Three Rivers’ 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon gives up an attractive nose of spicy red fruits and floral aromas. Medium-bodied, savory, and well-balanced, this solid value will pair well with pizza and burgers over the next 5-6 years. Tel. (509) 526-9463; www.threeriverswinery.com

A hard, tart, tightly wound Cabernet, with juicy berry flavors at the heart of the wine. This needs decanting and/or another couple of years in the bottle, but it’s well made and shows some real muscle for a Cabernet at this price. ——P.G.(11/1/2011)—— 88

Seven vineyards contribute fruit, from multiple AVAs. This is almost pure Cabernet, firm and compact, and the fruit feels a bit flat in the mouth, not vibrant or forward. Light cherry and plum, dark chocolate, and tannins that bring in streaks of earth and stem. ——P.G.(12/1/2009)—— 86

This is a spicy blend of Cabernet fruit from five different vineyards scattered across the state; it’s varietal and focused, with precise flavors of plum and red currant. If there is new oak it’s hidden, and the acids jut out with a raw angularity, but it’s a palate-refreshing style that will nicely accompany simple grilled meats.——P.G.(8/1/2008)—— 88