The 2012 Sena Red Table Wine is a Bordeaux blend from Chile's Aconcagua Valley, showcasing the region's potential for producing exceptional wines. This vintage is a proprietary blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Carmenere, Merlot, Malbec, and Cabernet Franc. The grapes are sourced from a cool vineyard on a rocky hillside with clay, benefiting from the influence of the nearby Pacific Ocean.
James Suckling awarded this wine an impressive 98 points, describing it as having "fabulous character of blackberry, licorice, sandalwood and hot stones" and noting its evolution to "cigar box and hints of sweet tea." He highlights the wine's rich yet agile nature, attributing its quality to biodynamically grown grapes.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave it a respectable 92 points. Luis Gutierrez praised its "bright and focused" profile, with a nose of red and ripe black fruits, balsamic notes, tobacco, and cedar wood. He found the palate medium-bodied with good freshness and acidity, noting its "sophisticated, polished and fine-grained tannins." He observed that while the wine is accessible now, it promises further complexity with time.
Wine Spectator also provided a favorable review, scoring it 93 points. They described it as "rich, round and lush-tasting," with concentrated flavors of dark currant, plum tart, and dark berry, enhanced by toasty notes and "suave tannins" leading to a creamy finish.
Vinous, however, offered a more tempered perspective with a score of 91. Joaquin Hidalgo remarked on the vintage's warm year influence, resulting in "jammy with soy sauce aromas" and dry tannins. He noted its evolution as more rapid than other vintages.
Overall, the 2012 Sena Red Table Wine is recognized for its complexity and harmonious blend, making it a standout offering from Chile's winemaking landscape.