2011 Sena

95 POINTS

James Suckling

A wine with a linear and solid fruit character with firm tannins and lots of attractive fruit. Firm tannins and lots happening. Not the intense fruit of the 2012 but a classy undertone. Some may like the reserved character to this compared to the 2012. Wait for three to four years.

93 POINTS

Luis Gutierrez - Wine Advocate

The 2011 Sena is a blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Carmenere, 15% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc aged in 75% new French oak barrels for 22 months. It has a bright cherry color and restrained aromas of blackberries, spices, cedar wood, tobacco and a hint of mint. The palate is a little tight and restrained, and the wine medium-bodied, with balanced concentration and good acidity. Young but accessible, it shows great elegance and balance. I like it more than the older vintages that I had the chance to taste for context. It needs to develop the bouquet and complexity that, without a doubt, will come with time in bottle. Drink 2015-2027. 

92 POINTS

Kim Marcus - Wine Spectator

Refined, with lively acidity behind the red currant, dried berry and crushed red plum flavors. A savory style, revealing notes of white pepper and paprika that linger on the long, slate-filled finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2017. 5,400 cases made