Aconcagua Valley

Vina Sena is arguably Chile’s most famous and sought after wine.  We are pleased to offer the new release of the exemplary 2013 vintage.

Viña Seña, originally a joint venture between Eduardo Chadwick and Robert Mondavi of the eponymous Napa estate, aimed to be Chile’s ultimate premium wine.  Success followed quickly, initially in blind tastings against the best from Bordeaux, Italy, and most recently with high critical acclaim from influential American critic James Suckling.  James Suckling placed the 2012 vintage in the Top 10 (#9) of his Top 100 Wines of the World 2014 and the score of 98 points for the 2012 was the highest ever awarded to a Chilean wine at that time by a major critic.  We are excited to say that the 2013 has surpassed this, with James Suckling scoring it an almost perfect 99/100.

In a recent trip to Chile, James Suckling was quoted as saying of the higher quality wines he found there – “They compete with the best of Europe and California as well as Australia. Taste this year's release of Seña, 2013, and understand what I mean. It has all the depth of fruit, structure and intensity of a top wine from such prestigious producers as Mouton Rothschild or Harlan. Plus, Seña is made from biodynamically grown grapes, giving the wine an amazing underlying wholesomeness and holistic quality.”

The Wine Advocate’s Neal Martin has proclaimed Sena as “perhaps Chile’s most famous producer and iconic wine”.

Having tasted the wine this morning, we in the Fine wine team are left in no doubt as to the quality and age-ability of Viña Seña, certainly a wine to be considered in the top rank of wines the world over.


Aromas of Cassis and blueberry, rich fruit on the nose and yet a lovely balance with background hints of eucalyptus, mineralite and flint. The richness of the fruit on the medium bodied mid-palate matches perfectly with the amazing lift of acidity at the back palate.  There is great density and yet a svelte, beautifully poised character, full of old world sensibility and class that gives the wine great tension and balance, the cool climate of the vineyard really shines through.  The tannins melt into the mouth.  This is a truly classy offering with all the elements in the right place producing a wine that is so tempting to drink now but will easily keep for 5 – 10 years
Stuart Rae, Private Account Manager

One of the most balanced young wines I have tasted for a while. An enticing nose of rich blackcurrants with a hint of eucalyptus. Complex, full bodied  and wonderfully precise  palate gives you silky tannins and an amazing long lingering finish. I would quite happily start to drink this but I think with a bit of patience this will turn out to be one of those wines that is worth the wait. Drink from 2016.
Ben Upjohn, Fine Wine Sales Manager

Very deep, dark colour. Rich blackcurrant fruit on nose, both berry and leaf, no obvious oak on the bouquet, no confection, just a hint of toast. Very good on the palate, serious and savoury, ripe and reminiscent of unsweetened blackcurrant juice, wonderful mouth-feel with crisp acidity and rounded tannins, complexity is provided by a hint of spice in the shape of black pepper notes and a touch of cedar. Long and impressive on the finish. The best Chilean red I can remember tasting.
Chris Pollington – Private Account Manager

A lovely depth of colour with flicks of purple in appearance. The nose reveals comforting aromas of ripe blackberries, bramble, and cloves with a gentle herbal character of blackcurrant leaf. Concentrated flavours of red plum, blackberry and mulberry greet the palate which is generously structured with gradually building ripe tannins. Hints of sweet spice and mocha come through and a cleansing acidity wraps the wine up neatly providing balance and freshness towards the long finish. Profound, focussed and with fair depth, this 2014 is proof that Vina Sena are moving in the right direction. Allow a few years in the cellar.
Chris Lamb, Private Account Manager

 

A phenomenal red with aromas of blackberry, licorice, sandalwood and hot stones turns to cigar box and hints of sweet tea. Full body, with incredible depth and concentration yet agile and playful. Long and fascinating. It talks to you.
Balanced. The greatest Seña ever.
James Suckling - jamessuckling.com - June 2014