VIK 2017 con Estuche

Extremely perfumed with wonderful blackberries, blueberries and hints of chocolate, spice and toast. Full-bodied, very bright and focused with beautiful, savory tannins and a persistent, intense finish. Very fine tannins. Layered. Millefeuille of tannins. Savory drinkability. 2021 release. Drink after 2022.

A very attractive nose delivers aromas of sweet cherry, blackberry, and plum combined with hints of cardamom and paprika. This well-crafted, full-bodied blend from Cachapoal Valley offers rich flavors of cherry, plum and peppercorn. Gripping tannins add a nice texture to the mouthfeel, while lively acidity keeps it well balanced and energized leading to a long flavorful finish. It has good aging potential. Jesica Vargas.

2017 was the warmest vintage in recent times, and they picked the grapes for the 2017 Vik earlier to keep the freshness and the alcohol level to 14.4%. They lowered the new oak to 60%, where they matured the wine for 23 months. This has more in common with the 2019 than the 2016 and 2018 but keeping the balance and poise, quite a triumph over the difficult conditions of the year. It was produced with 78% Cabernet Sauvignon and 22% Cabernet Franc. It finishes dry and with abundant tannins. 25,000 bottles produced. It was bottled