Rich Cook, Author at Wine Review Online

Paraduxx, Napa Valley (California) 2014

by Rich Cook | Nov 6, 2018

This is the top of the line for Paraduxx, and worthy it is, with just eleven percent Zinfandel joining noble Cabernet...

by Rich Cook | Oct 30, 2018

Talk about racy acidity! I’d describe this wine as a black cherry, blueberry and blood orange beauty, with...

by Rich Cook | Oct 30, 2018

This bottle from one of my favorite producers recently got on my radar at one of my favorite restaurants, where the list...

by Rich Cook | Oct 30, 2018

This 2014 is a big improvement over the previous vintage, with complementary rather than overt green tones joining deep...

by Rich Cook | Oct 30, 2018

Acumen's Attelas Vineyard is a 32 acre site on Atlas Peak with a northwest exposure that makes for a brighter, more red...

by Rich Cook | Oct 30, 2018

This is a bold, fleshy blend of Bordeaux varieties and a touch of Syrah that will please fans of hot rod Napa...

by Rich Cook | Oct 30, 2018

This Sauvignon Blanc from Paso Robles' sub-appellation Santa Margarita Ranch is an all-about-the-citrus bottling, with...

by Rich Cook | Oct 30, 2018

Textbook violet aromas burst from this glass, accompanied by dark fruits -- plum, black cherry and blackberry. ...

by Rich Cook | Oct 30, 2018

A new producer to me, and one I’ll be looking into further. This is a dark side expression of Pinot Noir, with...

by Rich Cook | Oct 30, 2018

The flagship wine of a truly outstanding portfolio, and one worthy of the title. This vintage shows an elegant...

by Rich Cook | Oct 26, 2018

The “12” on the label indicates twelve months in a combination of French and American oak. There’s...

by Rich Cook | Oct 23, 2018

I don’t often think of Prosecco as having a reserved or austere side, but this bottling succeeds with floral and...