Winery Story
VIK
Viña VIK has become one of Chile’s most closely watched wine estates not for its architecture or luxury positioning, but for the scale and seriousness of its viticultural experiment.
Nature versus Nurture
Located in Millahue, in the Cachapoal Valley, VIK was founded in the mid-2000s by Norwegian entrepreneur Alexander Vik and his wife, Carrie. While the hotel and estate’s design elements have received much public attention, the winegrowing effort began with a two-year scientific survey aimed at identifying the specific soils, exposures, and mesoclimates most likely to...
Winery Information
Region: Chile, Central Valley, Rapel Valley, Cachapoal Valley
Address: Rincon de Millahue SN, 2970000 San Vicente de Tagua Tagua, O'Higgins, Chile
Open for Tastings: By Appointment Only
Major Grapes: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Merlot, Syrah
Vineyard Size: 808 acres
Own Winery: Yes
DTC Mailing List: Yes
Vineyard Sustainability: NA
Year Established: 2009
Owner: Alexander and Carrie Vik
Winemaker: Cristián Vallejo
Website: https://www.vikwine.net/
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Published: October 2025