Rocas de Seña 2022

A unique blend of 33% Malbec, 25% Syrah, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 7% Mourvèdre and 5% Grenache, aged 18 months in French barrique, the 2022 Rocas de Seña is a vibrant introduction to the Seña winemaking style, accurately displayed in the poised, graceful style this wine delivers. The nose is fresh and lively with a savory, herbal background, introducing a suave, precise, plush palate. While this is juicier and less tensely structured than the Seña itself, there is no lack of bracing tension that props up and elongates the finish. This is a beautiful and overperforming wine with a singular identity.

Very poised and approachable without loss of complexity and nuance. The verticality of the tannic structure along with the firm acid line keep the lusciousness of the rich plum, bramble and ripe cranberry fruit in check, while allowing it to be on full display, beautifully framed and well defined. Refreshing Mediterranean herbs and juicy black olives add a seductive savouriness. Blood orange juice creates a refreshing streak throughout and brings the minerality of the tannins into focus. Long finish with lingering pepper, cardamom and thyme.

A linear and refined red with sweet berry, cherry, wildflower, lavender, rosemary flower and citrus undertones that follow through to a medium body with firm, fine tannins. Creamy, pretty and spicy. Similar flavors on the finish. Second wine of Seña, made from two estates. A blend of 33% malbec, 25% syrah, 21% cabernet sauvginon, 9% petit verdot, 7% mourvedre and 5% grenache. Drink after 2027.

The 2022 Rocas de Seña blends 33% Malbec, 25% Syrah, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 7% Mourvèdre and 5% Grenache. Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, 40% of them new, this purplish wine offers notes of sour cherry, plum, herbs, violets and a deep oaky layer. Indulgent and juicy on the palate, it presents a flavorful profile full of energy—a savory and rich Chilean red. Rocas de Seña emerged in 2021 as a Bordeaux-inspired second wine of Seña, although it's not entirely sourced from the Seña vineyard.

Intense and a little austere at first, but a juicy wave of redcurrant and bilberry fruit quickly floods the palate. This is a dry vintage in Chile, although not particularly hot until the end of the growing season, yielding good-quality wines that need some time in bottle to loosen.