98 points James Suckling: "Complex, with savory, spicy character, showing tobacco, salted plums, olives, black cherries, cassis and a hint of white pepper on the nose, followed by a refined, savory, balsamic accent. A full-bodied Seña with juicy fruit chiseling into the tight, extremely fine-grained tannins. Long, bright and still elegant from this warm vintage. 53% cabernet sauvignon, 25% malbec, 15% carmenere and 7% petit verdot. A wine with lots of harmony now, but better to drink from 2025. (8/9/22)"
97 points Luis Gutiérrez (Wine Advocate): "The 2020 Seña is a blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Malbec, 15% Carmenere and 7% Petit Verdot (a little higher in search of acidity) from grapes harvested early, the second week of March, and fermented mostly in stainless steel and 10% in concrete eggs. It has a moderate 13.5% alcohol and good freshness. It's subtle and layered, not only fruit but with more spice; it has polished tannins and very integrated oak after 22 months in barrique, 78% new, and with 10% of the volume in large Stockinger barrels. The warmer years seem to be nicely managed, so that it's not reflected in the ripeness but is more a matter of texture and quality of the tannins; in the warmer years, like 2017 or this 2019, the wines have a little more grip, but these are definitely finer than those from the 2017 vintage. This wine has intensity and complexity, with no mintiness or herbal notes; it's spicy and juicy, with energy and depth. It has structure, color, stuffing and acidity to develop nicely in bottle. 100,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in February 2022. Drink: 2023-2035. (8/31/22)"
96 points Anne Krebiehl (Falstaff): "A lovely, juicy nose blends crushed blackberry and blueberry. Overtones of tar, cocoa and iris lend a seductive edge. The palate, upon release now, is brimming with dark and youthful fruit, dense with young, bold, ripe tannins. Lovely, bright freshness peeps through, brightens the fruit and absolutely defines the finish. (9/1/22)"
96 points Tim Atkin, MW: "(13.5%). Continuing the shift in style and weight that’s been apparent in Seña since 2014 – not easy to maintain in an extreme vintage like 2020 – the latest release is impressively bright and low in alcohol at just 13.5%. The assemblage here marries Cabernet Sauvignon with 25% Malbec, 15% Carmenère and 7% Petit Verdot, aged in 78% new wood and some larger foudres for texture. Floral and refreshing, with stylish rose petal and cinnamon top notes, layers of plum, bramble and redcurrant fruit, a balsamic undertone, stylish oak and the structure and acid backbone to age convincingly in bottle. 2025-35. (2023)"
95 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$150 list] Violets, ripe cherry and red-plum aromas are delicate. Light notes of cinnamon and dried herbs fill up the bouquet. This is one of Chile's iconic wines from a warm vintage in Aconcagua Valley that delivers good concentration of fruit on the ripe palate. Blackberry and cherry flavors are followed by light notes of oak spice. It has lively linear acidity and big tannins. It's good to drink now and promise a good future. Drink through 2030. Drink: 13.5%. (Mar 2023)"
97 points Luis Gutiérrez (Wine Advocate): "The 2020 Seña is a blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Malbec, 15% Carmenere and 7% Petit Verdot (a little higher in search of acidity) from grapes harvested early, the second week of March, and fermented mostly in stainless steel and 10% in concrete eggs. It has a moderate 13.5% alcohol and good freshness. It's subtle and layered, not only fruit but with more spice; it has polished tannins and very integrated oak after 22 months in barrique, 78% new, and with 10% of the volume in large Stockinger barrels. The warmer years seem to be nicely managed, so that it's not reflected in the ripeness but is more a matter of texture and quality of the tannins; in the warmer years, like 2017 or this 2019, the wines have a little more grip, but these are definitely finer than those from the 2017 vintage. This wine has intensity and complexity, with no mintiness or herbal notes; it's spicy and juicy, with energy and depth. It has structure, color, stuffing and acidity to develop nicely in bottle. 100,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in February 2022. Drink: 2023-2035. (8/31/22)"
96 points Anne Krebiehl (Falstaff): "A lovely, juicy nose blends crushed blackberry and blueberry. Overtones of tar, cocoa and iris lend a seductive edge. The palate, upon release now, is brimming with dark and youthful fruit, dense with young, bold, ripe tannins. Lovely, bright freshness peeps through, brightens the fruit and absolutely defines the finish. (9/1/22)"
96 points Tim Atkin, MW: "(13.5%). Continuing the shift in style and weight that’s been apparent in Seña since 2014 – not easy to maintain in an extreme vintage like 2020 – the latest release is impressively bright and low in alcohol at just 13.5%. The assemblage here marries Cabernet Sauvignon with 25% Malbec, 15% Carmenère and 7% Petit Verdot, aged in 78% new wood and some larger foudres for texture. Floral and refreshing, with stylish rose petal and cinnamon top notes, layers of plum, bramble and redcurrant fruit, a balsamic undertone, stylish oak and the structure and acid backbone to age convincingly in bottle. 2025-35. (2023)"
95 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$150 list] Violets, ripe cherry and red-plum aromas are delicate. Light notes of cinnamon and dried herbs fill up the bouquet. This is one of Chile's iconic wines from a warm vintage in Aconcagua Valley that delivers good concentration of fruit on the ripe palate. Blackberry and cherry flavors are followed by light notes of oak spice. It has lively linear acidity and big tannins. It's good to drink now and promise a good future. Drink through 2030. Drink: 13.5%. (Mar 2023)"
| Product SKU | 703818 |
| Producer | Seña |
| Country | Chile |
| Region | Aconcagua |
| Varietal | Cabernet/Bordeaux Blends |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| Blend | 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Malbec, 15% Carmenère and 7% Petit Verdot |
| ABV | 13.5% |
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