Veramonte
Primus Maipo Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Maipo Valley, Central Valley, Chile
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
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
Really good bang for your buck.
Really good bang for your buck.
Apr 23rd, 2016This smells like oak. A lot of oak. An abundance of oak. It's also got dark fruit to it, some strong cassis and licorice flavor and high alcohol. Spicy and bold, but not too complex. This is what you get when you need something with pizza and don't want to think about it too much.
This smells like oak. A lot of oak. An abundance of oak. It's also got dark fruit to it, some strong cassis and licorice flavor and high alcohol. Spicy and bold, but not too complex. This is what you get when you need something with pizza and don't want to think about it too much.
Feb 18th, 201616/20 (90/100
Аромат красивый, пряно-ягодный, много сладких пряностей, корицы, мускатного ореха, черных сладких ягод, вяленой смородины, черничного джема, корицы, кардамона. Очень полный вкус, насыщенно, структурированно, очень хорошо.
#dwchile #veramonte #chile #cabernetsauvignon #pts90
16/20 (90/100
Аромат красивый, пряно-ягодный, много сладких пряностей, корицы, мускатного ореха, черных сладких ягод, вяленой смородины, черничного джема, корицы, кардамона. Очень полный вкус, насыщенно, структурированно, очень хорошо.
#dwchile #veramonte #chile #cabernetsauvignon #pts90
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, 2014Cheap. Bold. Not bad. Would pair well with steak.
Cheap. Bold. Not bad. Would pair well with steak.
Nov 1st, 2023
Very soft for a cab. Drinkable and fun. People loved it.
Very soft for a cab. Drinkable and fun. People loved it.
Dec 24th, 2022
Velvety red nose to it. Getting cherry and blackberry skins. Dark red purple color to it. On first sip, okay, with black currants and dried apricots. Medium tannins to it. Sour on the end. Not crazy about it.
Velvety red nose to it. Getting cherry and blackberry skins. Dark red purple color to it. On first sip, okay, with black currants and dried apricots. Medium tannins to it. Sour on the end. Not crazy about it.
Apr 9th, 2022
Tasted this about a year ago so I think it’s time to check in to see how it develops after a year.
Stay pretty much the same. Cassis, raspberry, black cherry, steeped black tea, light peppery spices. Vanilla has faded further. Medium body. Lively palate with cool acidity.
Remarkable freshness at this age for a cab that cost around $15.
Tasted this about a year ago so I think it’s time to check in to see how it develops after a year.
Stay pretty much the same. Cassis, raspberry, black cherry, steeped black tea, light peppery spices. Vanilla has faded further. Medium body. Lively palate with cool acidity.
Remarkable freshness at this age for a cab that cost around $15.