Rich Cook, Author at Wine Review Online

Prospect Cellars, Amador County (California) 2016

by Rich Cook | Mar 18, 2019

Blended wines bring life to lots of wine that maybe don’t make the cut to be labeled as their own variety, but in...

by Rich Cook | Mar 18, 2019

This variety can be quite green in presentation, and this wine has that quality, but it’s quite attractive here,...

by Rich Cook | Mar 18, 2019

A very solid port in an LBV style, with bright berry pie aromas and flavors that are balanced by well selected fortificant...

by Rich Cook | Mar 18, 2019

A new producer to me, and one whom I look forward to diving into the rest of the lineup. This Nebbiolo could easily...

by Rich Cook | Mar 18, 2019

A well-knit blend of Sangiovese, Syrah and Cabernet Franc that shows a taut structure, tart cherry fruit and generous oak...

by Rich Cook | Mar 18, 2019

A deep honeyed nose leads to a viscous palate of stone fruit with honey accents and a long, crisp finish that gets the...

by Rich Cook | Mar 18, 2019

Solid Syrah from south central Oregon, where the variety is getting a toehold. Correct black and blue berry fruit,...

by Rich Cook | Mar 18, 2019

Another spectacular wine from this venerable producer. One of the best Paradiso’s I’ve tasted, with all...

by Rich Cook | Mar 18, 2019

Big peppery Petite Sirah for positioning with peppered pork tenderloin or Santa Maria Style tri tip. Or you could just...

by Rich Cook | Mar 18, 2019

Brilliant Chardonnay from winemaker Brooks Painter and the gang, who reached over the mountains to source this...

by Rich Cook | Mar 13, 2019

Nothing dubious about the quality of this lusty Petite Sirah, where bright vanilla and pie spice joins rich black fruit...

by Rich Cook | Mar 13, 2019

A blissful wedding of two valleys, accenting the best of both. Tarry black fruit notes, pepper and menthol notes are...