Seña, Vina Seña 2023

“This cabernet sauvignon really shines, with subtle paprika, tobacco ash and vibrant red currants on the nose. Nuanced blackberries, blueberries, fine spices and a hint of cigar box. This fresh, lovely Sena comes from a warmer year than 2021 or 2022, with softer tannins. It’s super refined but driven, long and flavorful. More approachable and less structured and direct this year, with impeccable drinkability. 60% cabernet sauvignon, 19% malbec, 15% carmenere and 6% petit verdot. 18 months of aging, of which 90% is in French oak barrels, including 70% new and around 10% in foudres. Drinkable now, but it’s built for the next 20 years”.

“The influence of the Pacific Ocean, which supplied cooler, often foggy mornings in a warm growing season, was a boon in 2023, according to Emily Faulconer. The result is an appealing mixture of freshness and density in the glass. Matured in 70% new wood and some larger foudres, the 2023 Seña is plusher and more forward than the 2022 release, with a core of Cabernet Sauvignon complemented by 19% Malbec, 15% Carmenère and 6% Petit Verdot. Aromas of coffee bean, mint and stony reduction segue into a palate of bramble, cassis and blackberry fruit supported by muscular tannins that will integrate with time in bottle. The underlying acidity lifts the finish. (13.5%).” Drink: 2028-38

“Opens with its signature fresh, lifted bouquet driven by mint, spice and red fruit aromas, developing graphite accents and a vanilla-tinged undercurrent with aeration. The palate beautifully balances a suave polish with tensile focus, releasing into a rich, slow-moving finish underpinned by mineral-driven nuances and a touch of refreshing salinity. This impressive showing from Seña in a warm vintage retains admirable freshness and verve. The blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Malbec, 15% Carménère, 6% Petit Verdot matured for 18 months in barrique and a small portion of foudre. Drink Date:2026 - 2038.”