{"id":4378159611940,"title":"Viña Seña _ 2007 - Seña _ 750 ml.","handle":"sena-750-ml-2007-a2824","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChile - \u003c\/strong\u003eAconcagua Valley \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabernet Sauvignon - Malbec - Carmenere\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed\u003c\/strong\u003e - Vintage: \u003cstrong\u003e2007\u003c\/strong\u003e - Size: \u003cstrong\u003e750 ml.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated in the Aconcagua Valley, 40 kilometres from the Pacific Ocean, Seña's 42-hectare hillside vineyard was planted in 1999 to key red Bordeaux varieties. The colluvial soils on the valley's slopes present a variety of textures and proportions of stone content, resulting in a great diversity of well-drained gravel and rocky soils with loam to clay-loam texture. The climate is Mediterranean, with a long dry season and rainfall concentrated in winter. Due to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, the median temperatures are low, however, the vineyard's position on the eastern side of the Coastal Mountains, facing away from the sea, protects the vines from the direct effect of the ocean's strong, cold winds and creates cool-climate conditions, perfect for producing red grapes that reach an excellent level of maturity with balanced acidity that provide great elegance and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eExpert Notes\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker: \u003c\/strong\u003e96\n\u003cp\u003eThey explained how the 2017 Seña was produced with \"grapes that were handpicked in the morning and transported to the winery in 12-kilogram boxes for a careful inspection on a double sorting table. The grapes fermented in stainless steel tanks at 25 to 31 degrees Celsius (77 to 88 degrees Fahrenheit), depending on the variety and the level of extraction desired. Three pump-overs were carried out daily during fermentation to rotate the volume of the tank 0.5 to 1.5 times. Total maceration time ranged from 15 to 30 days for the Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec and Carmenere and eight to 12 days for the Petit Verdot, according to the development of each block vinified. The final blend was racked to French oak barrels (67% new) and aged for 22 months, during which time malolactic fermentation and stabilization occurred naturally.\" They harvested early and managed to keep the same alcohol level as the 2016. This has less aromatic exuberance and is a more serious vintage with good concentration and weight, not as aerial as the 2016. They increased the amount of wine matured in larger 2,500-liter foudres instead of barrique. This is more powerful, structured and concentrated, like a drier version of the 2015, with some grainy tannins, more acidity, more austerity and less primary fruit. The tannins have some grip (the earlier harvest perhaps?) and might need a little bit of time in bottle, and the wine seems to have what it takes to develop nicely in bottle. They produced 120,000 bottles of this. It was bottled in February and March 2019. Just for the record, the varietal breakdown is 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Malbec, 15% Carmenere, 10% Cabernet Franc and 8% Petit Verdot, reflecting a good year for Carmenere and Cabernet Franc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling: \u003c\/strong\u003e99\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aromas of blackberries, cedar, sandalwood and black tea are compelling. Black olives. Rosemary and sage undertones. Full-bodied, rich and powerful Seña with impressive and powerful tannins, yet harmony and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe aromas of blackberries, cedar, sandalwood and black tea are compelling. Black olives. Rosemary and sage undertones. Full-bodied, rich and powerful Seña with impressive and powerful tannins, yet harmony and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/TABS --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2019-11-21T20:52:53-05:00","created_at":"2019-11-21T20:52:53-05:00","vendor":"Viña Seña","type":"Red","tags":["cedar","Country_Chile","Finding_Inventory","Rating_96","Rating_99","Region_Aconcagua Valley","Size_750 ml.","TGS1","Type_Red","Varietal_Cabernet Sauvignon","Varietal_Carmenere","Varietal_Malbec","Vintage_2007","Weight_5","Winery_Viña Seña","yet harmony and balance."],"price":12500,"price_min":12500,"price_max":12500,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":31271278673956,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"A2824","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":false,"name":"Viña Seña _ 2007 - Seña _ 750 ml.","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":12500,"weight":2268,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"A2824","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/finding.wine\/cdn\/shop\/products\/2_a84d69e9-1e97-4256-a382-0f2ee4e3e20d.jpg?v=1585512513"],"featured_image":"\/\/finding.wine\/cdn\/shop\/products\/2_a84d69e9-1e97-4256-a382-0f2ee4e3e20d.jpg?v=1585512513","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"Viña Seña _ 2007 - Seña _ 750 ml. | Red wine | Be part of the Best Wine Store online","id":5752770854948,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":2000,"width":2000,"src":"\/\/finding.wine\/cdn\/shop\/products\/2_a84d69e9-1e97-4256-a382-0f2ee4e3e20d.jpg?v=1585512513"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":2000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/finding.wine\/cdn\/shop\/products\/2_a84d69e9-1e97-4256-a382-0f2ee4e3e20d.jpg?v=1585512513","width":2000}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChile - \u003c\/strong\u003eAconcagua Valley \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabernet Sauvignon - Malbec - Carmenere\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed\u003c\/strong\u003e - Vintage: \u003cstrong\u003e2007\u003c\/strong\u003e - Size: \u003cstrong\u003e750 ml.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated in the Aconcagua Valley, 40 kilometres from the Pacific Ocean, Seña's 42-hectare hillside vineyard was planted in 1999 to key red Bordeaux varieties. The colluvial soils on the valley's slopes present a variety of textures and proportions of stone content, resulting in a great diversity of well-drained gravel and rocky soils with loam to clay-loam texture. The climate is Mediterranean, with a long dry season and rainfall concentrated in winter. Due to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, the median temperatures are low, however, the vineyard's position on the eastern side of the Coastal Mountains, facing away from the sea, protects the vines from the direct effect of the ocean's strong, cold winds and creates cool-climate conditions, perfect for producing red grapes that reach an excellent level of maturity with balanced acidity that provide great elegance and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eExpert Notes\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker: \u003c\/strong\u003e96\n\u003cp\u003eThey explained how the 2017 Seña was produced with \"grapes that were handpicked in the morning and transported to the winery in 12-kilogram boxes for a careful inspection on a double sorting table. The grapes fermented in stainless steel tanks at 25 to 31 degrees Celsius (77 to 88 degrees Fahrenheit), depending on the variety and the level of extraction desired. Three pump-overs were carried out daily during fermentation to rotate the volume of the tank 0.5 to 1.5 times. Total maceration time ranged from 15 to 30 days for the Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec and Carmenere and eight to 12 days for the Petit Verdot, according to the development of each block vinified. The final blend was racked to French oak barrels (67% new) and aged for 22 months, during which time malolactic fermentation and stabilization occurred naturally.\" They harvested early and managed to keep the same alcohol level as the 2016. This has less aromatic exuberance and is a more serious vintage with good concentration and weight, not as aerial as the 2016. They increased the amount of wine matured in larger 2,500-liter foudres instead of barrique. This is more powerful, structured and concentrated, like a drier version of the 2015, with some grainy tannins, more acidity, more austerity and less primary fruit. The tannins have some grip (the earlier harvest perhaps?) and might need a little bit of time in bottle, and the wine seems to have what it takes to develop nicely in bottle. They produced 120,000 bottles of this. It was bottled in February and March 2019. Just for the record, the varietal breakdown is 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Malbec, 15% Carmenere, 10% Cabernet Franc and 8% Petit Verdot, reflecting a good year for Carmenere and Cabernet Franc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling: \u003c\/strong\u003e99\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aromas of blackberries, cedar, sandalwood and black tea are compelling. Black olives. Rosemary and sage undertones. Full-bodied, rich and powerful Seña with impressive and powerful tannins, yet harmony and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe aromas of blackberries, cedar, sandalwood and black tea are compelling. Black olives. Rosemary and sage undertones. Full-bodied, rich and powerful Seña with impressive and powerful tannins, yet harmony and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/TABS --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}