Monday, 1 October 2012

TN : Coyam 2009, Viñedos Emiliana, Los Robles Estate, Colchagua Valley, Chile



This wine is a blend of 41% syrah, 29% carmenère, 20% merlot, 7% cabernet sauvignon, 2% mourvèdre och 1% petit verdot. The wine was finished for 13 months in oak (80% in French oak barrels and 20% in American oak barrels). Coyam is the word for “Oak Forrest” used by the original inhabitants of Chile: The Mapuches. Ancient oaks surround the vineyard where Coyam is born.

This wine received 90 points from Wine Spectator, August 2011, and 90 points from Wine Advocate, March 2012.

Colour : Dark blackcurrant

Aroma : Blackcurrant, blackberry, coconut, herbs

Taste : Blackcurrant, blackberry, coconut, earthy and spice finish

Alcohol : 14.5%

Price : 179 SEK

Systembolaget Number : 95108

Mark : B-

Website : Viñedos Emiliana

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