The Story Behind the Glass: VIÑA VIK

Deep in the foothills of the Andes, a visionary blend of holistic viticulture, avant-garde architecture, and revolutionary “barroir” is redefining the pinnacle of South American winemaking.

In Chile’s Cachapoal Valley, Alex and Carrie Vik founded Viña Vik in what the native Mapuche people called the “Golden Place” – a breathtaking wilderness spanning 12 distinct micro-climates cooled by Pacifi c breezes. Here, chief winemaker Cristian Vallejo makes world-class wines using a holistic, minimalintervention approach. Grapes are hand-harvested and fermented naturally without added yeast or filtering.
Innovation shines through their unique “barroir” concept. Wines are aged in custom barrels toasted with estate oak, made from centennial trees that completed their natural lifecycle. Furthermore, 20 amphorae crafted from vineyard clay provide micro-oxygenation, adding exquisite mineral notes.

Operating on 100% renewable energy, this sustainable estate minimises waste while uplifting the local community with quality jobs. Visually stunning, the Smiljan Radic-designed winery and the Vik Chile art-gallery hotel offer a luxury enotourism experience, celebrating local cuisine and putting Chilean excellence firmly on the map.

VIK 'A' Cabernet Sauvignon, Cachapoal Valley

Selected by our managers as a clear victor from dozens of exceptional wines, this full-bodied Chilean red is truly spectacular. Expect a perfumed, voluptuous palate rich with raspberries, blackcurrant and dark chocolate, interwoven with fresh spices. Night-harvested and spontaneously fermented with wild yeasts, it delivers silky tannins, balanced acidity and a long, magnificent finish.