Name: 2009 Primus The Blend
Brand: Primus Wines (Chile)
SKU: 6dcef0992de1c4f68361109c71521edb
Price: 13.94 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 89 (5 reviews)

2009 Primus The Blend
Apalta, Chile
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  - $ 16 / 750ml
  - From July 2019
- Red - Bold and Structured
- 3.5 from 4 User Ratings
- 89 / 100 from 5 Critic Reviews
- Critic tasting note: "Notes of cassis, cola, cedar, tobacco, lemon and a twinge of eucalyptus comprise the bouquet on this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Carmenère and Merlot. It tastes of cassis, blackberry, herb and chocolate; the finish is solid and minty, with a suggestion of cigar tobacco. This rocks hard, but with focus. Drink now–2015." - 90/100, Wine Enthusiast
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Region or Appellation: Apalta

Colchagua Valley / Chile
Drinking Window: 2012-2018

Analytical Data

Alcohol ABV: 14.5%
Residual Sugar g/L: 2 g/L
Sweetness: Dry
Blend: 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Syrah, 25% Carmenere & 18% Other

Production Attributes

Maturation: Oaked
Closure Type: Cork

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2009 Vintage

Awarded: 2012

International Wine Challenge

Wine Spectator Top 100 #95

2009 Vintage

Awarded: 2012

Wine Spectator Top 100

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Region

Apalta

Apalta is a region within Chile's Colchagua Valley which focuses on red wine production. Apalta wines are highly sought-after and are most often made from the classic varieties Cabernet...

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Red - Bold and Structured

A typically New World style of wine characterized by ripe fruit, firm tannins and massive popularity. Characteristics Forest floor, tannin, acidity, blackcurrant, mint, eucalyptus. Key...

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Red Blend

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Beef and Venison

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2009 vintage

89 / 100

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When to drink: 2012 to 2018

90 / 100 Wine Enthusiast

2009 Vintage Tasted: Jan 2012

Notes of cassis, cola, cedar, tobacco, lemon and a twinge of eucalyptus comprise the bouquet on this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Carmenère and Merlot. It tastes of cassis, blackberry, herb and chocolate; the finish is solid and minty, with a suggestion of cigar tobacco. This rocks hard, but with focus. Drink now–2015.

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90 / 100 Wine Spectator

2009 Vintage Tasted: Dec 2012

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88 / 100 Wine & Spirits Magazine

2009 Vintage Tasted: Feb 2012

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88 / 100 CellarTracker

2009 Vintage

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2009 Vintage: Chile Learn more

Vintage quality: Good

Current condition: Ready to drink

The 2009 Chilean vintage was very good,

The warm growing season was notably long and dry with good diurnal differences between day and night. Although drought was a slight problem in certain areas, the harvest was mostly a success. The earlier ripening white varieties we...

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