A bit simple and jammy but kind of irresistible too, we review Primus The Blend from Colchagua Valley, Chile.
A blend of 40% Camenere, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah, 10% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc from organic vineyards in the winery’s Apalta Estate in Colchagua Valley, Chile. The wine is aged 12 months in a combination of French oak barrels (66%) and 5000L oak foudres (33%). It has just 2.53 g/L of residual sugar and is vegan friendly.
Sample submitted for review. The wine has an SRP of $21 and is available for as low as $16. It is imported by Gonzalez Byass.
From the bottle:
The diverse grape varieties that make up this blend capture the distinctive character and expression of the soil of the Apalta Valley. This unique soil and climate, along with our sustainable vineyard management, result in a medium-bodied wine with a long, balanced finish.
Produced and Bottled by Vinedos Veramonte
13.5% Alcohol
The 2019 Primus The Blend smells quite fruity and a bit jammy, but it’s an inviting start. It also has a little cedar and spice plus a touch of olive and black tea adding a savory note.
Tasting the wine reveals it to be rather simple, but also kind of irresistible. The medium-bodied wine is juicy, easy to drink and nicely balanced and features similar flavors to the nose.
It ends dry, a bit grippy and with good length and was similar on day 2.
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