Category Archives: Champagne

Kaizen and Champagne – James Melendez

Posted on February 20, 2017 by

Kaizen loosely transliterated means ‘improvement’ or the literal transliteration is ‘change for better’ from the Japanese. I have been in the business world for quite some time and have found a fondness for Kaizen…. Who has ever said Kaizen and … Continue reading →

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Reims – A Gateway to Champagne – James Melendez

Posted on November 27, 2016 by

Reims looms large in my mind.  I have always been a fan of history and in awe of the historical record.  Reims for me is important in terms of French history and for the history of Champagne.  My pulse quicken … Continue reading →

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My Initial Thoughts On My Travel to Champagne During Harvest 2016 – James Melendez

Posted on October 30, 2016 by

Champagne has always meant something to me… looming large and lovingly in my mind and always with a lot of intrigue. I am writing a series of articles of my journey to Champagne during harvest time this year (2016). I … Continue reading →

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Henriot Brut Souverain NV – 9.2 – James Melendez / James the Wine Guy

Posted on October 26, 2013 by

  This Champagne was a lively wine–a bountiful amount of tropical fruit notes; passionfruit, Papaya, Meyer lemon zest, almond, biscuit and white tea. ¡Salud! http://www.jamesthewineguy.com *** Demystifying Wine…One Bottle at a Time from all wine regions around the world. Read … Continue reading →

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Delamotte Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut – 2002 – 9.6 – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy

Posted on February 24, 2013 by

Dazzling wine; excellence in Champagne–absolutely complex, delicate, nuanced and full of character. Notes of biscuit, Quince, exotic green citrus, warm almond, and Cardamom. ¡Salud! http://www.jamesthewineguy.com *** Demystifying Wine…One Bottle at a Time from all wine regions around the world. Read … Continue reading →

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Charles Heidsieck Brut Rosé Réserve – NV – 9.5 – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy

Posted on January 8, 2013 by

  A lyrical wine, gorgeous; bold, confident and highly nuanced; just hint of light rose coloration-simply beautiful. Expressive notes of wild strawberry, Oregon Tayberry, hint of fennel, flaky biscuit, and just roasted pine nuts.  Could have enjoyed alone but best shared. … 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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