Bargain Wines

I had the distinct pleasure of tasting a truly extraordinary wine this weekend; Veramonte Primus. It was a decently priced delicious red at just $15 a bottle. Primus is a very smooth blend of Carmenère, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon made in the Veramonte Estate. It is also considered a Chilean wine as it encompasses the distinctive grape (Carmenere) whose home is Chile.

The wine really offers a hardy taste and texture, but is incredibly smooth and somewhat on the drier side. I do enjoy wines that are slightly drier however.  It showcases a mature, ripe fruity flavor with a heart body and is exceptionally smooth. Tannins are noticeable but balanced with the heartiness.

The proprietary red wine, the 2004 Primus, is a blend of 47% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 23% Carmenere. I noticed distinct flavors of cherry, blueberry and oak.

Worked well prior to meal as well as during. I terrific wine to stock up on for whatever occasion might be in the future.

Wine Enthusiasts gave it a 90 point rating. I would give it an 93. Overall still a nice red and relatively affordable at about $15 a bottle. You can purchase this wine online at places like- Wine.com, BevMo.com, or most other wine stores in your area.