Category Archives: Lake County

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 →

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Hawk & Horse Red Hills Lake County Latigo – 2006 – 9.5 – James Melendez

Posted on October 16, 2011 by

This dessert wine is 16% alcohol content; 13% residual sugar; spend 26 months in new French oak. This vineyard is 2,200 feet above sea level. This winery uses both biodynamic and organic farming practices. This wine has the right focus; … Continue reading →

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Shannon Ridge Lake County Petite Sirah – 2009 – 9.1 – James Melendez

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

Black plum, dried brown Turkish fig, cinnamon-nutmeg freshly ground, dark chocolate. ¡Salud! *** Demystifying Wine…One Bottle at a Time from all wine regions around the world. Read more of my wine reviews: © 2011 James Meléndez / Jaime Patricio Meléndez … Continue reading →

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Shannon Ridge Lake County Barbera – 2008 – 9.0 – James Melendez

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

Dry wine; Montmorency cherry-pomegranate, roasted fennel, pepper, and truffle. ¡Salud! *** Demystifying Wine…One Bottle at a Time from all wine regions around the world. Read more of my wine reviews: © 2011 James Meléndez / Jaime Patricio Meléndez — All … Continue reading →

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Lavender Blue Lake County Sauvignon Blanc – 2010 – 9.0 – James Melendez

Posted on September 6, 2011 by

Straw coloration, fresh and defined; a mélange of  just peeled citrus notes, freshly roasted pine nuts and pepper. *** ¡Salud! *** Demystifying Wine…One Bottle at a Time from all wine regions around the world. Read more of my wine reviews: … Continue reading →

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Greg Graham Crimson Hill Vineyard Lake County Grenache – 2007 – 9.1-James Melendez

Posted on September 5, 2011 by

Light bodied yet a formidable dry wine; cherry, straweberry, currant, white pepper and nutmeg. ¡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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Lavender Blue Paso Robles Viognier – 2010 – 8.9 -James Melendez

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

Dry—slight floral notes; Hibiscus, almond, yellow citrus zest and peel, and dash of sweet spice. ** ¡Salud! *** Demystifying Wine…One Bottle at a Time from all wine regions around the world. Read more of my wine reviews: © 2011 James … Continue reading →

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Cakebread Red Hills Lake County Zinfandel -2008 – 9.0 – James Melendez

Posted on February 8, 2011 by

Bacon, chile Guajillo, freshly smoked spice. *** ¡Salud! *** A plethora of wine reviews from wines regions around the world. Read more of my wine reviews: jamesthewineguy.wordpress.com © 2011 James Meléndez / Jaime Patricio Meléndez – All Rights Reserved.  James the … Continue reading →

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Imagery Estate Lake County Malbec – 2006 – 8.9 – James Melendez

Posted on November 3, 2010 by

Earthry than I expected; brown mushroom, scent of fallen leaves in a forest; notes of bright red cherry, white pepper, tea and almond. *** A plethora of wine reviews from wines regions around the world. Read more of my wine … Continue reading →

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Rosa de Oro Lake County Barbera – 2007 – 9.0 – James Melendez

Posted on September 21, 2010 by

Black cherry Confit, mid-winter apple, Pioppini mushroom and autumnal scents of pine wood burning, pine cones, and roasting walnuts. ¡Salud! James the Wine Guy http://jamesthewineguy.com/ *** James the Wine Guy–”Demystifying Wine…One Bottle at a Time” A plethora of wine reviews … Continue reading →

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