This wine is from Chile, Casablanca region. A blend of Carmenere (The Lost Bordeaux Grape), Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, Primus is a combination of power and finesse from Veramontes Casablanca Valley Estate. Definitely a terroir wine, Primus is a limited production wine that showcases the rare Carmenere variety, a grape once prevalent in Bordeaux in the 1800s when Chile first began importing vines from France. Distinct and exotic, Carmenere is making a strong comeback as a blending component for premium wines.. Dark crushed cherries, cassis and graphite notes are supported by a full-bodied frame of fine tannins and fresh acidity, as the compact finish unwinds with hints of cured olive, grilled herb and spice. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Carmenere and Merlot. Drink now through 2017. 16,000 cases made. -NWRated #95 in Wine Spectator’s 2012 Top 100. Primus pairs beautifully with duck, beef tenderloin, wild game (venison, elk, squab, rabbit), bitter greens (arugula, endive, radicchio), bell peppers, olives, black pepper and legumes. BORDEAUX BLEND Wine