Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Sena
Label Name:
 
Vintage (event)
Vintage:
 
2004
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Aconcagua Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmenère, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: 94 points (review notes praising toasty oak, graphite, espresso, black currant and long finish). Wine Enthusiast ~91

Tasting Note
Concentrated dark-fruit core (blackcurrant, plum) with tobacco, cedar, chocolate, espresso and graphite notes; violet and herbal nuances. Rich, layered palate with firm ripe tannins and a long, spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled steak, roast beef, lamb, venison, rich stews. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Sichuan-style beef, Peking duck, Cantonese roast pork (char siu).

Production Method
Hand-harvested estate fruit (from 2004), fermented in stainless steel with extended maceration, followed by ~18–22 months in predominantly new French oak barrels.

Vineyard Info
Seña was created by Eduardo Chadwick with Robert Mondavi in 1995; since 2004 fruit is estate-grown from the Seña Hillside vineyard, farmed biodynamically and managed for concentration and terroir expression.