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The Seña estate is the culmination of their wonderful partnership and a passionate journey. Seña is also an authentic Chilean blend of the finest Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, with Carmenere adding an evident Chilean personality. Chadwick and Mondavi searched for four long years before finding the ideal Chilean terroir in the Aconcagua Valley, where they bought 350 hectares of virgin hillside land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRP 97\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviewed by: Luis Gutiérrez\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 Seña is a blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Malbec, 15% Carmenere and 7% Petit Verdot (a little higher, in search of acidity), with grapes picked early, in the second week of March, and fermented mostly in stainless-steel tanks and 10% in concrete eggs. It has a moderate 13.5% alcohol and good freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a subtle, layered wine, not only of fruit but also spice; it has polished tannins and very well-integrated oak after 22 months in barrels, 78% new, with 10% of the volume in large Stockinger casks. The warmer years seem well controlled, so this is reflected not in ripeness but in texture and tannin quality; in warmer years such as 2017 or this one, the wines have a little more firmness but are definitely more elegant than the 2017 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine has intensity and complexity, with no minty or herbal notes; it's spicy and juicy, with energy and depth. It has the structure, colour, body and acidity to evolve well in bottle. 100,000 bottles were produced. It was bottled in February 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI tasted Seña's latest releases, now including a second wine, at their release through the Bordeaux négociants in September 2022. I'm including these notes here again to put them in context with the rest of the wines from Chile and to complete this article.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished: 6 April 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtremely vibrant flowers and citrus fruit, with graphite, currants and blueberries. The nose is like walking into a florist's. Medium- to full-bodied, with extremely polished tannins that caress the palate. A firm finish, indicating there is still much more to come. A blend of 53% cabernet sauvignon, 25% malbec, 15% carmenère and 7% petit verdot. Try after 2028, but it's already open and seductive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seña","offers":[{"title":"2020","offer_id":50005811298641,"sku":"","price":159.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/3218\/4972\/files\/vina-sena-2020-vinho-tinto-7099278.jpg?v=1761784789"},{"product_id":"joseph-phelps-insignia-2018","title":"Joseph Phelps Insignia 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling: \u003c\/strong\u003eBlackberries and dark chocolate with mint, conifer and clove. Sweet tobacco, violets and flowers too. A hint of graphite. Fresh and complex. Full-bodied, with ultra-fine, dusty tannins and a wonderful, extremely long finish. Savoury and refined. A 2018 classic. Needs time, but it's so approachable and beautiful. One of the best Insignias ever. Alive and constantly evolving. 40% Stags Leap AVA. 87% cabernet sauvignon, 8% petit verdot, 3% malbec and 2% cabernet franc. Let it age five or six years, but it's already wonderful now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFalstaff: \u003c\/strong\u003eDark ruby, purple reflections. Fine, slightly restrained wild-berry confit, delicate raspberry and cherry aromas, fresh orange zest, an attractive bouquet, a touch of cassis in the background. Complex, full-bodied, highly elegant, sweet cherry fruit, integrated tannins, a fine touch of nougat on the finish, great length, minerality on the finish, with ageing potential for decades. PM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis impressive blend combines 87% cabernet sauvignon with 8% petit verdot, 3% malbec and 2% cabernet franc, all aged 24 months in 100% new French oak. Elements of cedar, sage, dried herbs and underbrush meet rich red fruit and chalky tannins, with a touch of cocoa throughout. 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Vineyard sources this year include: 30% Las Rocas (Stags Leap District), 18% Yountville (Oak Knoll District), 13% Banca Dorada (Rutherford), 18% Suscol (South Napa Valley), 14% Home Ranch (St. Helena), 12% Las Rocas (Stags Leap District), 7% Barboza (Stags Leap District). It was aged 24 months in 100% new French oak barrels. Deep garnet with purple glints, it gives off powerful notes of cassis, stewed black plums and blackberries, plus hints of cedar chest, graphite, menthol and wet slate with a perfume of clove oil. The medium- to full-bodied palate already shows remarkable balance at this young stage, with a firm backbone of fine tannins and marked freshness to support the crunchy, intense black fruit, finishing long and spicy. 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By adapting Old World tradition to American wine country, Mondavi produced accessible, unique wines that appeal to amateurs and experts alike. The Napa Valley vineyards are among California's oldest winegrowing areas. The Mondavi signature is credited with driving the modern rise of the American wine industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing the tradition of many great Bordeaux châteaux, Opus One makes a second wine called Overture. Every section of the estate is meticulously farmed with the attention to detail and unique approach needed to produce Opus One. An extensive blending process takes place, and not every lot of the estate's wines is chosen for the final Opus One blend. This wine has aromas of blueberries, currants and plums giving way to hot chocolate, vanilla notes and a touch of coffee. Fully integrated tannins and low acidity. Expressive on the mid-palate. 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After the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 Parker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e score for the 2013 vintage, the 2019 vintage again reached the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emaximum score\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this time from James Suckling. Much could be said about this blend of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCabernet franc and Malbec\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrom vines grown at over 1,400 metres, but nothing compares to the privilege of enjoying its\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erefinement, elegance and longevity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe 2020 Gran Enemigo Gualtallary Single Vineyard is simply phenomenal. It's very fresh and balanced and, for a warm year like 2020, shows no heat or excess; it's subtle, with an ethereal character within the powerful, exuberant Gualtallary profile. It fermented in concrete with indigenous yeasts and some whole clusters, sometimes up to 70% of the volume. It's intense and powerful, but something makes it feel light, with great inner strength. It's still young and should develop very well in bottle for a long time. 9,000 bottles were produced. It was bottled in July 2021 after maturing in large oak foudres for 15 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling: \u003c\/strong\u003eNotes of ink and liquorice with aromas of blackberry and black olive. Medium- to full-bodied, with round, fine tannins that are crunchy and refined. It has a juicy touch and a flavourful finish. Just a hint of cedar and caramel at the end. 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It's still developing and seems to have all the components, and the balance between them, for long and positive bottle ageing. With wines like this I sometimes wish I had a time machine to see them in 20 years... I think this is the best Cheval des Andes I've ever tasted. 100,000 bottles were produced. It was bottled in January 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Terrazas de los Andes","offers":[{"title":"2018","offer_id":50030635286865,"sku":null,"price":134.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/3218\/4972\/files\/cheval-des-andes-2018-6207026.png?v=1761785235"},{"product_id":"quinta-sardonia-2020","title":"Quinta Sardonia 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masterly interpretation of biodynamic viticulture. This wine is a complex, very precise blend of different international grape varieties grown on up to 15 different soil types. It stands out for its dual character: fine and delicate, yet powerful and round. 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