Rating 91
Style Red
Variety
Vintage 2014
Appellation
Central Valley
Chile
ABV 14%
Price $18.00 Value Pick  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2018-08-29

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Cabernet Sauvignon

Primus Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Review

This is a classic-style Cabernet from organically-farmed estate vineyards in Chile's Maipo Valley. It's a dark garnet color, and has rich aromas that include ripe raspberries, blackberries, cassis, and a hint of Chinese five-spice. The texture is nicely fruit-driven and palate coating, with smooth, grippy tannins and a long, energetic finish. It's an $18 wine that tastes like it could be twice the price - and probably would be if it was from California instead of Chile. Any fan of Napa Cabernet should try this alluring Chilean.

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Primus Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
This is a classic-style Cabernet from organically-farmed estate vineyards in Chile's Maipo Valley. It's a dark garnet color, and has rich aromas that include ripe raspberries, blackberries, cassis, and a hint of Chinese five-spice. The texture is nicely fruit-driven and palate coating, with smooth, grippy tannins and a long, energetic finish. It's an $18 wine that tastes like it could be twice the price - and probably would be if it was from California instead of Chile. Any fan of Napa Cabernet should try this alluring Chilean.

Reviewed On: 08-29-2018
91
POINTS
Primus Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
This is a classic-style Cabernet from organically-farmed estate vineyards in Chile's Maipo Valley. It's a dark garnet color, and has rich aromas that include ripe raspberries, blackberries, cassis, and a hint of Chinese five-spice. The texture is nicely fruit-driven and palate coating, with smooth, grippy tannins and a long, energetic finish. It's an $18 wine that tastes like it could be twice the price - and probably would be if it was from California instead of Chile. Any fan of Napa Cabernet should try this alluring Chilean.

Reviewed On: 08-29-2018