Wine Reviews
An archive of all wine reviews
Rich Cook
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March 29, 2016
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Winemaker David Ramey has found a little treasure of a vineyard up on the north side of Clear Lake that’s a fine microclimate for...
Rich Cook
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March 29, 2016
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Ventana’s Rhone-style blend is a success yet again. Cool climate shines out of this lovely glass, with vibrant red fruit, pepper, soft spice, and...
Rich Cook
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March 29, 2016
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A brilliant Cabernet Sauvignon from the King Estate portfolio that shows bold blackberry, black cherry and spice, with subtle dried herbs, supple tannins, medium...
Rich Cook
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March 29, 2016
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This wine should cause a rush to plant more of the variety in California. Bold, structured and complex, it’s a full-throttle pleasure, with deep...
Rich Cook
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March 29, 2016
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Freestone Hills is a sought-after site for Pinot Noir, and this wine shows why, with delicate cherry, dry earth and powder aromas that lead...
Rich Cook
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March 29, 2016
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Lip-sticking tannins give away the aging potential of this big boy, but you wouldn’t care about that if it weren’t for the bold black...
Rich Cook
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March 29, 2016
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This wine comes off cool climate in style, with a mix of red and black berry fruit, lively pepper, bright acidity and a zesty...
Rich Cook
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March 29, 2016
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Often my favorite of the Sattui vineyard designated Zinfandels, this years’ Black-Sears delivers full throttle elegance as the variety goes, with dry style and...
Rich Cook
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March 29, 2016
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This winery is new to me, and I can’t wait to find out about the rest of their lineup. It’s quite a proper Cabernet,...
Rich Cook
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March 29, 2016
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The light side of Cabernet Sauvignon, featuring soft red fruit, mild fall spice and some dill for interest, with food friendly acidity and a...
Rich Cook
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March 29, 2016
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Bold, as a Foothills wine should be. A vibrant expression of black, blue and red berry fruit, with fall spice and a zesty acidity...
Rich Cook
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March 29, 2016
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Big tannins hit hard up front, but they’ll soften with some bottle age to reveal a plush blackberry, currant, fall spice and oak toast...