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 ChadwickThe biodynamic philosophy and viticulture behind Seña and Viñedo ChadwickTasting notes and vintage comparisons (2009, 2020, 2021 Seña; 2016, 2018 Viñedo Chadwick)The legacy of Eduardo Chadwick and ties to the Mondavi familyThe Berlin Tasting and Chile’s emergence in the fine wine worldFuture goals for sustainability, terroir expression, and ageability Featured Wines:Seña 2009, 2020, 2021Viñedo 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 Subscribe & Follow: Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes drop weekly. 👉 vintmarketplace.com/podcast The Vint Wine Podcast is a production of the Vint Marketplace, your source for the highest quality stock of fine wines and rare whiskies. Visit www.vintmarketplace.com. To learn more about Vint and the Vint Marketplace, visit us at Vintmarketplace.com or email Billy Galanko at Billy@vintmarketplace.com. Cheers!