Sometimes there are those places that just really captivate you. VIK CHILE was such a place for me. Just 2 hours south of Santiago, yet a world unto itself, the vineyard based hotel / work of art is a sanctuary for the senses. The setting is in a valley surrounded by picturesque hills and a lake at the bottom. The lake dries up at the end of the summer to a stream, but still is gorgeous.
When owner Alexander VIK happened upon a vacant estate in the Cachapoal Valley, he immediately set about creating a premier grand cru classe that would be ranked among the world’s elite wines. His holistic approach means that land, climate, water, environment, nature and state-of-the-art technology have been harnessed to grow grapes of the highest quality. The prevailing breeze that cools temperatures in summer gives the wine its freshness.
The cuisine focuses on typical Chilean dishes made with fresh local produce and specially prepared to complement the wine list. The chef will tailor dishes to your individual preference, and one of the most rewarding experiences to have is a typical asado barbecue in the surrounding woods, with panoramic views out across the landscape. For such a small property, far from civilization, the chef produces flavorful local cuisine beautifully presented. They grow most of their own produce and buy locally for the rest.
VIK Chile has been recently refurbished to offer 22 unique suites of different sizes, all with breathtaking views towards the distant Andes, and across the estate with its highly photogenic vineyards. Service is very personalized, and guests here not only have the opportunity to taste the incredible wines in the company of a master oenologist, but can inspect the unique wine production process, take horseback rides through the valleys and / or vineyard, hike some of the many routes through and above the estate, take out a mountain bike along one of the specially designed countryside trails, or explore the local region in a 4x4.
When owner Alexander VIK happened upon a vacant estate in the Cachapoal Valley, he immediately set about creating a premier grand cru classe that would be ranked among the world’s elite wines. His holistic approach means that land, climate, water, environment, nature and state-of-the-art technology have been harnessed to grow grapes of the highest quality. The prevailing breeze that cools temperatures in summer gives the wine its freshness.
The cuisine focuses on typical Chilean dishes made with fresh local produce and specially prepared to complement the wine list. The chef will tailor dishes to your individual preference, and one of the most rewarding experiences to have is a typical asado barbecue in the surrounding woods, with panoramic views out across the landscape. For such a small property, far from civilization, the chef produces flavorful local cuisine beautifully presented. They grow most of their own produce and buy locally for the rest.
VIK Chile has been recently refurbished to offer 22 unique suites of different sizes, all with breathtaking views towards the distant Andes, and across the estate with its highly photogenic vineyards. Service is very personalized, and guests here not only have the opportunity to taste the incredible wines in the company of a master oenologist, but can inspect the unique wine production process, take horseback rides through the valleys and / or vineyard, hike some of the many routes through and above the estate, take out a mountain bike along one of the specially designed countryside trails, or explore the local region in a 4x4.