The Winery Koan of Central Valley

Winery Koan
The winery offers 18 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is ranked in the top 6386 of the estates of Central Valley.
It is located in Central Valley

The Winery Koan is one of the best wineries to follow in Central Valley.. It offers 18 wines for sale in of Central Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Winery Koan wines

Looking for the best Winery Koan wines in Central Valley among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Koan wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Koan wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Koan

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Koan

How Winery Koan wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of beer goulash, spaghetti with clams or braised lamb with peppers.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Koan

In the mouth the red wine of Winery Koan. is a powerful.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Koan

  • 2015With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.81/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.43/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Koan.

  • Carménère
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Pinot Noir

Discovering the wine region of Central Valley

The Central Valley (El Valle Central) of Chile is one of the most important wine-producing areas in South America in terms of Volume. It is also one of the largest wine regions, stretching from the Maipo Valley (just south of Santiago) to the southern end of the Maule Valley. This is a distance of almost 250 miles (400km) and covers a number of Climate types. The Central Valley wine region is easily (and often) confused with the geological Central Valley, which runs north–south for more than 620 miles (1000km) between the Pacific Coastal Ranges and the lower Andes.

A wide variety of wine styles and quality can be found in this large area, from many different terroirs. They range from the fashionable (and relatively expensive) Bordeaux-style wines produced in northern Maipo, to the older, more-established vineyards of Maule; from the coastal plains of western Colchagua to the Andean foothills of Puente Alto. With experimentation so popular in the modern wine world, however, it is the newer, cooler-climate areas which are receiving most attention, with the emphasis on the Andean foothills and the river valleys tempered by the cooling effects of the Pacific Ocean. The Central Valley is also home to a variety of Grapes, but plantings are dominated by the internationally popular Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.

Chile's 'icon' grape, Carmenère, is also of importance here, just as Malbec is to Mendoza, on the other side of the Andes. The cooler corners of the Central Valley are being increasingly developed, as winemakers experiment with varieties such as Viognier, Riesling and even Gewurztraminer. Because the area covered is so large and the terrain so varied, the name 'Central Valley' on a label is unlikely to communicate anything specific about the style of wine in the bottle. Also, with a number of independently recognized sub-regions now in place (such as Colchagua and Cachapoal), most wines of any quality are able to specify their sub-region of origin rather than the Generic Central Valley.

The top white wines of Winery Koan

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Koan

How Winery Koan wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of pike quenelles with lobster bisque sauce, tuna, pepper and tomato quiche or vegetable spaghetti flan.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Koan

In the mouth the white wine of Winery Koan. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Koan

  • 2016With an average score of 3.20/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Koan.

  • Sauvignon Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon blanc

Originally from Bordeaux, Sauvignon, or Sauvignon Blanc, is reputed to be one of the best French grape varieties for white wine. It is a white grape variety, not to be confused with Sauvignon Gris and its pale yellow color, or with Cabernet Sauvignon which produces red wines. Particularly famous thanks to Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc is cultivated as far as New Zealand, where it produces great wines whose reputation is well established.

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Discover the grape variety: Carmenère

Carménère is a grape variety of Bordeaux origin. It is the result of a cross between Cabernet Franc and Gros Cabernet. In France, it occupies only about ten hectares, but it is also grown in Chile, Peru, the Andes, California, Italy and Argentina. The leaves of the carmenere are shiny and revolute. Its berries are round and medium-sized. Carménère is susceptible to grey rot, especially in wet autumn. It can also be exposed to the risk of climatic coulure, which is why it is important to grow it on poor soil and in warm areas. Carménère is associated with an average second ripening period. This variety has only one approved clone, 1059. It can be vinified with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. It produces a rich, highly coloured wine, which acquires character when combined with other grape varieties.

News about Winery Koan and wines from the region

Andrea Franchetti: Obituary

Andrea Franchetti, one of the most talented and visionary Italian producers, has died at the age of 72 in Rome. In 30 years exactly, he positioned his superTuscan Trinoro among the top Italian references, producing a wine with stylish elegance and outstanding potential for ageing. Franchetti’s Bordeaux blends were without the over-extractions that were on-trend in the 2000s, nor the excess of fruit following phenolic maturity. He followed a precise idea to produce classic wines for the long haul ...

Napa Valley barrel auction total hits $1.5m

A new-look Napa Valley barrel auction saw 75 lots raise a total $1.5m in aid of children’s mental health, organisers have announced. Many wines were from the 2021 vintage, and Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) reported an average price per lot of $18,683, which it said was a new record. The barrel auction is now part of Collective Napa Valley, a philanthropy-focused initiative created to offer events and sales for wine lovers throughout the year – replacing the previous Auction Napa Valley event that s ...

Colombia for wine lovers

Think of Colombia, think of balmy evenings dancing to salsa, fuelled by shots of aguardiente and arepas. But there’s plenty more than the anise-based spirit and cornmeal cakes to sample in the South American country. Chefs have stepped up their game to put gastronomy on the map, with sommeliers and bartenders following suit. Not just appreciating local ingredients and distilling spirits, they also seek out wines from around the world to accompany fine-dining experiences. Their endeavours have pa ...

The word of the wine: Merrain

Oak wood split into planks used to make the barrel.

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