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Primus The Blend Apalta 2015 Wine Review

Primus The Blend Apalta 2015

Primus The Blend Apalta 2015

Colchagua Valley D.O., Chile

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $19.95

Drink: 2018-2026

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Primus

Agent: Rogers & Company

Natalie's Score: 90/100

The Blend 2015 is a dry, full-bodied Chilean red blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère and Merlot with a little Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot in the mix. All wine grapes are sourced from the Colchagua Valley wine region. Layers of dark berry fruit, red fruit and toasty oak on the palate.

Apalta food pairings: rib roast, pork long ribs on the barbeque, stuffed veal breast roast.

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This Primus The Blend Apalta 2015 was reviewed on November 5, 2020 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 505958
  • $19.80 
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Reviews and Ratings

Christian Marcoux rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Delicious wine from Colchagua Valley in Chile, Primus 2015, The Blend offers aromas of blackberry, black currant, dried herbs, graphite, baking spice, coffee and leather. Harmoniously blended from 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 24% Carmenere, 8% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc, this full-bodied wine delivers a lovely balance with a long and fruity finish. On the palate, pleasing flavors of black cherry, black plum, violet, mocha, leather and cedar. Enjoy!
Primus The Blend 2015 is a dry, full-bodied, vegan-friendly Chilean red blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère and Merlot with a little Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot in the mix. All wine grapes are sourced from the Alto de Casablanca, Colchagua Valley wine region. Look for dark berry fruit, dark chocolate and savoury spice on this great value under $20, elegant red wine. Pair with grilled meats. - Community Wine Reviews

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