Veramonte Primus 2005

An excellent wine, though harder to find now and the price has gone up. It is unique but very drinkable.

June 2009

What's New in Booze - 9.1 out of 10
The Veramonte Primus is a blend of Carmenere, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. The best grapes from the top vineyard parcels are carefully sorted, destemmed, and fermented separately before blending and aging for 2 years in French Oak barrels, about 50% of which are new each year. This dark ruby red wine has aromas of chocolate, cherry and vanilla followed by a palate that seems to burst in your mouth with flavors of chocolate covered cherries summed up by a dusty tannic finish.

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July 2009

Wine & Spirits ReviewRated 92One of the first cool-climate reds from Chile, the newest version of Primus is packed with red cherry flavors and notes of bell pepper and bacon. The flavors of blackberry juice and clove end on a plush, mouthwatering finish. Ready to pour now with a steak, it will also gain complexity with time.Wine Tasting NotesA blend of Carmenere (The Lost Bordeaux Grape), Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, Primus is a combination of power and finesse from Veramonte's Casablanca Valley Estate. Primus 2005 has a rich, ripe character with expressive fruit and exotic spice read more...resulting in a complex wine with a good body, yet velvety texture and elegant, ripe tannins.    (hide)

January 2009

Fantastic Cab blend - oak and smoke, earthy and bold with smooth finish

June 2009

"One of the first cool-climate reds from Chile, the newest version of Primus is packed with ripe red cherry flavors and notes of bell pepper and bacon. The flavors of blackberry juice and clove end on a plush, mouthwatering finish. Ready to pour now with a steak, it will also gain in complexity with time...92" -W&S 06/08

Drinking really well right now. Had with steak and it complemented nicely. Dark, earthy, woody nose but not overpowering. Smooth, dark fruit, with decent tannin and mellow finish. Had let breath for about 30 minutes. Very impressed.

June 2009