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TASTE PROFILE
NOTES: Vanilla Coffee
BODY: Full
DRYNESS: Dry
ACIDITY: Medium +
TANNIN: High
ALCOHOL (%):
WINEMAKING
ORIGIN: Coquimbo Region (Limari, Choapa & Elqui Valley), Chile
MAKER: VIK
GRAPE VARIETALS:
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cabernet Franc
- Carménère
- Merlot
FERMENTATION: Heavy Wood
AWARDS: >90 pts
SERVING RECOMMENDATIONS
DECANTING:
ASIAN FOOD PAIRING:
WESTERN FOOD PAIRING: Pair with wagyu steak, or herb rubbed roasted lamb ribs.
Description
VIK VIK 2015
VIK VIK is a remarkable Bordeaux style blend that stands out for its formidable ability to evolve and move us, to ultimately indulge us in pure luxury.
Grape varietal & region: 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Cabernet Franc, 14% Carmenère and 2% Merlot. The fruit for this wine comes from a selection of VIK's vineyards in Cachapoal Valley. The vineyards have deep, porous decomposed granitic soil with good drainage. They also experience a temperate Mediterranean climate with
Taste profile: Deep red colour with violet undertones. Complex aromas of ripe red fruits and spices waft from the glass, awakening the senses. The structured and elegant palate has velvety tannins and a lively acidity. Appealing cassis, blackberry and dark plum fruit flavours with a touch of strawberries and raspberries. French oak barrel ageing imparts hints of nuts, vanilla and mocha on the finish.a marine influence from the Pacific.
Winemaking process: After harvesting and sorting the grapes by hand, they go through a gentle pressing. After fermentation, the wine ages for 23 months in French oak barrels.
Top tip: Decant for an hour before serving or cellar for up to 20 years.