The story behind Root 1
Root 1 is a Chilean red label, and Chile is the reason these bottles make sense at this price. The country's Central Valley grows Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere in volume and in quality, on vines that have had decades to settle in, and the wines arrive here unoaked or lightly oaked, fruit forward, and built for the dinner table rather than the cellar.
Carmenere is the grape worth knowing. It is a Bordeaux variety that found its real home in Chile, and it drinks like a softer, greener, more savory cousin of Merlot. The Root 1 reds are dry, medium bodied, and priced to open on a Tuesday. We have carried them for years because they overdeliver for the money.
Explore the Root 1 range
Three Root 1 reds, all $9.99, all Chilean, all dry and food friendly. The Cabernet is in stock now.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Root 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL | Red wine | 750mL | Dry, medium bodied, dark fruit, easy tannin |
| Root 1 Carmenere 750mL | Red wine | 750mL | Savory, herbal, soft tannin, green pepper edge |
| Root 1 Heritage Red 750mL | Red blend | 750mL | Rounder red blend, plum and spice, everyday pour |
Which Root 1 is right for you?
Every Root 1 bottle on this page is $9.99. That is the whole price list, and it is the point of the label: a dry Chilean red you can keep a few of in the rack without thinking about it. The Cabernet Sauvignon is the one we have on the shelf right now; the Carmenere and Heritage Red come and go, so call ahead or ask us to hold a bottle when you are planning a dinner.
Dry, medium bodied, and $9.99, so it works with burgers and pasta without a second thought.
Chile's signature grape, savory and herbal, a change from Merlot at the same price.
A softer red blend that suits a crowd and a table of mixed dishes.
Root 1 cocktails and pairings
These are table reds, so treat them that way: grilled meat, tomato sauce, and hard cheese all work.