2020 Coyam

Emiliana’s ‘Coyam’ is named after the oak forests which surround the winery’s magical Colchagua home, Los Robles.  The Coyam field blend is iconic, and a firm favourite of ours at The Vineking – it is a blend of Syrah (44%), Carmenere (30%), Cabernet Sauvignon (12%), Mourvedre (4%), Malbec (4%), Petit Verdot (2%), Garnacha (2%) and Tempranillo (2%).  As you can see, it would probably be quicker to list what’s not in it! After fermentation in separate batches, it is blended and then aged for 14 months, then very lightly filtered prior to bottling and release to retain as much natural character as possible.

Violet red in colour, this is an elegant and complexly perfumed wine with fruity notes of cherries, plums and blueberries, along with fresh notes of mint and a hint of black pepper spice, notes of leather and graphite. The palate, while fruity, has great structure, acidity and concentration and a brilliantly long finish.  This is a complex wine that required equally intense pairings – such as grilled red meats including beef or lamb.