Rich Cook, Author at Wine Review Online

Louis M. Martini, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

by Rich Cook | Mar 21, 2020

A wow Cabernet! This winery just went through a major remodeling, and I highly recommend a visit when you’re...

by Rich Cook | Mar 21, 2020

Another impressive red from Stephen Reustle’s crew. The black and blue fruit you expect from Syrah get a good...

by Rich Cook | Mar 21, 2020

Brooks Painter’s team has a way with Cabernet Sauvignon, and this Napa Valley blend shows it in spades. A...

by Rich Cook | Mar 21, 2020

A well realized blend that comes in a convenient 3-liter box format. Juicy black fruit, supple tannins, bright fall...

by Rich Cook | Mar 21, 2020

Perhaps named for unspecified vineyard sources, I can tell you that there’s nothing dubious about the resulting...

by Rich Cook | Mar 21, 2020

This is a well-mannered Sauvignon Blanc – one that gives what you want from a New Zealand example without going...

by Rich Cook | Mar 21, 2020

I love Carol Shelton’s wines across the board, and this might be my favorite of hers. Perhaps that will seem...

by Rich Cook | Mar 18, 2020

This grape, here nurtured in its homeland, evokes sea breeze with its delicate briny character joining a mix of stone...

by Rich Cook | Mar 18, 2020

This sub AVA of Monterey County produces some great Chardonnay, like this bottle from Cru. Aromas of apple, pear,...

by Rich Cook | Mar 18, 2020

A “Super Tuscan”-styled blend that shows a fruit selection you wouldn’t expect from a statewide...

by Rich Cook | Mar 18, 2020

An extremely well-constructed blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon that is aimed at easy enjoyment that goes to a deeper...

by Rich Cook | Mar 18, 2020

Navarro’s “kitchen sink” blend, and one that shows that Jim Klein’s team approach to blending pays...