This week I had the opportunity to try some wines from Emiliana Organic Vineyards in Chile and these wines are perfect for the summer and patio season.
Emiliana is well known for their Syrah and Carménère dominant red blend, COYAM. Wines from Emiliana are not only organic, but they are also free from added flavours, colours, synthetic preservatives, vegan-friendly and sustainable.
Emiliana was started in the late 1990’s by Rafael and José Guilisasti. It was at this time that they were beginning to notice that the wine market was changing. Consumers were becoming more conscious about the products they were consuming, not just for health purposes, but for the environmental and social impact. So Rafael and José joined forces with winemaker Álvaro Espinoza and together they converted a conventional Chilean winery into one that is both organic and a biodynamic.
2021 Adobe Reserva Rosé $16.99*
This Rosé is made from 100% Syrah and it was aged for three months in stainless steel tanks.
Aromas of pink grapefruit rind, crushed stone, underripe strawberries and red plum. This Rosé is off-dry, medium- in body with medium acidity. The palate offers pink grapefruit, white pepper, strawberries, cherries and red plums with a medium finish.
*Available at Neighbourhood Liquor
2022 Adobe Reserva Sauvignon Blanc *18.99
The grapes for this 100% Sauvignon Blanc hail from the Casablanca Valley and this wine was aged for three months in stainless steel tanks.
This delicious wine has aromas of stones, yellow grapefruit rind, peach pits and gooseberries. This is a dry, medium bodied wine with high acidity. The palate is salty, mineral and mouth watering with notes of lemon, yellow grapefruit, gooseberry and a hint of roasted green pepper with a medium finish.
*Available at Jak’s