Seña and Viñedo Chadwick: Tasting Chilean Icons With Head of Winemaking Emily Faulconer

In this episode of the Vint Wine Podcast, host Billy Galanko sits down with Emily Faulconer, Head Winemaker and Technical Director at Viñedos Familia Chadwick, the acclaimed Chilean estate behind Seña and Viñedo Chadwick. Recently named one of the most influential figures in Chilean wine, Emily shares her journey from Viña Carmen to Chadwick, her vision for sustainability and biodynamics, and the challenges and rewards of crafting world-class Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux-style blends in Puente Alto and Aconcagua.

Emily and Billy also taste and discuss multiple vintages of Seña and Viñedo Chadwick, offering a rare opportunity to hear how these wines evolve over time. They cover everything from vineyard strategy and canopy management to stylistic decisions, the legacy of Eduardo Chadwick, and Chile’s growing recognition on the global fine wine stage.

Topics Covered:

• Emily’s path to becoming Technical Director at Viñedos Familia Chadwick
• The biodynamic philosophy and viticulture behind Seña and Viñedo Chadwick
• Tasting notes and vintage comparisons (2009, 2020, 2021 Seña; 2016, 2018 Viñedo Chadwick)
• The legacy of Eduardo Chadwick and ties to the Mondavi family
• The Berlin Tasting and Chile’s emergence in the fine wine world
• Future goals for sustainability, terroir expression, and ageability

Featured Wines:

• Seña 2009, 2020, 2021
• Viñedo Chadwick 2016, 2018

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to the Vent Wine Podcast
01:07 4th of July Story: A Visit to Livermore
06:10 News of the Week: Trebbiano Spoletino
09:15 Emily Falconer's Career Journey
17:32 The Transition Back to Viñedos Chadwick
19:26 Overview of Viñedos Familia Chadwick's Portfolio
25:49 Introduction to Vineyard Philosophy
26:44 Exploring Seña: A Modern Classic
29:10 Viñedos Chadwick: A Family Legacy
35:03 Viticulture Techniques and Climate Adaptation
40:56 Comparing Seña and Viñedos Chadwick
43:55 Chilean Wines on the Global Stage
49:40 Conclusion and Recommendations

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