Rich Cook, Author at Wine Review Online

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Napa Valley (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2017

by Rich Cook | Apr 30, 2019

Lemongrass presents first, with mixed citrus coming forward on a long draw, supported by a solid stony mineral core. ...

by Rich Cook | Apr 30, 2019

A youngster still integrating its oak load, yet promising to do so in style. About a third of this wine saw new...

by Rich Cook | Apr 30, 2019

This vineyard designate comes from the Coombsville AVA at the base of Mt. George, and provides fruit more suited to a...

by Rich Cook | Apr 30, 2019

A classic Napa Valley style is on display here, with old school structure and weight and no hints of overripe fruit thanks...

by Rich Cook | Apr 26, 2019

An elegantly extracted Mourvedre, picked at a nice ripeness level that allows a red fruit and spice expression with hints of tar...

by Rich Cook | Apr 24, 2019

Some might say that this wine is basically a Cabernet Sauvignon, but they’d be failing to account for the depth...

by Rich Cook | Apr 22, 2019

A nose of fresh cut ripe peach gets a dressing up with hints of apple and orange zest, and they show themselves well on...

by Rich Cook | Apr 22, 2019

Wow! The domestic Sauvignon Blanc pantheon just added a new member with this gem from winemaker Steve Rogstad. The...

by Rich Cook | Apr 22, 2019

The winery’s biggest production Pinot Noir at 300 cases, and a blend of the four clones in the vineyard -- 777, 114,...

by Rich Cook | Apr 22, 2019

Fasten your seatbelt. Here’s the blend: 22% Cabernet Franc, 22% Malbec, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah, 8%...

by Rich Cook | Apr 22, 2019

Cool climate Sauvignon Blanc, with great acidity and aromatics, both brought into an elegant expression with a small...

by Rich Cook | Apr 22, 2019

An energetic blend that’ll make you wonder what all the fuss about Cabernet Sauvignon is for. Clearly built to...