Primus
Primus operates in Colchagua Valley, the heart of Chile's Rapel Valley wine region, where warm days and cooling Pacific influences shape bold red wines. The winery focuses on Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère—the latter a signature Chilean variety—alongside structured blends that marry Old World technique with New World fruit. Its Cabernet Sauvignon and The Blend, a four-varietal composition of Petit Verdot, Carménère, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc, have earned recognition from Wine Spectator, Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, and Falstaff. The Carménère rounds out the portfolio, reflecting the region's aptitude for dark, concentrated reds. Colchagua's terroir—alluvial soils, diurnal temperature swings, and mature vineyard sites—supports wines of depth and balance, qualities evident across Primus's range.
Critics
Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast