Rich Cook, Author at Wine Review Online

Banfi, Dolcetto d’Acqui DOC (Piedmont, Italy) 2017

by Rich Cook | Jun 17, 2019

A pretty, fun wine at a great value price, showing lively acidity that carries cherry, blueberry and mild herbs. It...

by Rich Cook | Jun 17, 2019

The signature grape of Montefalco finds a suitable home in Dry Creek Valley as evidenced by this tasty bottle. The...

by Rich Cook | Jun 17, 2019

Fresh wine! An early release Pinot Noir that’s forward on raspberry and spice, with vibrant acidity, easy oak...

by Rich Cook | Jun 11, 2019

This offers everything you want from a glass of Chianti -- bright red fruit, a dash of sage, racy acidity and great finish...

by Rich Cook | Jun 11, 2019

Black tea, and a mix of dry and damp earth minerality get the bouquet off to a great start, and cherry and strawberry...

by Rich Cook | Jun 11, 2019

It seems like I write about wines from this enterprise an awful lot, and since I don’t write about wines that I...

by Rich Cook | Jun 11, 2019

Some great values coming out of this region, and more and more of them are making the trip west so that we can enjoy...

by Rich Cook | Jun 11, 2019

This is a crazy great value from New Zealand that shows bold spice, ripe strawberry and rhubarb aromas and flavors, with...

by Rich Cook | Jun 11, 2019

A case is required when purchasing this wine as you’ll want to have some for now and some for later, at a price...

by Rich Cook | Jun 11, 2019

Ridiculous price on this quality bottling! I’d say the gauntlet is cast in this price category, and...

by Rich Cook | Jun 11, 2019

A winemaker friend often describes Petite Sirah as blueberry diesel fuel, and the aromatic profile certainly applies...

by Rich Cook | Jun 11, 2019

This will more than fit the bill for fans of spicy Cabernet Sauvignon, with aromas and flavors of cinnamon, clove and...