Category Archives: Cabernet Sauvignon

Top 400 Wines: Once in a Decade – 2010-2019 – James Melendez

Posted on December 7, 2019 by

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 | 1 Comment

November 2019 Wine Reviews – James Melendez

Posted on November 22, 2019 by

Here are my tastings for November–just one more month of tasting to finish out this year and decade.  While it seems like it has gone by quickly–it has also been a decade of great tastings and travel. I’ll be publishing … Continue reading →

Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, Cotes du Rhone, Grenache, Merlot, New Zealand, North Carolina, Pinot Noir, Rioja, Rosado, Rosé, San Benito County, Sauvignon Blanc, Spring Mountain District, Wine Review, Wine Score, Winery Rating | Leave a comment

2019 Midsummer Wine & More Reviews – James Melendez

Posted on June 30, 2019 by

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 | 2 Comments

Taste of Mount Veeder Wines Scores – Thursday 18-April-2019

Posted on May 25, 2019 by

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 | Leave a comment

April 2019 Wine Reviews – James Melendez

Posted on April 29, 2019 by

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 →

Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, Côtes du Roussillon, Chardonnay, Chianti, Cote du Roussillon, Monterey, Napa Valley, Paso Robles, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Port, Portugal, Portuguese Wine, Sangiovese, Santa Clara County, Santa Lucia Highlands, Syrah / Shiraz, Tempranillo | Leave a comment

February 2019 Wine Reviews – James Melendez

Posted on February 27, 2019 by

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 →

Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, Germany, Graciano, La Mancha, Lake County, Rheingau, Ribera del Duero, Santa Ynez Valley, Spain | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Italy, Sauvignon Blanc | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Argentina, Cabernet Sauvignon, Food, Food and Wine, Malbec | Leave a comment

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