Rich Cook, Author at Wine Review Online

Alexander Valley Vineyards, Mendocino County (California) Gewurztraminer 2019

by Rich Cook | Mar 3, 2020

Alexander Valley Vineyards reaches northward into Mendocino for the fruit for this wine, and wisely so, as it’s the...

by Rich Cook | Mar 3, 2020

Delightfully dry isn’t something I usually say about domestic Pinot Grigio, but winemaker Jon McPherson pulls it off...

by Rich Cook | Mar 3, 2020

The Viognier grape does well in the Sierra Foothills, and it’s a treat to find a pleasing example at such a nice...

by Rich Cook | Feb 26, 2020

Bold oak char dominates this wine’s aromatic impression, but isn’t intrusive on the palate, where blackberry...

by Rich Cook | Feb 25, 2020

Calera’s macro AVA bottling certainly doesn’t skip when it comes to Calera quality, and it comes at a sweet...

by Rich Cook | Feb 25, 2020

Great layered aroma profile and structured for decades of life, this is a real treat to taste in its youth. Black,...

by Rich Cook | Feb 25, 2020

What a beautiful bouquet! Blackberry, blueberry, orange zest and spice are deeply layered and...

by Rich Cook | Feb 25, 2020

This is a nice value in a ready-to-drink Chardonnay that benefits from just a kiss of new oak influence and acid level...

by Rich Cook | Feb 19, 2020

A stunning new world Barbera that delivers spot-on varietal fruit character, splendid balance of oak influence that adds...

by Rich Cook | Feb 19, 2020

Rick Buffington’s dream of bringing Italy home to California is coming true in wines like this terrific...

by Rich Cook | Feb 19, 2020

A black cherry and earth driven wine, with complementary oak spice and a dose of cocoa powder in the finish. I would...

by Rich Cook | Feb 19, 2020

An oak-driven example of Tempranillo, but it succeeds with integrated char, dill and spice over cherry fruit. ...