EmilianaOrganic Vineyards

Producer: Emiliana
Wine: Coyam
Vintage: 2007
Region: Colchagua Valley, Chile
Rating: 94KB/91WE
Price: 25USD
Tasted: 8/30/10
Notes: "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."

Composition:
38% Syrah
21% Cabernet Sauvignon
21% Carménère
17% Merlot
2% Petit Verdot
1% Mourvedre

"Coyam is intensely violet-red in color. The nose expresses a harmony of ripe dark fruit, berries, blackcurrant, and forest fruits that delicately intermingle with the oak to deliver soft mineral notes, toffee, and chocolate. The palate offers a pleasing balance of volume and balance, very good body, smooth, well-rounded tannins, and a long finish, showing its character and personality. Recommended for long aging."

I discovered the Emiliana, Coyam during an Organic & Biodynamic seminar at Viña Errazuriz. Initially the black fruit is very intense but the weight and fruit are very proportionate. The oak is very apparent, Coyam means "Oak Forrest" after all, but it's used well and the overall balance and complexity of the Coyam are wonderful. Fans of Zinfandel, Syrah or Malbec will enjoy this wine. Lomo Asado or Porterhouse would be an excellent compliment to the Coyam.