Emiliana, Valle de Colchagua (Chile) 2018

Aug 3, 2021

By Michael Apstein

 This robust blend of mostly Syrah (42%) and Carmenere (39%) works beautifully.  For those who are interested in things like this, Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha, Malbec, Carignan, Tempranillo, and Mourvèdre fill out the blend.  There’s red and black fruit flavors, spice, and herbal notes, all wrapped in silky tannins.  An organic wine, it displays solid substance without being heavy or overdone.  I wish I could say the same for the bottle.  The back-label states “Because we care,” and lists a variety of well-deserved certifications: organic wine, environmental care, social responsibility — you get the idea.  Then why the environmentally harmful heavy bottle?  Nice wine, bad bottle.         

Country / Region

Chile

Appellation

Valle de Colchagua

Grape Variety

Color

Red

Vintage

2018

Score

90

Price

US $ 39.00

Producer

Emiliana