2021 Viña Vik Winery VIK A Carmenere (licht beschadigd)
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Chile |
| Region | Colchagua Valley |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14%) |
| Drink window | 2023 - 2029 |
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NOTE: Label, packaging, or capsule is (slightly) damaged. This damage does not affect the quality—only the appearance—and for this reason, you can purchase this product at a significantly reduced price. (slightly damaged)
Viña VIK Winery is ranked 8th among the best global wineries in Wine Enthusiast magazine's rankings. Suckling has chosen the VIK as Chile's best wine. The VIK A is composed of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Carmenere, sourced from high-altitude vineyards in the Andes. The cool, moist wind from the Pacific Ocean blows across the vineyards, bringing daytime coolness and a significant difference between day and night temperatures. Connoisseurs know this is a key element in achieving good balance, elegance, and excellent acidity. The vineyard is located in Millahue, in the Cachapoal Valley, on porous, decomposed granite soil with good drainage. The VIK A Cabernet Sauvignon is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels.
The 2020 VIK A Cabernet Sauvignon showcases its fine terroir. It's a lively, elegant wine with round, refined tannins. The VIK A is juicy on the palate with balanced acidity and fresh aromas of red fruit and spices like black pepper. The palate is complex, with many layers of flavors interwoven with its aromas. Suckling writes in his review (91/100): "...A fruity, supple expression of the vintage that you will want to enjoy..."
FACT: In the "Attachments" tab, you'll find the official fact sheet for this fine wine, as well as a helpful presentation about VIK. We'll automatically send it to you when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount . You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pick up" at checkout. We're located in Dordrecht, right next to the A16 motorway, with ample parking. Click here for our address.
About Viña Vik Winery
In 2004, Alex and Carrie Vik, along with a whole team, embarked on the daring goal of creating one of the world's finest wines. After a two-year search, they found the best terroir, located in the Millahue Valley in Chile. Millahue Valley means "Place of Gold." The vineyard is planted inland in the valley and offers a variety of terroirs and small microclimates cooled by coastal breezes. The vineyards consist of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Syrah.
The winery was designed by Chilean architect Smiljan Radic in collaboration with Alex and Carrie Vik. It was carefully designed to have minimal impact on the landscape. A state-of-the-art, highly sustainable, technologically creative, and visually breathtaking experience. The winery was completed in 2014. Under the leadership of Chilean Patrick Valette (wine consultant at Château Pavie , with French roots) and current winemaker Cristián Vallejo, who was involved in the project from the beginning, a magnificent winery has been established since 2005. The practices are highly sustainable, with harvests entirely by hand and fermentation taking place naturally without added yeasts.
Today, VIK produces four exceptional red wines and a rosé. They are rightly proud that VIK, La Piu Belle, Milla Cala, and "A" have received awards well into the 1990s, including 99 points from James Suckling, a Master Medal from The Drink Business, and platinum and gold medals from the Decanter, along with many other accolades. A water mirror in the wine cellar cools the barrel cellar without consuming any energy. The translucent roof allows for daytime work without artificial light. Inspired by the purity of our wines, we developed the "Barroir" concept. We toast used and new French barrels with oak from our hills and build our own barrels in our cooperage. These estate-made barrels embody the flavor of the terroir. Because we approach all work holistically, we use only fallen, century-old trees found on the vast estate.
In 2019, Wine Enthusiast Magazine unveiled its 20th annual Wine Star Awards, naming VIK the Wine Star for "Best Winery Experience." In 2021, the competition ranked VIK the 8th most prestigious winery among the 50 World's Best Vineyards, and iViña Vik has quickly joined the ranks of Chile's iconic wines and now also the global elite.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Chile |
| Region | Colchagua Valley |
| Winery | Vina Vik Winery |
| Grape | Carmenere |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Drinking as of | 2023 |
| Drinking till | 2029 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | Damaged bottles, On Sale |
| James Suckling rating | 92 |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Rood fruit, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Open haard |
Professional Reviews
James Suckling
VIK CARMENÈRE MILLAHUE VIK A 2022
Thursday, March 21, 2024
CountryChile
RegionValle Central
Vintage2022
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Score
92
Black olives, tapenade, cigars and black spices. Pretty generous and smooth with sweet berries and a juicy core of fruit. Long, fruity and pretty polished. 88% carmenere, 7% cabernet sauvignon and 5% syrah.
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The absolute top from Chile is, without a doubt VIK Wines. All wines receive unanimously very high ratings with scores of 98 and 99 out of 100 points. They have four red wines and also launched a rosé in 2022. At VIK, science, technology, and knowledge are the basis, with passion as the engine.
The holistic approach is the perfect combination between man and nature; the base and result of the beautiful dynamic terroir, together with best agriculture practices and excellence in environmental management, gives wines in which only the very best is good enough. In 2019, VIK received the "Best Winery Experience" award from the prestigious Wine Enthusiast magazine in recognition of all the work done during these years.
James Suckling also highlighted VIK's wine innovations, such as the "Barroir" concept, making the terroir concept the purest. The idea is a pioneering process in Chile and the world. Using local oaks, VIK also developed its "barroir" concept to give a sense of place to the oak aging process. With the help of Jean Luc Sylvain of Tonnellerie Sylvain, VIK winemaker Vallejo believes the "barroir" process gives them the precision they want from micro-oxygenation and the subtle flavors of barrel aging. Click here for more information about the Barrier process.
The vineyards are planted in 12 small valleys, totaling 327 hectares of vines. More than 6,000 soil analyzes were performed to match the clonal selection of rootstocks and varieties.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Syrah are planted varieties. Soil types include colluvial, alluvial, sand, clay, and gravelly. The VIK wines are seen in style as the Bordeaux but then of the best kind.
The viticulture concept at VIK is based on optimizing every stage of grape growing and wine production, with a significant focus on science and technology. All are based on reaching optimum levels of maturity in the fruit in each valley to make the best wine. Yield isn't just quality that counts. To obtain only the best quality grapes, they carry out up to three nightly harvests when the grapes are chilled —and always by hand.
Winemaker Cristian Vallejo oversees VIK agriculture, ensuring the grapes are harvested by hand and fermentation occurs naturally with no added yeasts. The wines are aged in a combination of new and used French oak barrels. Currently, the winery is introducing wines aged in amphorae custom made from the vineyard's clay and wines aged in oak barrels roasted with the estate's oak wood.
The VIK wine cellar was designed by celebrated Pritzker Prize candidate Chilean architect Smiljan Radic in collaboration with Alex and Carrie Vik and the team at VIK. It has been carefully designed to have minimal impact on the surrounding landscape.
At VIK, sustainable development is another fundamental pillar that stems from caring for the environment in which the grapes grow. Some of the (far-reaching) measures are:
- We can reuse water to irrigate the vineyard with our own water treatment plant.
- The vines are surrounded by 10,000 hectares of forest.
- Taking care of the natural biodiversity at VIK: there is a great diversity of wildlife (ducks, cormorants, swans, eagles, pumas, etc.) thanks to its geographically isolated location in the interior of the VIK valley.
In addition, the proximity of the forest to the vineyard promotes healthy plant development and a good balance between flora and fauna.
- Have a highly sustainable, state-of-the-art winery using free cooling, solar energy, and natural insulation.
The 5 wines of VIK are:
VIK-A
MILLA CALAI
LA PIU BELLE
LA PIU BELLE ROSÉ
VIK
VIK and Milla Cala grapes come from vineyards in the Los Lazos Valley, the Los Mineros Valley, and the El Boquerón Valley. In contrast, the fruit for La Piu Belle comes from the Almendro Valley, the La Feria Valley, and the Colchagua Valley.
NOTE: Label, packaging, or capsule is (slightly) damaged. This damage does not affect the quality—only the appearance—and for this reason, you can purchase this product at a significantly reduced price. (slightly damaged)
Viña VIK Winery is ranked 8th among the best global wineries in Wine Enthusiast magazine's rankings. Suckling has chosen the VIK as Chile's best wine. The VIK A is composed of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Carmenere, sourced from high-altitude vineyards in the Andes. The cool, moist wind from the Pacific Ocean blows across the vineyards, bringing daytime coolness and a significant difference between day and night temperatures. Connoisseurs know this is a key element in achieving good balance, elegance, and excellent acidity. The vineyard is located in Millahue, in the Cachapoal Valley, on porous, decomposed granite soil with good drainage. The VIK A Cabernet Sauvignon is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels.
The 2020 VIK A Cabernet Sauvignon showcases its fine terroir. It's a lively, elegant wine with round, refined tannins. The VIK A is juicy on the palate with balanced acidity and fresh aromas of red fruit and spices like black pepper. The palate is complex, with many layers of flavors interwoven with its aromas. Suckling writes in his review (91/100): "...A fruity, supple expression of the vintage that you will want to enjoy..."
FACT: In the "Attachments" tab, you'll find the official fact sheet for this fine wine, as well as a helpful presentation about VIK. We'll automatically send it to you when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount . You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pick up" at checkout. We're located in Dordrecht, right next to the A16 motorway, with ample parking. Click here for our address.
About Viña Vik Winery
In 2004, Alex and Carrie Vik, along with a whole team, embarked on the daring goal of creating one of the world's finest wines. After a two-year search, they found the best terroir, located in the Millahue Valley in Chile. Millahue Valley means "Place of Gold." The vineyard is planted inland in the valley and offers a variety of terroirs and small microclimates cooled by coastal breezes. The vineyards consist of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Syrah.
The winery was designed by Chilean architect Smiljan Radic in collaboration with Alex and Carrie Vik. It was carefully designed to have minimal impact on the landscape. A state-of-the-art, highly sustainable, technologically creative, and visually breathtaking experience. The winery was completed in 2014. Under the leadership of Chilean Patrick Valette (wine consultant at Château Pavie , with French roots) and current winemaker Cristián Vallejo, who was involved in the project from the beginning, a magnificent winery has been established since 2005. The practices are highly sustainable, with harvests entirely by hand and fermentation taking place naturally without added yeasts.
Today, VIK produces four exceptional red wines and a rosé. They are rightly proud that VIK, La Piu Belle, Milla Cala, and "A" have received awards well into the 1990s, including 99 points from James Suckling, a Master Medal from The Drink Business, and platinum and gold medals from the Decanter, along with many other accolades. A water mirror in the wine cellar cools the barrel cellar without consuming any energy. The translucent roof allows for daytime work without artificial light. Inspired by the purity of our wines, we developed the "Barroir" concept. We toast used and new French barrels with oak from our hills and build our own barrels in our cooperage. These estate-made barrels embody the flavor of the terroir. Because we approach all work holistically, we use only fallen, century-old trees found on the vast estate.
In 2019, Wine Enthusiast Magazine unveiled its 20th annual Wine Star Awards, naming VIK the Wine Star for "Best Winery Experience." In 2021, the competition ranked VIK the 8th most prestigious winery among the 50 World's Best Vineyards, and iViña Vik has quickly joined the ranks of Chile's iconic wines and now also the global elite.
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Chile |
| Region | Colchagua Valley |
| Winery | Vina Vik Winery |
| Grape | Carmenere |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Drinking as of | 2023 |
| Drinking till | 2029 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | Damaged bottles, On Sale |
| James Suckling rating | 92 |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Rood fruit, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Open haard |
James Suckling
VIK CARMENÈRE MILLAHUE VIK A 2022
Thursday, March 21, 2024
CountryChile
RegionValle Central
Vintage2022
CHECK PRICE
DOWNLOAD SHELFTALKER
Score
92
Black olives, tapenade, cigars and black spices. Pretty generous and smooth with sweet berries and a juicy core of fruit. Long, fruity and pretty polished. 88% carmenere, 7% cabernet sauvignon and 5% syrah.
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The absolute top from Chile is, without a doubt VIK Wines. All wines receive unanimously very high ratings with scores of 98 and 99 out of 100 points. They have four red wines and also launched a rosé in 2022. At VIK, science, technology, and knowledge are the basis, with passion as the engine.
The holistic approach is the perfect combination between man and nature; the base and result of the beautiful dynamic terroir, together with best agriculture practices and excellence in environmental management, gives wines in which only the very best is good enough. In 2019, VIK received the "Best Winery Experience" award from the prestigious Wine Enthusiast magazine in recognition of all the work done during these years.
James Suckling also highlighted VIK's wine innovations, such as the "Barroir" concept, making the terroir concept the purest. The idea is a pioneering process in Chile and the world. Using local oaks, VIK also developed its "barroir" concept to give a sense of place to the oak aging process. With the help of Jean Luc Sylvain of Tonnellerie Sylvain, VIK winemaker Vallejo believes the "barroir" process gives them the precision they want from micro-oxygenation and the subtle flavors of barrel aging. Click here for more information about the Barrier process.
The vineyards are planted in 12 small valleys, totaling 327 hectares of vines. More than 6,000 soil analyzes were performed to match the clonal selection of rootstocks and varieties.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Syrah are planted varieties. Soil types include colluvial, alluvial, sand, clay, and gravelly. The VIK wines are seen in style as the Bordeaux but then of the best kind.
The viticulture concept at VIK is based on optimizing every stage of grape growing and wine production, with a significant focus on science and technology. All are based on reaching optimum levels of maturity in the fruit in each valley to make the best wine. Yield isn't just quality that counts. To obtain only the best quality grapes, they carry out up to three nightly harvests when the grapes are chilled —and always by hand.
Winemaker Cristian Vallejo oversees VIK agriculture, ensuring the grapes are harvested by hand and fermentation occurs naturally with no added yeasts. The wines are aged in a combination of new and used French oak barrels. Currently, the winery is introducing wines aged in amphorae custom made from the vineyard's clay and wines aged in oak barrels roasted with the estate's oak wood.
The VIK wine cellar was designed by celebrated Pritzker Prize candidate Chilean architect Smiljan Radic in collaboration with Alex and Carrie Vik and the team at VIK. It has been carefully designed to have minimal impact on the surrounding landscape.
At VIK, sustainable development is another fundamental pillar that stems from caring for the environment in which the grapes grow. Some of the (far-reaching) measures are:
- We can reuse water to irrigate the vineyard with our own water treatment plant.
- The vines are surrounded by 10,000 hectares of forest.
- Taking care of the natural biodiversity at VIK: there is a great diversity of wildlife (ducks, cormorants, swans, eagles, pumas, etc.) thanks to its geographically isolated location in the interior of the VIK valley.
In addition, the proximity of the forest to the vineyard promotes healthy plant development and a good balance between flora and fauna.
- Have a highly sustainable, state-of-the-art winery using free cooling, solar energy, and natural insulation.
The 5 wines of VIK are:
VIK-A
MILLA CALAI
LA PIU BELLE
LA PIU BELLE ROSÉ
VIK
VIK and Milla Cala grapes come from vineyards in the Los Lazos Valley, the Los Mineros Valley, and the El Boquerón Valley. In contrast, the fruit for La Piu Belle comes from the Almendro Valley, the La Feria Valley, and the Colchagua Valley.