Category Archives: Cabernet Sauvignon

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

Rocca Grigsby Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – 2008 – 92 Pts – James Melendez

Posted on August 11, 2013 by

I have not had a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon in some time.  A welcome relief to taste this beautiful wine. This wine is integrated, luxuriant texture, and complex.  Scent notes of bramble patch in summer’s afternoon heat, softened leather, freshly … Continue reading →

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Ravenswood Sonoma Mountain Pickberry Red Wine – 2007 – 9.1 – James Melendez

Posted on August 5, 2012 by

This wine is  58% Merlot and 42% Cabernet Sauvignon; this wine give rustic hues of just split juniper wood, dried leaves, black ripe fruit.  Flavour characteristics: roasted black cherry, pomegrante, currant, smoke, chocolate, brown mushroom, fresh Thyme and bay leaf ¡Salud! … Continue reading →

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Flora Springs Holy Smoke Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon – 2008 – 9.3 – James Melendez

Posted on March 25, 2012 by

This wine weaves notes of black cherry, blackberry, lavender, smoke and autumnal spices–a polished and definitive wine. ¡Salud! *** Demystifying Wine…One Bottle at a Time from all wine regions around the world. Read more of my wine reviews: © 2012 … Continue reading →

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Freemark Abbey Josephine Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – 2008 – 9.1 – James Melendez

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

Lighter red; sharp, dry and focused. Notes of leather, fallen tree on ground, bright red cherry, anise, hint of vanilla and truffle. ¡Salud! *** Demystifying Wine…One Bottle at a Time from all wine regions around the world. Read more of … Continue reading →

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