé – 2006 – 8.9

Krisine Ashe Entre Nous Napa Valley Rosé – 2009 – 8.9

Lasseter Sonoma Valley Rosé – 2009 – 8.9

Remy Pennier Rosé de Anjou – 2008 – 8.9

Peju Napa Valley Rosé of Syrah – 2009 – 8.9

Quivira Dry Creek Valley Grenache Rosé – 2009 – 8.9

Rock Wall Sparkling Grenache Rosé – 2009 – 8.9

Six Sigma Ranch Lake County Rosé -2007 – 8.9

Urban Legend Cellars Clarksburg Rosato de Barbera – 2009 – 8.9

Chateau Minuty Côtes de Provence Cru Classe – 2009 – 8.9

Urban Cellars Vin Rosé – 2008 – 8.8

Blackbird Arriviste Napa Valley Rosé – 8.8

Cornerstone Red Hills Lake County Syrah Grenache Corallina Rosé – 8.8

Benziger Sonoma Mountain Grenache Rosé – 8.8

Dunstan Durrell Sonoma County Vineyard Rosé of Pinot Noir – 8.8

Lorenza Rosé – 2009 – 8.8

Domaine de la Fouquette Rosé e Anjou – 2009 – 8.8

Old World Trowbridge Vineyard White Knight Rosé – 2007 – 8.8

Pedroncelli Sonoma County Dry Rosé of Zinfandel – 2009 – 8.8

Peju California Provence – NV – 8.7

Chateau d’Esclans Whispering Angel Cote de Provence Rosé – 8.7

Fleur de California North Coast  Rosé – 2009 – 8.7

Chateau de Golfe de Saint Tropez – 2008 – 8.7

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Wines of Chile Grand Tasting 2010 San Francisco – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy

Wines of Chile 2010 San Francisco was a wonderful showcase of Chilean wines.  Great artistry and quality.  Carménère was king and was the focus as it should have been.  I am in the process of writing up each of these wines.

Echeverria Maipo Valley Founders Selection – 2005 – 9.2

Koyle Colchagua Valley Royale Cabernet Sauvignon – 2007 – 9.2

Koyle Maipo-Colchagua Valleys Syrah – 2007 – 9.2

Koyle Calchagua Valley Royale Syrah – 2007 – 9.2

De Martino Maipo Valley Cabernet Malbec – 2008 – 9.1

De Martino Single Vineyard Alto de Piedras Carménère – 2006 – 9.1

Falernia Elqui Valley Reserva Carménère Syrah – 2007 – 9.1

Falernia Elqui Valley Reserva Carménère – 2007 – 9.1

Koyle Maipo-Colchagua Valleys Cabernet Sauvignon – 2007 – 9.1

Haras de Pirque Character Maipo Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – 2005 – 9.1

Haras de Pirqus Alibis Cabernet Sauvignon – 2004 – 9.1

J Bouchon Las Mercedes Maule Valley Red Blend – 2007 – 9.1

J Bouchon Maule Valley Mingre Red Blend – 2006 – 9.1

Vina Siegel Colchagua Valley Crecero Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 – 9.2

Lapostelle Clos Apalta Colchaugaa Valley Red Blend – 9.2

Tierra Andina Carménère Suyai Red Blend – 2007 – 9.2

Veramonte Colchagua Valley Red Blend – 2006 – 9.1

Don Reca Cacahapoal Valley Cuvée – 2007 – 9.1

Requinagua Toro de Piedra Red Blend – 2008 – 9.1

Requinagua Curicó Valley Potro de Piedra – 2008 –  9.1

Tierra Andina Altos Malbec – 2008 – 9.1

Terra Mater Maipo Valley Altum Shiraz – 2007 – 9.1

Vina Siegel Colchagua Valley Shiraz – 2007 -9.1

Chono Maipo Valley Reserva Carménère Haras de Pirque Maipo Valley Estate Carménère – 2008 – 9.0

Tierra Andina Rapel Valley Reserve Carménère – 2008 – 9.0

Terra Mater Maipo Valley Zinfandel – 2009 – 9.0

Undurraga Aliwen Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah – 2008 – 9.0

J Bouchon  Reserva Maule Valley Carménère Syrah – 2008 – 9.0

J Bouchon Reserva Especial Maule Valley Carménère – 2007 – 9.0

J Bouchon Reserva Especial Maule Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – 2007 – 9.0

– 2007 – 9.0

Echeverria Curicó Valley Carménère – 2008 – 9.0

De Martino Choapa Valley Legado Reserve Syrah – 2007 – 9.0

Echeverria Curicó-Maipo Valleys Limited Edition Red Blend – 2006 – 9.0

Lapostelle Alexandre Carménère – 2008 – 9.0

Echeverria Curicó Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – 2006 – 8.9

Chono Elqui Reserva Shiraz – 2007 – 8.9

La Capitana Cachapoal Valley Carménère – 2008 – 8.9

Miguel Torres Curicó Valley Manso del Velasco – 2006 – 8.9

Morande Casablanca Valley Reserva Pinot Noir – 2008 – 8.9

Morande Loncomilla Valley Carignan – 2006 – 8.9

Requinagua Puerto Viejo Curicó Valley Syrah – 8.9

Arauano Central Valley Chile Cabernet Sauvignon – 2008 – 8.9

Cono Sur Colchagua Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Carménère – 8.9

Falernia Elqui Valley Pedro Ximenez – 2009 – 8.9

Terrapura Central Valley Chile Carménère – 2008 – 8.9

Toro de Piedra Curicó Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – 2008 – 8.9

Ema Cachaopoal Valley Amplus One Carménère – 8.9

Terra Mater Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon – 2009 – 8.9

Vina Siegel Colchagua Valley Carménère – 2008 – 8.9

Undurraga Leyda and San Antonio Valleys Sauvignon Blanc – 2009 – 8.9

Undurraga Limari Valley Syrah – 2007 – 8.9

Ventisquero Grey Carménère – 2006 – 8.9

La Capitana Cachapoal Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – 2008 – 8.9

Lapostelle Casa Carménère Rapel Valley Carménère – 2008 – 8.8

Miguel Torres Central Valley Chile Santa Digna Carménère – 20098 – 8.8

Miguel Torres Central Valley Chile Cordillera Red Blend – 2005 – 8.8

Vina San Pedro Castillo de Molina Maule Valley Carménère – 2007 – 8.8

La Palma Cachapoal Valley Reserva Carménère – 2008 – 8.8

Falernia Elqui Valley Reserva Syrah – 2007 – 8.8

Araucano Central Valley Chile Carménère – 2008 – 8.8

De Martino Chile 347 Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon – 2008 – 8.8

La Palma Cachapoal Valley Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon – 2008 – 8.8

Undurraga Leyda and San Antonio Valley Pinot Noir – 2008 – 8.8

Ventisquero Colchagua Carménère Syrah Blend – 2008 – 8.8

Terrapura Central Valley Chile Sauvignon Blanc – 2009 – 8.7

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