Rich Cook, Author at Wine Review Online

Lightpost Winery, San Luis Obispo County (California) Chardonnay 2018

by Rich Cook | Feb 5, 2020

A stellar Chardonnay – right in my crisp and creamy zone. Winemaker Christian Roguenant said,...

by Rich Cook | Feb 5, 2020

A worthy steward of the variety, winemaker Christian Roguenant sources this wine from two lesser known sites in Edna...

by Rich Cook | Feb 5, 2020

A special bottling from what’s quickly turning out to be a special site just east of Pismo Beach on...

by Rich Cook | Feb 5, 2020

A rich, fruit-forward Shiraz that combines the best elements of the variety with a sense of place thrown in for good...

by Rich Cook | Feb 5, 2020

This bottling is long on white pepper that’s managed beautifully by rich black and blue berry fruit, and the...

by Rich Cook | Feb 5, 2020

2018 looks to be a banner vintage down under, and it’s not just about Shiraz. This gorgeous Merlot delivers...

by Rich Cook | Feb 5, 2020

Raspberry and boysenberry aromas leap from the glass here, and they translate nicely through a fair amount of oak...

by Rich Cook | Feb 5, 2020

An in-your-face, full throttle delight that shows regional character with black and blue fruit, a dash of mint, savory...

by Rich Cook | Jan 28, 2020

This is a fresh and fun Cabernet that makes for a tasty cocktail or a pair for roast chicken or simple beef preps. ...

by Rich Cook | Jan 28, 2020

I’ll be the first to say that I’m not generally all for gimmickery when it comes to wood on wine, but this is...

by Rich Cook | Jan 28, 2020

A Cabernet Sauvignon for those seeking the red fruit side of the varietal spectrum, with bright oak spice, vibrant acidity...

by Rich Cook | Jan 28, 2020

A delightful Grenache Blanc, with beautiful stone fruit and faint herb aromatics that translate directly to palate...