2015 Seña Aconcagua Valley

A highly-rated Chilean wine with bold dark fruit, cocoa, and earthy notes, perfect for pairing with seasoned meats and vegetables.

Producer

Seña

Region

Aconcagua Valley

Country

Chile

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon

Varietal Composition

57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Carmenere, 12% Malbec, 7% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc

Specifications

2015

Vintage

2030

Drink By

ABV

Vinification

Organically farmed grapes were aged for 22 months in a mix of 88% French oak barrels (65% new) and 12% large foudres

Occasional wine note

We happened upon this wine at a Costco in the San Francisco area, saw the 100 point rating, a price that screamed value, and just had to pick up a couple of bottles. It did not disappoint. This is a big wine full of dark fruit, cocoa, and earthy aromas and flavors. This one begs for well seasoned meat and/or earthy vegetables. This is a fantastic representation of the great wines of Chile.

What experts say about this wine

100

James Suckling

Stunning aromas of blackcurrant, stone, blueberry and licorice. Also iodine. Floral. Perfumed. Full body, fantastic density of fruit and ripe tannins. It goes on for minutes on the palate with such energy and focus. Touch of chewiness on the finish. A complex and complete wine that delivers a generosity with firmness.

100

Falstaff

Flinty, earthy reduction still hovers on the nose and is displayed against smooth, dark fruit. The palate is dense, smooth, rich, and caramelised plum melds with hints of chocolate and cocoa. Freshness counters this while fine tannins have become pliable and are en route to smoothness. The finish is a high tone of freshness amidst all of this bundled but elegant richness.

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