{"title":"Sena Meritage","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"sena-meritage-2010","title":"Sena Meritage - 2010","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSena Meritage 2010\u003c\/strong\u003e is a biodynamic Bordeaux-style red blend from Chile's Aconcagua Valley, bottled at 14% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Scoring 94 points from both Neal Martin (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate) and James Suckling, this vintage represents one of Chile's most ambitious fine wine projects at full maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABV: 14%  |  Origin: Aconcagua Valley, Chile  |  Vintage: 2010  |  Winery: Viña Seña\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViña Seña was founded in 1995 as a joint venture between Chilean wine luminary Eduardo Chadwick and Napa Valley icon Robert Mondavi, with the explicit goal of producing a world-class wine capable of standing alongside First Growth Bordeaux and top Napa Cabernets. The estate farms under biodynamic principles in the Aconcagua Valley, one of Chile's warmest and most structured red wine regions. The 2010 blend is composed of 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Carménère, 12% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot, aged for twenty-two months in 100% new French oak barrels. The inclusion of Carménère — a grape that has found a second home in Chile after nearly vanishing from Bordeaux — gives Seña a distinctly Chilean signature within an otherwise classic Bordelais framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e The nose opens with lively blackcurrant and violet before shifting into layers of dark cherry, blueberry, and ripe raspberry. Secondary notes of tobacco, cedar, coffee, and chocolate emerge with time in the glass, framed by a lightly spicy, floral lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e The palate entry is composed and concentrated, with ripe dark fruits — blackberry, cherry, and cassis — anchoring the mid-palate. Oak integration is seamless after more than a decade in bottle, and the tannin structure feels elegant rather than imposing. A mineral thread runs through the core, lending precision and focus to the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e The finish is long, suave, and refined, trailing off with red cherry, mineral undertones, and a whisper of cedar. Beautifully balanced, it rewards patience and continues to evolve in the glass over the course of an evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHow to Drink Seña 2010\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt over a decade of age, the 2010 is best served in a large-bowled Bordeaux glass at around 16–18°C (61–64°F), with thirty to sixty minutes of decanting to open its secondary and tertiary layers. This is a wine built for the table — a \u003cstrong\u003eclassic lamb rack pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e highlights its cedar and dark-fruit character, while it brings structure and depth to a \u003cstrong\u003erich beef Bourguignon\u003c\/strong\u003e. For a simpler match, the wine's elegance and tannin balance make it an excellent partner alongside a \u003cstrong\u003ecurated charcuterie board\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring aged hard cheeses and cured meats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBest For\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGifting a serious wine collector or Bordeaux enthusiast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnniversary dinners and milestone celebrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVertical tastings exploring Chilean fine wine across vintages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlind tasting events comparing New World and Old World Cabernet blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Seña 2010 taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Seña 2010 delivers concentrated dark fruit — blackcurrant, cherry, and blackberry — layered with cedar, tobacco, coffee, and a mineral backbone. The tannins are elegant and well-integrated, producing a balanced, long-finishing red with considerable complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Seña 2010 compare to First Growth Bordeaux?\u003c\/strong\u003e Seña was specifically created to compete with top Bordeaux in blind tastings, and critics have noted structural similarities to classified-growth wines from the Left Bank. The key differentiator is the inclusion of 21% Carménère, which adds a distinctly Chilean aromatic character not found in traditional Bordeaux blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Seña 2010 good for sipping on its own?\u003c\/strong\u003e Absolutely — with over a decade of bottle age, the 2010 has developed the integration and complexity that reward contemplative, unhurried drinking, ideally after a brief decant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Seña 2010 made?\u003c\/strong\u003e Seña is produced by Viña Seña in Chile's Aconcagua Valley, a warm coastal-influenced region north of Santiago known for producing structured, age-worthy red wines under biodynamic farming practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foods pair well with Seña 2010?\u003c\/strong\u003e Roasted rack of lamb complements its cedar and dark-fruit profile. Grilled ribeye steak matches the wine's tannic structure. Aged Comté or Manchego cheese echoes its savory, nutty undertones. Wild mushroom risotto amplifies the earthy, tertiary complexity of this mature vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes does Seña 2010 come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Seña 2010 is available in the standard 750ml bottle format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Seña 2010 worth the price?\u003c\/strong\u003e Seña positions as an ultra-premium Chilean red, priced below most First Growth Bordeaux yet regularly scoring in the same critical range. For collectors seeking 94-point, biodynamically farmed wines with proven aging ability, it represents strong value within the global fine wine landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhy Seña 2010?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2010 vintage arrived with dual 94-point scores from Neal Martin and James Suckling, placing it among the strongest releases in the estate's history. What sets Seña apart from most ambitious New World reds is its commitment to biodynamic farming — not as a marketing exercise, but as a philosophical backbone that has been in place since the project's earliest years. The Carménère component provides a flavor signature that no Bordeaux or Napa Cabernet can replicate, while the twenty-two months in new French oak and the classic five-grape Meritage architecture deliver unmistakable structural seriousness. Now well past a decade in bottle, the 2010 is drinking in a window where primary fruit and evolved complexity coexist — a rare intersection that makes this vintage particularly compelling today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sena Meritage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44836753342633,"sku":"11937","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/1024\/6313\/files\/sena_meritage__65331.jpg?v=1730468987"}],"url":"https:\/\/theliquorbarn.com\/collections\/sena-meritage.oembed","provider":"The Liquor Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}