Category Archives: Paso Robles

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 →

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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 →

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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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Clay House Estate Paso Robles Petite Sirah – 2007 – 9.0 – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy

Posted on April 28, 2011 by

Very dark in coloration; red and black plum, truffle and sweet red pepper. ¡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 … Continue reading →

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