I’ve long been a fan of white wines from Veramonte. Both their Chardonnay and their Sauvignon Blanc have garnered great ratings on this site. I was less thrilled with their Cabernet Sauvignon, but I was glad to have the opportunity to try another red wine from Veramonte. And this one is good!
Primus is a Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenere. I’m certainly not the first one to proclaim this wine as good. The past few vintages of Primus have gotten numerous accolades and it has consistently proven to be a great wine at a decent price (decent, although at the top end of the budget for us cheap wine folks.)
The nose is very well rounded with raspberry, black currant and vanilla. The palate is equally well rounded. It’s fruit forward and has a full mouth feel. The tannins are just right. Big cherry and blackberry flavors dominate the palate. There’s some black pepper in there too. Although it may be steep for the bargain hunters out there, I still think the quality-to-price ration is good. It’s a great wine.
Wine: Veramonte Primus
Variety: Red Blend
Vintage: 2006
Alcohol: 14.5%
Rating: 88
Price: $20.00
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Primus is one of my Friday night faves at my favorite lounge. As you said, price may
be a bit steep for bargain hunters, but it is really not a bad value for this wine.