TASTING NOTES
Appearance
Deep ruby-garnet with violet hues. Brilliant clarity and density, reflecting both concentration and freshness.
Nose
Refined and layered. Aromas of blackberries and ripe red fruits unfold alongside graphite, cassis, and subtle licorice. Accents of soft spice and mineral notes lend precision and a clear sense of origin.
Palate
Silky yet structured. The palate is energized by vibrant acidity, carrying flavors of dark berries and cassis framed by fine-grained tannins. A full, composed mid-palate leads to excellent balance and tension, with a mineral-driven core that adds lift and definition.
Finish
Long and resonant, with flavors that evolve over minutes. A wine of immense structure and finesse, built to age gracefully over decades.
PAIRINGS & RECOMMENDATIONS
VIK 2022’s refined structure, vibrant acidity, and mineral-driven profile make it an ideal companion to dishes that balance depth with elegance.
We recommend:
Grilled Wagyu Ribeye with rosemary jus and roasted root vegetables
Rack of Lamb with black olive tapenade and wild mushroom risotto
Short Rib Tagliatelle with subtle truffle butter and aged Parmigiano
Seared Duck Breast with cherry gastrique and charred endive
Aged Comté or Manchego to finish, paired with dark chocolate or lightly spiced nuts
This is a wine that enhances precision at the table—revealing nuance, balance, and resonance with every course.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
100 Points – Gilbert & Gaillard
“Intense garnet red in colour. A wonderfully balanced and refined nose, combined with notes of ripe fruit, chocolate, tobacco and liquorice. On the palate, silky tannins and precise maturity. A truly memorable wine.”
99 Points – James Suckling:
Awarded 99 points for its depth, precision, and aromatic complexity, VIK 2022 was praised for its mineral intensity, refined tannins, and persistent finish. Suckling highlights its opulent blackberry fruit, integrated oak, and remarkable balance, noting a wine of concentration that will continue to soften and evolve beautifully with time.
97 Points – Colin Hay (The Drinks Business):
Colin Hay awarded VIK 2022 97 points, describing it as dense, compact, and highly expressive, with layered aromas of black tea, blueberry, cassis, bramble, and dried rose petals. He highlights its mouth-filling texture, refined tannic grip, and striking freshness, noting a wine that is both immediately accessible and built for long-term aging. Hay underscores the increasing refinement of tannins with each vintage, calling this release “gloriously mouth-filling” with exceptional aging potential.
96 Points – Wine Review Online:
Described as vibrant, expressive, and structurally impressive, VIK 2022 is recognized for its racy tension, layered dark fruit profile, and long, elegant finish. The review emphasizes the wine’s poise and clarity, underscoring its place among Chile’s most compelling flagship bottlings.
DIVE DEEPER: THE VIK PODCAST
Go behind the bottle in intimate conversations led by Cristián Vallejo, Chief Winemaker at VIK, as he sits down with leading international wine journalists and critics to discuss the 2022 vintage of our icon wine.
Recorded during the global release of VIK 2022, this podcast brings together diverse perspectives from respected voices in wine, offering thoughtful insights into the vintage’s character, structure, and evolution.
Guests include critics from JamesSuckling.com, The Drinks Business, Vino-Joy, and more—each contributing their interpretation of what defines this remarkable year at VIK.
The discussion explores the conditions that shaped the 2022 vintage, the philosophy behind its winemaking, and how VIK continues to refine its expression of Millahue through precision, restraint, and innovation.
An opportunity to hear the wine discussed not as a score, but as a story—directly from those who taste, analyze, and follow VIK most closely.
