Category Archives: Cabernet Sauvignon
First Quarter 2021 Wine Review
The very first few weeks were quiet on the wine front and no anteprima’s to attend anywhere. I wondered where I was going to taste the equivalency of last years wines. Thou I have receipted wines equivalent to last year’s … Continue reading
Posted in Alentejano, Alentejo, Arroyo Grande Valley, Blaufränkisch, Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG, Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Dundee Hills, Etna, Lodi, Low Alcohol, Nero d'Avola, Paso Robles, Pinot Noir, Portugal, Portuguese Wine, Red Blend, Red Wine Blend, Rheingau, Russian River, Sant'Antimo DOC, Santa Rita Hills, Sicily/Sicilia, Taurasi DOCG, Yakima Valley, Zinfandel
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September-October 2020 Wine Reviews
September and October were two very quick months and I am glad to finally list the wine I have tasted these two months. There has been a pick up – a big pick up in virtual wine tastings as I … Continue reading
Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, Cava, Chianti, Chianti Classico, Portuguese Wine, Rosé, Uncategorized
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Top 400 Wines: Once in a Decade – 2010-2019 – James Melendez
There are many top 100 wine annual lists and I produce one as well. I love the research and review of wines I taste yearly. Thought, I have never found it an easy task as I taste a large set … Continue reading
Posted in Amarone, Argentina, Atlas Peak, Bekaa Valley, Blaufränkisch, British Columbia, Brunello, Brut, Brut Nature, Burgundy, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Calabria, California, Catarratto, Cava, Chardonnay, Chianti, Chianti Classico, Columbia Valley, Czech Republic, Dessert Wine, DOC Menfi, Dundee Hills, Extra Brut, Franciacorta, French wines, Friuli Venezia-Giulia, Graciano, Grüner Veltliner, Grenache, Hárslevelű, Kerner, Királyleányka, Macvin, Madeira, Malbec, Mencia, Mendoza, Molise, Monastrell, Mt. Harlan, Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, Nebbiolo, Nerello Mascalese, Nero d'Avola, New York, North Fork, Nosiola, Pauillac, Perricone, Petit Verdot, Pfalz, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Nero, Pinot Noir, Portugal, Portuguese Wine, Puglia, Ribolla Gialla, Riesling, Rioja, Rosé, Russian River, Sangiovese, Sardinian Wines, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Sherry, Sicily/Sicilia, Spain, Syrah / Shiraz, Timorasso, Top 400, Tuscany, Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi, Virginia, Walla Walla Valley, Washington State, Yakima Valley
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2019 Midsummer Wine & More Reviews – James Melendez
A lovely month of diversity. I love red and white wines year and, of course, rosé is particularly appreciable but I do love rosé year round. I am constantly asked if I prefer red or white wine to which I … Continue reading
Posted in Alicante Branco, Argentina, Arinto, Burgundy, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carneros, Chardonnay, Chianti Classico, Corsica, Douro, Falanghina, Japanese Beer, Monterey, Monthly Reviews, Mosel, Mourvedre, Napa Valley, Nero d'Avola, Olive Oil, Paso Robles, Pinot Noir, Port, Portugal, Rabo de Ovelha, Riesling, Rosé, Santa Clara County, Santa Lucia Highlands, Sicily/Sicilia, SIP Certified, Tamarez, Wine Review
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Taste of Mount Veeder Wines Scores – Thursday 18-April-2019
Rarely do I ever get to taste almost all wines from an event but this one I did (I missed tasting only two). Yes, it was a small event but that didn’t make it less important. I was delighted to … Continue reading
Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, Mondeuse, Mt. Veeder, Syrah / Shiraz
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April 2019 Wine Reviews – James Melendez
April was a very quick month–just like each year January and February are relatively calm and after that we all seem to be on a proverbial banana peel. I do loving tasting so many wonderful wines during the month. Jason … Continue reading
February 2019 Wine Reviews – James Melendez
Another fun tasting month of wines from Arizona to La Mancha to Ribera del Duero and back to Santa Clara Valley south of San Francisco. I am always amazed on such variation that hits my tasting table. Please seek out … Continue reading
Acumen Wine Gallery – A Classy and Must Experience Tasting in Downtown Napa – James Melendez
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
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James the Wine Guy 