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Vik Vik 2015

The icon of luxury.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Carménère, and Merlot
  • $185.00

More about this wine!

NOTES: Vanilla Coffee

BODY: Full

DRYNESS: Dry

ACIDITY: Medium +

TANNIN: High

ALCOHOL (%):

ORIGIN: Coquimbo Region (Limari, Choapa & Elqui Valley), Chile

MAKER: VIK

GRAPE VARIETALS:

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Carménère
  • Merlot

FERMENTATION: Heavy Wood

AWARDS: >90 pts

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.