Veramonte

Primus Maipo Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

8.829 ratings
8.93 pro ratings
Maipo Valley, Central Valley, Chile
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Jay Kline

Well...I must say that this was one of the more surprising wines I’ve had in a while. Picked up from the bargain-bin at the local Hy-Vee for $9. After opening, it was a bit tedious and, to be honest, I didn’t think it was going to come around. We didn’t finish the bottle so just stuffed the cork back in the bottle and stuck it in the basement. The next day, I wasn’t particularly excited to revisit the bottle but I’m so pleased that I did. Cassis, tobacco, baking spices, leather, and graphite on the nose. Cassis, dark cherry and earth on the palate. The structure propped it all up very well. Long-ish finish...I just didn’t expect this from a 7 year-old grocery store wine. Good with food or on its own. Should last until 2021.

Well...I must say that this was one of the more surprising wines I’ve had in a while. Picked up from the bargain-bin at the local Hy-Vee for $9. After opening, it was a bit tedious and, to be honest, I didn’t think it was going to come around. We didn’t finish the bottle so just stuffed the cork back in the bottle and stuck it in the basement. The next day, I wasn’t particularly excited to revisit the bottle but I’m so pleased that I did. Cassis, tobacco, baking spices, leather, and graphite on the nose. Cassis, dark cherry and earth on the palate. The structure propped it all up very well. Long-ish finish...I just didn’t expect this from a 7 year-old grocery store wine. Good with food or on its own. Should last until 2021.

1 person found it helpfulApr 12th, 2018
Christopher Cordero

A ripe and jammy Cab that goes well with all meats!

A ripe and jammy Cab that goes well with all meats!

1 person found it helpfulMay 24th, 2015
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

8.7

12 months if oak as opposed to 8 for the veramonte and this is a selection if better grape parcels

12 months if oak as opposed to 8 for the veramonte and this is a selection if better grape parcels

Oct 17th, 2014
A Cork in the Road

HUGE on the palate with a long finish. Coats your palate with jam and chewy consistency. Big fruit and strong structured acidity

HUGE on the palate with a long finish. Coats your palate with jam and chewy consistency. Big fruit and strong structured acidity

May 31st, 2015
Marcia Finberg

Really nice full bodied. Great with dinner.

Really nice full bodied. Great with dinner.

Dec 28th, 2014
Phil Boekelheide

Very oaky, sweet smelling. Fruity in front, oaky in back.

Very oaky, sweet smelling. Fruity in front, oaky in back.

Jul 31st, 2014
Ashley Bradburn

#TGIF

Jun 13th, 2014
Gustavo G L

Gustavo had this 4 years ago

Gustavo had this 4 years ago

Jul 4th, 2020
Cathy Gilbert

Cathy had this 7 years ago

Cathy had this 7 years ago

Aug 31st, 2017
David Green

David had this 8 years ago

David had this 8 years ago

Dec 3rd, 2016