Category Archives: Cava

December 2019 Wines – Sparkling Wine Edition – James Melendez

Posted on December 26, 2019 by

Sparkling wine is a big deal this time of year–US Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years.  My experience as a national wine marketing manager for a large off-premise organization was an exercise in year-over-year predictable upticks. But sparkling wine…. a dear … Continue reading →

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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

May 2018 Wine Reviews – James Melendez

Posted on May 28, 2018 by

Here are the wines landing on my table for a May 2018 review:           Mercat Cava Brut Nature  A lovely and inexpensive Cava Brut Nature – Brut Nature is such a loving way to enjoy sparkling … Continue reading →

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Three Cheers to Cava – An Invitation to Drink More – James Melendez

Posted on May 5, 2018 by

Cava producers are doing a fantastic job of creating bottles of gorgeous wines from their famed region using three characteristic wine grape: Macabeo, Xarel-lo and Parellada in many wines. I thought it very important to highlight Cava because as I … Continue reading →

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Top 50 Under Realised Wine Regions/Countries in the World – James Melendez

Posted on April 8, 2018 by

There are so many wine regions on the planet and many that are either rarely found at wine retailer or a restaurant wine list.  I wanted to create this wine list because there are so many wine countries that are … Continue reading →

Posted in Abruzzo, Alto Adige/Südtirol, Anderson Valley, Aragon, Australia, Basilicata, Basque Country, Bierzo D.O., Calabria, Canary Islands, Catalunya, Cava, Côte du Jura, Corsica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Czech Wines, English Wines, Friuli Venezia-Giulia, Germany, Grand Valley, Greece, Hungary, Lazio, Liguria, Loire Valley, Marin County, Mexico, Molise, Montsant, Murcia, New York, Paso Robles, Portugal, Portuguese Wine, Puglia, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz Mountains, Savoie, Sicily/Sicilia, Slovenia, South Africa, Southern Oregon, Val de Loire, Valle d'Aosta, Virginia, Washington State | 1 Comment

Results of The First JamesTheWineGuy Sparkling Wine Survey – James Melendez

Posted on November 5, 2017 by

First, thank you to all of those people who participated.  I realised in my writing that it was important to do a survey on wine.  I want more of my writing to not just always be based on the anecdotal … Continue reading →

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Champagne Wishes..Caviar Dreams…Wine Selections for New Years 2012

Posted on December 28, 2011 by

Yes that was a moniker for “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” and this article will focus on Sparkling wines and Champagne and less so on caviar–though I do enjoy it and think it nicely paired with Champagne. But you … Continue reading →

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Gramona Cava Brut Imperial Gran Reserva – 2006 – 9.3 – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy

Posted on December 1, 2011 by

Notes of Kaffir lime, delicate green apple, toasted almond, hint of dried herb and hibiscus. ¡Salud! *** Demystifying Wine…One Bottle at a Time from all wine regions around the world. Read more of my wine reviews: © 2011 James Meléndez … Continue reading →

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Segura Vuidas Brut Rosé Cava – 2010 – 8.9 – James Melendez

Posted on July 19, 2011 by

Varietals 90% Trepat, 10% Garnacha Strawberry Confit, smoked almond, fennel and dash of sweet spices. Salud! *** Demystifying Wine…One Bottle at a Time from all wine regions around the world. Read more of my wine reviews: © 2011 James Meléndez … Continue reading →

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Bodegas Raventos I Blanc Penedes Perfum di Vi Blanc 9.0 – James Melendez

Posted on July 11, 2011 by

Varietals: Macabeo – 50% Moscat – 50% Lean, dry and expressive; green citrus, Comice pear, hazelnut-pecan, and scent of sliced Kumquat and white floral notes. ¡Salud! *** Demystifying Wine…One Bottle at a Time from all wine regions around the world. … Continue reading →

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