2024 Stone VIK

The 2024 Stone Vik is a blend of 74% Cabernet Franc, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Carménère from Millahue, Cachapoal. This aged in open-air amphorae atop a forested hill surrounded by native oaks. The nose is precise and layered, with fresh red fruit, cherry, elderberry and hints of candied plum. It is creamy and juicy on the palate, with delicate freshness, a fine fruit profile and a long, expressive finish. The 2024 is nuanced and polished, expertly balancing charm and detail. 

- Joaquín Hidalgo (07/2025)

This is a pristine, floral expression from VIK. With time, the aromas of cassis, tapenade, Mediterranean herbs, paprika and blueberries come up more, with a touch of wet stones. Full-bodied, but it seems less fleshy than 2023, which makes it a more precise wine, with good, fresh, fine tannins. Long and stripped down. This must be the most intellectual wine from VIK. Fermentation in stainless tanks and then malolactic in 100% new oak barrels for about five weeks before aging in amphorae outside on the mountain of Los Mineros, which is about 1,000 meters of altitude. 74% cabernet franc, 21% cabernet sauvignon and 5% carmenere. Drink or hold. 

- Zekun Shuai (04/2025)

There's a deep mineral and loam base to the Szechuan pepper–accented core of raspberry and currant, which offers nice richness against the dried mushroom and gravelly undertones. Finishes with fine, slightly chalky tannins while lingering around the core flavors. Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère. Drink now through 2038. 600 cases made, 200 cases imported. 

- Aaron Romano (08/2025)