Sena - Chile 2011

Wine Advocate

93 / 100

byLuis Gutierrezthe6/30/2014

The 2011 Sena is a blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Carmenere, 15% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc aged in 75% new French oak barrels for 22 months. It has a bright cherry color and restrained aromas of blackberries, spices, cedar wood, tobacco and a hint of mint. The palate is a little tight and restrained, and the wine medium-bodied, with balanced concentration and good acidity. Young but accessible, it shows great elegance and balance. I like it more than the older vintages that I had the chance to taste for context. It needs to develop the bouquet and complexity that, without a doubt, will come with time in bottle. Drink 2015-2027.

Jamessuckling.com

95 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe6/20/2014

A wine with a linear and solid fruit character with firm tannins and lots of attractive fruit. Firm tannins and lots happening. Not the intense fruit of the 2012 but a classy undertone. Some may like the reserved character to this compared to the 2012. Wait for three to four years.

Wine Spectator

92 / 100

byKim Marcusthe5/31/2014

Refined, with lively acidity behind the red currant, dried berry and crushed red plum flavors. A savory style, revealing notes of white pepper and paprika that linger on the long, slate-filled finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2017. 5,400 cases made

Decanter Magazine

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bySteven Spurrierthe8/31/2013

Superb dense purple colour, ripe black cherry/ black berry fruit on the nose with lifted spice, richly concentrated black summer fruits on the palate, smooth velvety texture and ripe yet firm tannins to back this up… The ripeness of fruit is extraordinary, terrific natural richness extracted without heaviness, this wine is still very young for me, but with a great future!