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.