Category Archives: Cabernet Sauvignon

Acumen Wine Gallery – A Classy and Must Experience Tasting in Downtown Napa – James Melendez

Posted on January 14, 2019 by

There is a new wave of wine tasting experiences at a tasting rooms sans vineyards.   There has always been a tasting room minus wineries in California.  But what is new is that there are many more to come. There is simple … Continue reading →

Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, Tempranillo | Leave a comment

Sella & Mosca – A Perfect Pairing of Great Sardinian Food and Wine – James Melendez

Posted on December 4, 2018 by

It is a great pairing of having Sella & Mosca wines at San Francisco’s only Sardinian restaurant-La Ciccia in Noe Valley.  Giovanni Pinna, Sella & Mosca winemakers talked about each wine he has made, Sardinian wines and the legacy that … Continue reading →

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Salentein Wine Tasting – James Melendez

Posted on December 4, 2018 by

I get a ton of Mendoza Malbec offers to taste constantly-in fact there is no other region–no other variety that I get as many offers. Though much less common to taste high quality, well-made Malbec wines from Argentina.  And I … Continue reading →

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July 2018 Wine Reviews – James Melendez

Posted on July 29, 2018 by

Here are the wines I tasted this July and the notes and scores for each. I tasted wines from Oregon, Washington, Argentina, and California in this review cycle. Here are a collections of wines I tasted during July. Cathedral Ridge … Continue reading →

Posted in #WorldWineDay, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cachaopoal Valley, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Rosé, Wine Review | Leave a comment

A Classe A Visit to Hall Napa Valley Winery – James Melendez

Posted on June 26, 2018 by

I rarely get the chance to focus on visiting and writing about one winery in Napa Valley or anywhere.  I am constantly asked for a top list of places to visit in Napa or Sonoma but the next natural question … Continue reading →

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A Recent Tasting of Mondavi Wines – Summer 2017 – James Melendez

Posted on September 30, 2017 by

Surprisingly, I have not tasted Robert Mondavi wines in quite a while.  I had an opportunity to attend a pairing of Mondavi wines with food prepared by New York chef Theo Friedman.  The event which was at a private residence … Continue reading →

Posted in Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Muscat, Napa Valley | 1 Comment

Kelowna, British Columbia: A Delightful and ‘Must Visit’ Wine Country – James Melendez

Posted on October 5, 2013 by

Some wine countries are developed as you might expect–all the amenities and much more.  Other wine countries lack and ‘…only if they had more restaurants… more resorts, spas and stores.’  But each wine country is different and it would be … Continue reading →

Posted in British Columbia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canada, Chardonnay, Ehrenfelser, Kelowna, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir | 1 Comment