Omega Cabernet Sauvignon, Viña Vik

Wine Type: Red

Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon 88%,Carmenère 10%,Syrah 2%

Country: Chile

Region: Millahue, Cachapoal Valley

Organic: No

Vegan: Yes

ABV: 14%

Winemaker: Viña VIK was established by Alex and Carrie Vik in 2004, who had a vision to create world-class vineyards, producing exceptional wines. After two years of scientific research, they acquired 4,400 hectares in the foothills of the Andes Mountains in Millahue, in the Cachapoal Valley.

Winemaker Cristian Vallejo follows a minimal intervention approach, with hand-harvesting and natural fermentations to ensure each wine showcases this outstanding terroir and his wines are elegant, voluptuous, complex and balanced. Viña VIK is ranked 2nd in the World’s Best Vineyards 2024.

Vineyard: Situated within the valley's interior, the vineyard benefits from a rich tapestry of diverse terroirs and microclimates. Each parcel features unique exposures, tempered by coastal breezes, which intricately crafts complexity in the resulting wines. The vineyards are planted across 12 small valleys, totalling 327 hectares. More than 6,000 soil analyses were conducted to match clonal selection of rootstock and varieties. The soil types include colluvial, alluvial, sand, clay, and gravel stone, each imparting a distinctive characteristic to the resulting blend. The Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère and Syrah vines are planted at the high density of 10,000 vines per hectare, with 12 bunches per vine. 50% of the vineyards are massale selection and 50% are from carefully selected clones. The vines are sustainably cultivated and hand-harvested at optimum maturity. 

Winemaking: The grapes were carefully sorted and vinified in the gravity fed cellar. Fermentation took place with wild yeasts in small, temperature controlled stainless steel tanks of 18,000 litres, followed by malolactic conversion. The wine was aged in French barriques for 12 months in a combination of used barrels, recycled barrels and ‘barroir’, barrels that were made at the VIK winery. While 2022 was a challenging year due to the ongoing drought, the resulting wines from Cachapoal Valley are characterised by their freshness, elegance, and concentrated flavours. The quality of the vintage is undeniable, 2022 has produced some truly exceptional wines that will continue to evolve beautifully over time.

Tasting Notes: A charming blend with notes of ripe dark fruits, strawberry and a hint of spice, enveloping the complex and perfectly balanced palate with subtle, rounded tannins and a pleasant, unforgettable finish.

Food Pairing: Red meat, barbecue or tomato-rich stews.