Primus Malbec 2012
Malbec
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Wilfred
Wong
Product Details
Varietal
Producer
Vintage
2012
Size
750ML
Features
Green Wine
Your Rating
Somm Note
Winemaker Notes
Primus Malbec shows raspberry, plum and blueberry flavors with hints of violet, black pepper and tobacco. This is a full-bodied wine with well-integrated oak and a lengthy finish.
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
A true Malbec from Mendoza, the 2012 Primus covers all bases as it fills the frame with beautiful black fruit, yet it is balanced and redolent of style; one could easily enjoy this one with grilled hamburgers. Medium to dark ruby color; black fruit and savor in the nose, medium depth; medium bodied, smooth on the palate; nice balance; tasty and good; medium finish. (Tasted: August 12, 2015, San Francisco, CA)
Other Vintages
2010-
James
Suckling
Primus is a leading brand in the Chilean premium segment and a preeminent example of Chilean quality capabilities. The name Primus is Latin and means “the first” or “the first among its peers”, and for good reason. The winery was founded more than 20 years ago by Agustin Hunneus. It was truly a pioneering brand as the first blend of the signature red grapes of Chile: Cabernet and Carmenere. Today, The Blend is still the standard bearer for Primus, and has been joined by two single varietal wines: Primus Cabernet Sauvignon and Primus Carmenere. Fruit is selected from the most renowned areas in Chile for red varieties: Apalta, a sub-region Colchagua, and Maipo. These are food wines, known for their balance, elegance and freshness. Aging in oak barrels and foudres gives elegance and finesse to the wines. All farming practices are organic.
MNC21338F_2012 Item# 137805