Rich Cook, Author at Wine Review Online

Korbel, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) 2015

by Rich Cook | Apr 15, 2019

That this producer is still delivering this kind of value since they started me on my wine journey thirty-five years ago...

by Rich Cook | Apr 15, 2019

A fine value in a bold, oak spice driven GSM, with plenty of blackberry, blueberry and tarry aromas and flavors that are...

by Rich Cook | Apr 15, 2019

Currently you’d guess Sonoma Valley to be an unlikely source for Albariño, but I’m guessing not for...

by Rich Cook | Apr 10, 2019

Here is a bargain buy for fans of generous oak spice, soft apple, tropical fruit and a finish with real staying power....

by Rich Cook | Apr 9, 2019

Well executed and aptly named, this wine captures the spirit of Tuscany with the freshness of California as an...

by Rich Cook | Apr 9, 2019

Beautifully assembled Cabernet Franc, putting all of its best characteristics on display. Black cherry, brown spice...

by Rich Cook | Apr 9, 2019

Straight up Marlborough in a glass, delivering expected citrus, gooseberry and a light grassy note perched in a nest of...

by Rich Cook | Apr 9, 2019

You’ll get a serious ten-dollar over delivery of value in this bottle of the Black Devil. Lively black fruit,...

by Rich Cook | Apr 9, 2019

Here’s a tart, fresh Syrah that lands in my preferred zone for the variety -- cooler climate acidity showing with...

by Rich Cook | Apr 9, 2019

A big red cherry nose is the calling card here, but it’s not alone, with rhubarb, dry earth and fall spice aromas...

by Rich Cook | Apr 9, 2019

Umpqua Valley probably isn’t your first thought as a Riesling area, but this wine may lead you to a different...

by Rich Cook | Apr 9, 2019

This Merlot is made in a supple, easy to drink style, with fleshy blackberry fruit, well-tempered oak spice and a...