VIK - 2018

In 2004, Norwegian entrepreneurs Alexander and Carrie Vik decided that they wanted to make a worldclass wine and began searching for the ideal terroir. After two years consulting with winemakers, climatologists, geologists and agronomists around the South America, they purchased a 4,450 hectare estate in Cachapoal.

In 2006, in the Millahue Valley (which means Place of Gold in the native Mapuche language) they started identifying the top plots and planting their vineyard. The following year, the Viks held a competition for Chilean architects to compete to become the designer of the winery and Smijilian Radic was selected and designed the winery in collaboration with Alexander and Carrie Vik.

VIK’s vineyards are planted across 12 small valleys, totalling 327 hectares under vine. More than 6,000 soil pits and analyses were conducted to match the clonal selection of rootstock and varieties to the specific plots. Varieties planted include Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Syrah, and soil types include colluvial, alluvial, sand, clay, and gravel stone.

VIK is the flagship wine and the icon of the winery, a rich red blend that can cellar well for over a decade.

Finesse, elegance, complexity, intensity, length and freshness: unique characteristics that all together level up to extraordinary. VIK is a remarkable visionary Bordeaux style blend, which stands out for its formidable ability to evolve and move us, to ultimately indulge us in pure luxury. It stands out for its enveloping nature and its extraordinary evolution and ageing. Ideal for collectors of great wines.

"The winery is located in Millahue and the beautiful vineyard is on top of hills near the Andes Mountains. In this vintage cherry aromas dominate the nose, followed by cinnamon and chocolate. It has good acidity and firm tannins supporting a full-bodied palate. Chocolate-covered berries fill the mouth and linger in the rich finish." - 92 Points, Wine Enthusiast

Producer: VIK 

Country: Chile

Region: Millahue Valley

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Carmenere 

Appellation:  Colchagua Valley

Vintage: 2018

Size: 750ml