Rich Cook

1 week ago | winereviewonline.com | Rich Cook

You’re probably familiar with the “great” wine regions of the world, the marquee names such as Bordeaux, Tuscany, Germany’s Rheingau or the Napa Valley. Additionally, if you’ve landed at this website, you’re probably already familiar with other lesser-known regions that have captured your fancy. New York’s Finger Lakes. Portugal’s Alentejo area. Argentina’s Salta/Cafayete region.

1 week ago | winereviewonline.com | Rich Cook

This bottling carries an alternative name for the grape Norton. Like Zinfandel and Primitivo, which in the lab are also genetically indistinguishable, the name selection can be a marketing decision or a passionate argument about clonal variation. You can pick your side, but there’s no argument against the conclusion that this is a delightful wine.

1 week ago | winereviewonline.com | Rich Cook

Seyval is a cross of Seibel and Rayon d’Or. And though I can’t say that I have tasted either parent, I can say that the child is quite versatile. It can be made in a variety of styles, from fleshy and Chardonnay-like to bright and Riesling-like. This iteration cuts right between those extremes, showing dry style and a fleshy texture that carries apple, pear and nectarine flavors through a zesty finish where the elements intermingle and linger. This is top-flight Seyval. 93 Rich Cook

1 week ago | winereviewonline.com | Rich Cook

A wild grape discovered in Augusta, Missouri and propagated by Maryland nurseryman Philip Wagner, who suggested the name be changed from “Stromboli” to St. Vincent after the patron saint of the Côte d’Or. It is a fitting name since the wine here presents aromas of talc and cherry, a Pinot Noir-like texture and flavors of black cherry complemented by soft oak spice. It finishes long and luscious. Definitely worth seeking out!92 Rich Cook

1 week ago | winereviewonline.com | Rich Cook

A fortified, intentionally oxidized version of the Wetumka grape, this is quite delicious. Imagine a light Manhattan cocktail with acidity and you will have a pretty good idea of what’s going on in this. I imagine the name comes from the methodology and the residual barrel character as a tip of the hat to the Sherry wines of Spain. This bottle alone will stir your curiosity about what’s happening at Terravox. 94 Rich Cook