Quintessential Partners with Viñedos Familia Chadwick from Chile

NAPA, CALIF., September 14, 2026 — Quintessential, the family-owned wine company dedicated to representing world-class, multi-generational wineries, today announced it has been named the exclusive U.S. importer, distributor and marketer for Viñedo Chadwick, Seña and Rocas de Seña — three celebrated wines from Viñedos Familia Chadwick.

The international journey of Viñedo Chadwick and Seña began with a defining moment in 2004 at the historic Berlin Tasting. In a blind tasting against some of the world’s most celebrated Bordeaux First Growths and Super Tuscans, Viñedo Chadwick 2000 took first place and Seña 2001 second, ahead of legendary names such as Château Lafite and Château Margaux. The result marked a turning point for Chilean fine wine, placing it firmly on the world stage. Today, all these wines continue to strengthen their presence in the United States, now represented by Quintessential, bringing their remarkable heritage and world-class pedigree to the American market.

“These wines embody what we look for in our winery partners: a remarkable family story, groundbreaking vision and wines that authentically express their place of origin,” said Dennis Kreps, co-owner of Quintessential. “We are proud to partner with the Chadwick family and bring these exceptional fine wines to our customers nationwide.”

The partnership adds three distinctive wines to Quintessential’s portfolio:

• Viñedo Chadwick — Chile’s most acclaimed wine, is a tribute to Don Alfonso Chadwick and showcases the tradition and expertise of the Chadwick family in producing fine wines. The vineyard, originally his personal polo field, is located in Puente Alto D.O. in the Maipo Valley, considered the cradle of Chile’s finest Cabernet Sauvignon. Its gravel soils and cool Andean breezes create the conditions for a wine of intense aromas, fine-grained tannins, bright acidity and remarkable ageing potential. The exceptional 2021 vintage marked another historic milestone for Chilean wine, as Viñedo Chadwick became the first and only Chilean wine to receive 100 points from Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate. 

• Seña — Founded in 1995 by Robert Mondavi and Eduardo Chadwick as Chile’s first international joint venture, Seña was born of a shared dream: to establish a Chilean wine among the world’s greats. Its 42-hectare hillside vineyard in the Aconcagua Valley, just 40 km inland from the Pacific Ocean, benefits from a cool microclimate and volcanic soils that give the wine its freshness, balance and distinctive sense of place. Farmed under biodynamic principles, Seña is a Bordeaux-style blend with an Andean soul and stands as one of Chile’s most acclaimed fine wines, with historic 100-point scores from James Suckling for its 2015, 2018 and 2021 vintages.

• Rocas de Seña — First produced in 2020, Rocas de Seña is a wine born from vision and place. Inspired by Eduardo Chadwick’s journeys through Bordeaux and the Rhône Valley, the family set out to create a distinctive blend rooted in the elegance of Bordeaux and complemented by the character of Rhône varieties. Crafted from an exceptionally rocky site in the Aconcagua Valley, planted in 1998, the wine reflects nearly two decades of exploration and dedication to expressing its unique terroir. Fresh, floral and expressive, Rocas de Seña evolves gracefully with age, revealing the depth and complexity of its origin.

“Quintessential shares our family’s commitment to quality, long-term relationships and the importance of communicating the unique character of our wines,” said Eduardo Chadwick, owner of Viñedos Familia Chadwick. “We are delighted to begin this new partnership and introduce the next chapter of our family’s wines to fine wine lovers across the United States.”

Viñedo Chadwick, Seña and Rocas de Seña will be available through Quintessential’s national distribution network beginning in September.

About Quintessential

Based in Napa, California, Quintessential is a premier marketer, importer, and distributor of exclusively family-owned fine wines and spirits, representing 50+ family wineries and two distilleries across 12 countries. Quintessential is committed to showcasing the best expressions of terroir and craftsmanship from around the world.

About Viñedos Familia Chadwick

With a family winemaking history spanning more than 150 years, Viñedos Familia Chadwick has remained devoted to a philosophy of excellence and innovation. Today, that family tradition continues under the guidance of Eduardo Chadwick and his four daughters. Through its wines, the family remains committed to positioning Chile as a world-class wine region and establishing its wines as benchmarks for quality and excellence.