James Meléndez has lived in California for the past 10 years. He currently holds a marketing position at a specialty retailer. He is passionate about the food and wine scene in California. His diverse background couples well with his diverse passion for food, wine, travel and art. He is a frequent visitor to Farmers' Markets and is always pounding the pavement in Northern California for the next food and wine discovery. James writes about wine in his blog: ‘James the Wine Guy.’ James received his M.A. in Philanthropy and Development from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota and a B.A. in Political Science from The University of New Mexico.