Rich Cook, Author at Wine Review Online

Big Sur Vineyards, Monterey County (California) 2015

by Rich Cook | Jun 4, 2019

A new producer to me, and one I plan to check into further after tasting this blend of Grenache, Syrah and Petite...

by Rich Cook | Jun 4, 2019

Winemaker Dana Epperson brings us a red fruit driven expression of Santa Rita Hills, with bright strawberry, bing cherry...

by Rich Cook | May 28, 2019

Riesling from Down Under is a personal favorite, and if you’re a fan of bracing acidity, tart citrus and overall...

by Rich Cook | May 28, 2019

Wow! Here is a beauty from Monterey County that shows bright black cherry notes underlain with freshly turned field...

by Rich Cook | May 28, 2019

A reasonably priced Pinot Noir for fans of red fruit and lively spice. Cherry, strawberry, rhubarb and layered oak...

by Rich Cook | May 28, 2019

This is a fine cool climate Chardonnay, with a rich midpalate and a bright close thanks to racy acidity. Tart apple,...

by Rich Cook | May 28, 2019

A totally different wine than the 2013, but one worth seeking out nonetheless. My sense is that the fruit was...

by Rich Cook | May 28, 2019

A completely unique expression, one that delivers aromas and flavors of heavily spiced stone fruit and a touch of...

by Rich Cook | May 28, 2019

Winemaking legend Dr. Richard Petersen consulted on this wine, and his history in California with Cabernet Sauvignon in...

by Rich Cook | May 28, 2019

Always the last of the Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon line to be released, a year behind the others, so as to tame the...

by Rich Cook | May 22, 2019

A very solid icewine -- the thing I appreciate most here is the acidity that takes the beautiful stonefruit and honey...

by Rich Cook | May 22, 2019

Vidal makes for some of the great icewines of the world and this vintage gives a glimpse into why with unctuous peach,...