Eduardo Chadwick, and his daughter Magui, presented the 2019 Seña and past vintages that showcased the impressive elegance and aging capacity of this iconic Chilean wine.
At the risk of sounding like a broken record, please indulge me as I repeat one of my favorite refrains: So many wines, so little time. I often feel exhilaration and exasperation as I navigate my way through the sheer volume of wines available today. But some wines stand out from the captivating chaos of fermented grapes, and Seña is such a wine.
Eduardo Chadwick and Robert Mondavi at Seña's vineyard.
image courtesy of Seña
The landscape was wildly different when the first vintage of Seña was released in 1997. Naysayers doubted Chile's capacity to produce top-tier wines that could compete on a global stage. But two visionary vintners, Eduardo Chadwick from Chile and Robert Mondavi from the United States, joined forces in 1995 to create Seña. Its release caused quite a sensation, and Seña has won countless accolades and secured its status as one of Chile's premier wines.
Seña 2019 ($125) marks the 25th anniversary since it debuted in 1997 with the 1995 vintage. A rich and elegant blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Malbec, 15% Carmenere, and 4% Petit Verdot, Seña's complex layers of fruit, spice, herbs, and earth are balanced by a vibrant freshness. The cooling breezes of the nearby sea influence Seña's vineyards in the Aconcagua Valley, and that kiss of the sea is perceptible. A very impressive sip!
