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Category Archives: Lake County
February 2019 Wine Reviews – James Melendez
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
Hawk & Horse Red Hills Lake County Latigo – 2006 – 9.5 – James Melendez
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
Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, Lake County
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Shannon Ridge Lake County Petite Sirah – 2009 – 9.1 – James Melendez
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
Posted in Lake County, Petite Sirah
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Lavender Blue Lake County Sauvignon Blanc – 2010 – 9.0 – James Melendez
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
Posted in Lake County, Sauvignon Blanc
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Greg Graham Crimson Hill Vineyard Lake County Grenache – 2007 – 9.1-James Melendez
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
Posted in Grenache, Lake County
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Lavender Blue Paso Robles Viognier – 2010 – 8.9 -James Melendez
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
Posted in Lake County, Viognier
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Cakebread Red Hills Lake County Zinfandel -2008 – 9.0 – James Melendez
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
Posted in Lake County, Zinfandel
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Imagery Estate Lake County Malbec – 2006 – 8.9 – James Melendez
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
Posted in Lake County, Malbec
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