2019 | Primus | Carmenere

Opens with savory notes of tomato leaf and peppercorn that integrate nicely around a svelte core of juicy cherry and plum, with good acidity rounding things out around dusty, mineral-tinged tannins.

Reviews:

• Wine Enthusiast: Ripe plum and blackberry aromas come with ample oaky wood grain scents as well as hints of Band-Aid and latex. A flush palate is what Apalta is known for, while this warm-year Carmenère offers baked black fruit flavors touched up by chocolaty oak. A slightly sticky and grabby finish confirms the wine's heft.

• James Suckling: Blackberry, blueberry, plum and sage on the nose. It’s medium-to full-bodied with plush tannins. Creamy and round on the palate with plenty of fruit and crisp acidity. Flavorful finish. Slightly chewy at the end.

Producer Information

Primus is a leading brand in the Chilean premium segment and a preeminent example of Chilean quality capabilities. The name Primus is Latin and means “the first” or “the first among its peers”, and for good reason. The winery was founded more than 20 years ago by Agustin Hunneus. It was truly a pioneering brand as the first blend of the signature red grapes of Chile: Cabernet and Carmenere. Today, The Blend is still the standard bearer for Primus, and has been joined by two single varietal wines: Primus Cabernet Sauvignon and Primus Carmenere. Fruit is selected from the most renowned areas in Chile for red varieties: Apalta, a sub-region Colchagua, and Maipo. These are food wines, known for their balance, elegance and freshness. Aging in oak barrels and foudres gives elegance and finesse to the wines. All farming practices are organic.

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