Category Archives: Paso Robles

July 2019 Wine Reviews – James Melendez

Posted on July 31, 2019 by

These are wines and beers that I tasted in July – I prefer to publish in the middle of the month but it was a busier than usual hence the last day of the month. Peter Zemmer Alto Adige/Südtirol Pinot … Continue reading →

Posted in Alto Adige/Südtirol, Bordeaux, Central Coast, Chardonnay, Dessert Wine, Japanese Beer, Malbec, Monterey, Monthly Reviews, Paso Robles, Pinot Grigio, Rioja, San Luis Obispo, Viognier, Wine Review | Leave a comment

2019 Midsummer Wine & More Reviews – James Melendez

Posted on June 30, 2019 by

A lovely month of diversity.  I love red and white wines year and, of course, rosé is particularly appreciable but I do love rosé year round.   I am constantly asked if I prefer red or white wine to which I … Continue reading →

Posted in Alicante Branco, Argentina, Arinto, Burgundy, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carneros, Chardonnay, Chianti Classico, Corsica, Douro, Falanghina, Japanese Beer, Monterey, Monthly Reviews, Mosel, Mourvedre, Napa Valley, Nero d'Avola, Olive Oil, Paso Robles, Pinot Noir, Port, Portugal, Rabo de Ovelha, Riesling, Rosé, Santa Clara County, Santa Lucia Highlands, Sicily/Sicilia, SIP Certified, Tamarez, Wine Review | 2 Comments

May 2019 Wine Reviews – James Melendez

Posted on May 27, 2019 by

Here are May 2019 wine reviews: Claiborne & Churchill Edna Valley Dry Riesling 2017 – $22 SRP         An aptly dry Riesling (I have included the back label to show the IRF scale) and to highlight this … Continue reading →

Posted in Alentejano, Arizona, Cabernet Franc, Carmenere, Chianti Classico, Cochise County, Corvina, Grenache, Malvasia Bianca, Paso Robles, Picpoul Blanc, Portugal, Red Blend, Red Wine Blend, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah / Shiraz, Tannat, Trebbiano | Leave a comment

April 2019 Wine Reviews – James Melendez

Posted on April 29, 2019 by

April was a very quick month–just like each year January and February are relatively calm and after that we all seem to be on a proverbial banana peel. I do loving tasting so many wonderful wines during the month. Jason … Continue reading →

Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, Côtes du Roussillon, Chardonnay, Chianti, Cote du Roussillon, Monterey, Napa Valley, Paso Robles, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Port, Portugal, Portuguese Wine, Sangiovese, Santa Clara County, Santa Lucia Highlands, Syrah / Shiraz, Tempranillo | Leave a comment

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

My Wine Tasting Wish List 2018 – James Melendez

Posted on January 27, 2018 by

In the past few years I have been writing about wines on my wish list for this year. Each year, I start out with nearly a blank slate but I do have some wines left over on my tasting table … Continue reading →

Posted in Argentina, Arizona, Australia, Austria, British Columbia, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, El Dorado, Greece, Guadalupe Valley, Horse Heaven Hills, Idaho, Italy, Mendocino County, Morocco, Napa Valley, New York, Okanagan Valley, Paso Robles, Rep. of Georgia, Rep. of Macedonia, Santa Cruz Mountains, South Africa, Texas, Wine Wish List, Wish List | 2 Comments

Paso Robles Wine Country … A Land of Great Diversity – James Melendez

Posted on October 26, 2014 by

Visiting Paso Robles in July 2014 was an important visit for me. Important because though it is in my time zone, same state and easily accessed in a few hours it is a wine country that I rarely ever visit. … Continue reading →

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Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Merlot – 2009 – 8.9 – James Melendez

Posted on September 5, 2011 by

Blackberry tart, toffee, chocolate, slight game note and cinnamon. *** ¡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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Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Renegade Red Wine – 2009 – 9.0 – James Melendez

Posted on September 5, 2011 by

Varietals: Syrah 46% Malbec 31% Petit Verdot 23% Notes of raspberry-Boysenberry, sesame, chile Nuevo Mexico, and cinnamon. *** ¡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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Barr Estate Paso Robles Malbec – 2007 – 9.0 – James Melendez

Posted on September 5, 2011 by

Crushed and smoked blueberry-Acai, baking spices, chocolate and espresso. *** ¡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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