Commenting on this exceptional vintage, James Suckling noted: “VIK’s latest vintage is not only the best we have tasted so far from this winery, but also represents a bold departure from its previous focus on Cabernet Sauvignon. This new blend features Cabernet Franc (77%) as the protagonist, while Cabernet Sauvignon (23%) plays a secondary role. Senior editor Zekun Shuai recalls tasting the pure Cabernet Franc sample the year before his final blend, and it was already impressive. VIK winemaker Cristian Vallejo and Alex Vik, the vineyard’s visionary founder, were confident in the potential of the Cabernet Franc, which, thanks to the cooler, milder conditions of 2021, took on new precision, tension and restraint. The result is a fresher, more precise and structured vintage than its more opulent predecessors, with greater minerality, vibrancy, fine tannins and a linear, lingering finish.”
In addition, VIK 2021 has achieved the #6 position in James Suckling’s prestigious TOP 100 World 2024 list, being the best Chilean and South American wine in the ranking.
James Suckling’s World TOP 100 2024 list, which evaluates the best wines on the planet, includes more than 40,000 wines from various wine regions. Among the featured countries are:
Italy: With more than 9,100 qualified wines, standing out as the country with the largest representation.
France: With 9,000 wines reviewed, continuing its legacy of winemaking excellence.
United States: With almost 6,800 wines, showing the growing influence of its wine regions.
Spain: With 3,800 wines evaluated.
Argentina: With more than 2,300 wines, revealing its growing potential in the world market.
Germany: With 2,000 outstanding bottles.
Australia: Approximately 1,700 references reviewed.
Chile: With nearly 1,550 wines evaluated.
Austria and New Zealand: Both reached around 800 wines.
In addition, wines from other regions of the world were explored, including Hungary, Greece, Canada and Uruguay, bringing diversity and richness to the global wine scene.
This report not only highlights the quality and variety of wines on the market, but also underscores the importance of professional critique and evaluation in the wine industry. Consumers can feel confident in choosing wines from these recognized regions in their search for exceptional wine experiences. This recognition not only highlights the quality of our wine, but also Viña VIK ‘s continued commitment to innovation and high-quality viticulture.
We invite everyone to enjoy this masterpiece of winemaking and to celebrate these achievements together.
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