Red

Nefer III Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon

Red Mountain · Columbia Valley · United States

Fact sheet

game meat · roasted red meats · aged cheese · stews · rack of lamb

201388 pts

Aromas of mineral, exotic spice, leather and dried cherry lead to elegantly styled fruit, earth and game flavors. There's intrigue here but it doesn't all come together.
201291 pts

Aromas of woodspice, cedar, cranberry and cherry are at the fore on this 100% varietal wine. It shows concentration, finesse and polish, with dry, chewy tannins lending support.
201187 pts

Tight and tart, this offers crisp and spicy flavors of raspberry fruit, with a sharpness to the flavors. About one-quarter of the barrels were new and deliver highlights of toast and chocolate.
201090 pts

The estate's reserve, this pure Cabernet Sauvignon has been given 22 months in new French oak. Sculpted and well-defined, it offers raspberry and blueberry fruit, set in lovely tannins. The finish shows details of orange blossoms, citrus and coffee grounds. At this time, the new…
200990 pts

This wine hits the palate with authority, showing pretty black-cherry and cassis flavors, and soft, slightly leathery, drying tannins. The well-structured Red Mountain fruit has the potential to age well for a decade or more.