2015 Chadwick Sena (Half)

Seña was created in 1995 as a joint venture between Eduardo Chadwick and Robert Mondavi, who shared a dream of making a wine that would show Chile’s full potential, a wine that would come to be welcomed, in time, among the world’s First Growths.

Modelled on a Bordeaux style, it would have a Chilean soul given by the Carmenere variety, grown under biodynamic farming principles in the Aconcagua Valley.

The 2015 vintage saw average rainfall and mild weather, followed by a warm and dry season with a refreshing rain in March. This led to healthy grapes, as there was little rain and moderate temperatures during spring. January had normal temperatures, which gradually increased in February, culminating in record-breaking highs in March and April. A balanced yield helped regulate ripening.

Tasting Note: “Seña 2015 displays an intense red hue with strikingly purple edges. The nose is intense and complex, with red and black fruit aromas, such as raspberries, cherries, currants and blueberries, with so touches of dill, blond tobacco, cedar, and olive notes. The palate follows the aromas with the same fruit complexity and lasting structure perceived in the nose, where the fruity flavours mingle with cocoa, nutmeg and coffee. An elegant, deep and tense wine with a perfect balance between very fine tannins, nice acidity and fruit intensity. With a long and promising ageing potential.” – Francisco Baettig, Winemaker

Origin: Aconcagua Valley, Chile

Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot