Nefarious was one of my two favorite wineries in Chelan. Wine isn't just about the wine itself. It's about the people that make it. Dean and Heather Neff are wonderfully friendly people and they made our experience in the tasting room great!
It's always enjoyable to ask someone where they get their grapes and they can say, with confidence, "right there!" Yep, the grapes were right outside the window. The view of the lake was stellar, and the service of Dean and Heather, as well as the adorable and super friendly dog Lucy. Lucy will definitely be the first to greet you at Nefarious. Now on to the wines:
2008 Viognier: For the price (under $20) this is a wonderful white wine! It has a nice apricot nose, with a light mouthfeel. Isn't a heavy viognier and would pair well with crab~!
2008 Consequence: Very light white wine, with a bit of minerality and tastes of peaches, apricots, and even some citrus. Would be fantastic with any kind of fish.
2007 Syrah: I think this Syrah is definitely where Nefarious shines. (I took a bottle home myself) This a super fruity wine with lots to offer. There is a small tinge of smokiness on the nose as well as deep cherry and plum. I love the earthiness of this wine! They also add a very small amount of Viognier which adds yet a bit more of fantastic complexity. I would highly recommend this wine if you love a full body red wine that is great with meat, but I personally like just drinking it. It's awesome.
2007 Cabernet Sauvignon: Yummy cab with all the components I love: leather, chocolate, and that deep red of a good cab. Great price too: under $30! This would be a wonderful wine for any red meats, a hearty chili, or even a big pasta dish. Another great wine!
I highly recommend going to Nefarious. They are a wonderful winery, with great people working there!
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