Veramonte Primus Cabernet Sauvignon (75cl, 14%)

A 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile's Colchagua and Maipo valleys, bottled at 14% ABV in a 750ml format. Veramonte operates under the González Byass family of companies. The Primus range draws fruit from the Apalta sub-region within Colchagua Valley and from Maipo Valley, with all vineyards farmed organically and lower-than-average yields. After harvest the wine spends 12 months maturing in French oak barrels. The aroma leads with redcurrant and blackcurrant, followed by dried cherry and blueberry, then cedar, vanilla, pencil shavings and black pepper. The palate is fleshy and generous, with ripe plum and cherry, mineral acidity, bay leaf, olive and balsamic hints, plus fine-grained tannins. The finish is medium-long, with chewy tannins, peppercorn and dark fruit, and a persistent mineral thread.