Reviews & Ratings
2021 VIK Argentina & Chile (Red Blends) "Milla Cala"
Winery: VIK
Vintage: 2021
Wine Name/Vineyard: "Milla Cala"
Wine Category: Argentina & Chile (Red Blends)
Grape blend: 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Carménère, 7% Syrah, 5% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: Cachapoal Valley
State or country: Chile
Price: $49
Cases produced: 20,000
KWG Score: 92.9 (based on 5 reviews)
Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93.5)
Review date: March 8, 2026
Wine Review: This clear and dark ruby colored Cabernet Sauvignon based wine from VIK in Chile opens with a bell pepper and black currant bouquet with hints of black pepper and peonies. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with integrated medium acidity. The mouthfeel is nicely balanced, silky smooth, and seamless. The flavor profile is a graphite and blackberry blend with notes of bell pepper and cassis. We also detected hints of oak and blueberry. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity and refined moderate tannins are nicely sustained. We would pair this very good Cab with porterhouse steak. Enjoy – Ken & Mark
Winemaker Notes: Milla Cala reveals the most perfect, fine expression and includes all the varieties in our terroir. The Cabernet Sauvignon contributes structure, tension, and character, while the Merlot delivers a velvety mouthfeel with a silky edge. The Carmenère brings consistent, enjoyable body, while the acidity of the Cabernet Franc generates a symphonic movement of the tannins that closes with the smoothness of the Syrah. On the nose, the red fruit of the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot intermingle perfectly with the black fruit and spice of the Carmenère, the mineral hint of the Cabernet Franc and the blue floral notes of the Syrah.
Food pairing: Foie gras agnolotti, mature cheeses.
