Chadwick - Sena 2022

JAMES SUCKLING: "Extremely bright flowers and citrus with graphite, currants and blueberries. The nose is like going into a flower shop. Medium- to full-bodied with extremely polished tannins that caress your palate. Firm at the finish, which tells you that there is plenty coming in the future. A blend of 60% cabernet sauvignon, 25% malbec, 9% carmenere, 6% petit verdot. Try after 2028, but already open and enticing."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "The 2022 Seña enters on a reticent note, quietly opening up to reveal a dark, leather-bound nose with hints of turned earth, cedar, licorice and graphite accents that manage a levity and high-toned energy. The palate is lively and spry, driven by bright treble tones balanced with weighty, broad depth and a perfectly suave texture. The finish is juicy yet tense, structured and refined, with impressive length and coiled energy. Ever-expanding in the glass, this is a gorgeous, energetic and exuberant example of poise and clarity that should be a pleasure to follow in the cellar. It's a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Malbec, 9% Carmenere and 6% Petit Verdot aged 18 months mainly in French barrique with some foudre."

DECANTER: "Great weight on the mid-palate, offset by a focused attack and long, linear finish. Acidity, alcohol and tannins work complementary and in perfect balance, orchestrating a beautiful interplay between poise and intensity. Lavender, pencil shavings and cedar mingle on the nose, hovering over deep blueberry, bramble and plum fruit. Delicious earthy and smoky aspect: forest floor brings in depth and weight, while smoked bacon brings in mouthwatering savouriness. Hints of cocoa nibs, coffee and graphite add further intrigue. Long finish with lingering liquorice, poached plum and maraschino cherry."