Vik 2010 – Millahue – Apalta – Chile

(Cabernet Sauvignon 56%, Carmenere 32%, Cabernet Franc 5% and Merlot 4% and Syrah 3%) The nose is fine, complex and elegant. It reveals notes of black fruit, raspberry and crunchy small black berries associated with a few notes of violet, cherry, graphite, toasted notes as well as slight notes of saline minerality, spices and coffee. The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral, well-balanced, well-structured and offers a nice acidity. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fresh blackberry, raspberry and slight notes of cherry (in the background) associated with a few touches of figs, minerality (stones) as well as slight notes of violet, sweet spices and slight toasted notes. Tannins are fine, a bit grainy and well-made. Good length and persistence.