Daily Archives: December 18, 2006
Bodegas Caro Mendoza Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec – 2002 – 91 Points – James Melendez
This blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Malbec is a wonderfully versatile wine to enjoy with food or as a stand-alone wine. The qualities of each varietal show through well and did not obstruct the strong flavour profile of … Continue reading
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Tagged Argentina, Cabernet Franc, Mendoza
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Champagne & Sparkling; Tis the Season and Each Season is the Right Time – James Melendez
Champagne and Sparkling is thought of as only a very special occasion wine–maybe a once possibly twice a year wine to celebrate. But you should think of Champagne or sparkling once a week wine to imbibe. It is a wine … Continue reading
Majella Coonawara Sparkling Shiraz – 8.7 – James Melendez
Sparkling Shiraz is always an exciting wine for Fall and holiday dinners. There is nothing like serving a sparkling red wine; minor in fizz but high in uniqueness and flavour and presentation; I am a fan of sparkling red wines … Continue reading
Posted in Coonawara, Sparkling, Syrah / Shiraz
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Cerdon de Bugey, Caveau de Mont St. July – Savoie / Jura – 8.2 – James Melendez
This sparkling wine is a bit overpowering and too sweet. ¡Salud! *** A plethora of wine reviews from wines regions from around the world. Read more of my wine reviews: jamesthewineguy.wordpress.com © 2006 James Meléndez / Jaime Patricio Meléndez – … Continue reading
Posted in Savoie, Sparkling
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Schramsberg Brut Rosé – 2005 – 8.9 – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy
Schramsberg wines are fantastic; this winery year over year produces the best sparkling wines in the U.S. Their attention to detail and overall fruit sourcing insures amazing wines. Their Brut Rosé is outstanding; and the packaging enhances what one will … Continue reading
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Philippe Gonet Brut Rosé – N.V. – Champagne / Mesnil – 8.8 – James Melendez
100% Pinot Noir: this wine is a tremendous visual site; a lovely hue of vitreous garnet; an exotic nose with delightful spice and mineral; clean, bold and most of all an exciting Champagne at a very pleasing price point. ¡Salud! … Continue reading
Posted in Champagne, Rosé
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