VIK IN CHILE IS NAMED NO.1 IN THE LIST OF THE WORLD'S 50 BEST VINEYARDS 2025

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Nov 19, 2025, 06:01 ET

Vik (No.1) in Millahue, Chile is named The World's Best Vineyard 2025, sponsored by Resy & Tock, and The Best Vineyard in South America
Ranking includes vineyards from 15 destinations across six continents and 11 new entries
Aperture Cellars (No.14) in Sonoma, USA, earns the Highest New Entry Award
Highest Climber Award, sponsored by Jack's Creek, goes to Klein Constantia Wine Estate (No.6), Western Cape, South Africa, also awarded The Best Vineyard in Africa
The Best Vineyard in Europe is awarded to Schloss Johannisberg (No.2), Rheingau, Germany
Jordan Vineyard & Winery (No.13), Alexander Valley, USA, wins The Best Vineyard in North America
The Best Vineyard in Asia is awarded to 98Wines (No.20), Yamanashi, Japan
Cloudy Bay Vineyards (No.26), Marlborough, New Zealand earns The Best Vineyard in Australasia

MARGARET RIVER, Australia, Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The world of wine came together in Margaret River, Western Australia this evening to celebrate and recognise The World's 50 Best Vineyards 2025, with Chile's Vik named The World's Best Vineyard, sponsored by Resy & Tock. The awards ceremony, hosted at Amelia Park Wines, honours the very best vineyard experiences from 15 destinations across six continents.

For the full 1-50 list, please see the attached graphic at the bottom of this release.

Vik in Chile is ranked No.1 in The World’s 50 Best Vineyards 2025 at the live awards ceremony held in Margaret River, Western Australia on Wednesday 19 November. The list features vineyards from 15 destinations across six continents, with 11 new entries.

Vik, the Millahue Valley, Chile vineyard founded in 2006 by husband-and-wife duo Alexander and Carrie Vik, is named The World's Best Vineyard 2025, succeeding the 2024 winner, Bodegas de los Herederos del Marqués de Riscal in Rioja, Spain, which now enjoys an elevated position in the Hall of Fame.

Ranked at No.2 in the 2024 list, Vik is a pioneering winery and luxury hotel located within the Millahue Valley, Chile. Perched on a hilltop with the Andes mountains in the distance, the estate spans a 4,450-hectare nature reserve, with 327 hectares dedicated to vineyards that are planted across 12 distinct microclimates. The winery combines innovative, sustainable viticulture with striking architectural features, such as its floating, structural roof of bronzed titanium, inspired by the work of Frank Gehry and Richard Serra. Offering immersive wine experiences and fine dining, guests can dine at Milla Milla, its signature glass-walled restaurant with a majestic wine cellar and views of the valley. Visitors can stay in one of 22 themed rooms or seven private bungalows and can enjoy experiences such as trekking and horseback riding. Known for its commitment to the environment and award-winning wines, Vik stands out for blending luxury, artistry and terroir-driven excellence.

Vik is followed in the ranking by Schloss Johannisberg (No.2) in Rheingau, Germany and Bodegas Ysios (No.3) in Rioja, Spain.

William Drew, Director of Content for The World's 50 Best Vineyards, comments: "We are thrilled to announce The World's 50 Best Vineyards 2025 list and honour Vik as The World's Best Vineyard, sponsored by Resy & Tock. The estate has shown exceptional dedication to creating immersive vineyard experiences, seamlessly blending innovative design within the stunning Millahue Valley landscape and offering interactive tastings to captivate every visitor. This year's list highlights the diversity and innovation of the vineyards shaping the global wine scene. It is a celebration of excellence, passion and the stories behind each vineyard, and we look forward to wine lovers around the world discovering these remarkable places."

Schloss Johannisberg, Rheingau, Germany is named The Best Vineyard in Europe and ranks No.2 on the list. Nestled in the Rheingau region, it is renowned as the world's first Riesling winery, with over 1,200 years of winemaking heritage. Visitors can embark on guided tours through the historic palace grounds as well as the impressive 11th-century subterranean cellar, the "Bibliotheca Subterranea".

Klein Constantia Wine Estate, Western Cape, South Africa is named The Best Vineyard in Africa and recipient of the Highest Climber Award, sponsored by Jack's Creek. Coming in at No.6 on this year's list, it has climbed 35 places since 2024. Situated in the Constantia Valley, Klein Constantia Wine Estate is famed for producing Vin de Constance. Guests can enjoy a scenic vineyard drive in an open-top Land Rover, followed by tastings of this iconic dessert wine. The estate also offers intimate cellar tours, providing insights into the winemaking process.

The Best Vineyard in North America goes to Jordan Vineyard & Winery, Alexander Valley, USA (No.13) offering immersive vineyard experiences set amid rolling hills, olive groves and sustainable vineyards. Guests can enjoy guided tours of the estate, panoramic viewpoints and curated food and wine pairings, featuring its signature Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.

98Wines, Yamanashi, Japan wins The Best Vineyard in Asia (No.20). Located approximately 100 kilometres from Tokyo, 98Wines offers a multisensory vineyard experience. Visitors can hike through the scenic vineyards, savouring panoramic views of Mt. Fuji. The estate also features an adjacent brewery serving craft beer and a nearby forest hotel where guests can indulge in Japanese cuisine paired with local wines.

The Best Vineyard in Australasia is awarded to Cloudy Bay Vineyards, Marlborough, New Zealand (No.26), a new entry in this year's 1-50 list. In the renowned Marlborough region, Cloudy Bay Vineyards provides an immersive vineyard tour exploring diverse terroirs, followed by a tasting session at its Founders Cellar. Guests can enjoy a unique lunch at Jack's Raw Bar, experiencing the estate's wines alongside fresh, local produce.

Aperture Cellars, Sonoma, USA, earns the Highest New Entry Award (No.14), offering a curated "Site Series" experience. This private tour delves into the nuances of cool-climate vineyards, showcasing single-vineyard wines. The estate also provides bespoke tasting experiences, allowing guests to explore the artistry of winemaking in a serene setting.

Along with Aperture Cellars and Cloudy Bay Vineyards, a total of 11 vineyards make their debut onto the list this year, including Pago de Carraovejas (No.18) in Ribera del Duero, Spain; Perelada (No.22) in Catalonia, Spain; Maysara Winery (No.23) in Willamette Valley, USA; William Chris Vineyards (No.31) in Texas Hill Country, USA; Nyetimber (No.32) in West Sussex, England; Almaviva (No.34) in Maipo Valley, Chile; Kaiken Wines (No.36) in Mendoza, Argentina; Joseph Phelps Vineyards (No.37) in Napa Valley, USA; and Viña Cobos (No.49) in Mendoza, Argentina.

A further eight vineyards re-entered the 1-50 ranking, including Brooks Wine (No.35) in Willamette Valley, USA; Viña Santa Rita (No.41) in Maipo, Chile; Château de Berne (No.43) in Provence, France; Rippon (No.44) in Central Otago, New Zealand; Mission Hill Family Estate (No.45) in Okanagan Valley, Canada; Château Mercian Mariko Winery (No.46) in Nagano Prefecture, Japan; Henschke (No.47) in Eden Valley, Australia; and Champagne Taittinger (No.50) in Champagne, France.

The Voting Process
The World's 50 Best Vineyards list is compiled from the votes of more than 700 travel and wine tourism experts. The world is split into 20 geographical regions, each headed up by an acknowledged expert as its Academy Chair. Each region is responsible for recruiting 36 wine and travel professionals. Each member of the Voting Academy must vote for seven vineyards. There is no pre-determined checklist of criteria or predefined list to choose from – each vote is a nomination for a vineyard experience open to the public that they deem to be truly among the best in the world.

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EDITOR'S NOTES:

1-50 List:

Position	Vineyard	Region
1	Vik	Millahue
2	Schloss Johannisberg	Rheingau
3	Bodegas Ysios	Rioja
4	Bodega Garzón	Maldonado
5	Château Smith Haut Lafitte	Bordeaux
6	Klein Constantia Wine Estate	Western Cape
7	Creation	Hemel-en-Aarde
8	Maison Ruinart	Champagne
9	Château D'Yquem	Sauternes
10	Montes	Colchagua Valley
11	Durigutti Family Winemakers	Mendoza
12	Bodegas Salentein	Mendoza
13	Jordan Vineyard & Winery	Alexander Valley
14	Aperture Cellars	Sonoma
15	Champagne Bollinger	Champagne
16	Weingut Dr. Loosen	Mosel
17	El Enemigo	Mendoza
18	Pago De Carraovejas	Ribera del Duero
19	Ceretto	Piedmont
20	98Wines	Yamanashi
21	Bodegas Tio Pepe (González Byass)	Jerez
22	Perelada	Catalonia
23	Maysara Winery	Willamette Valley
24	Vivanco	Rioja
25	Gramona	Alt Penedés
26	Cloudy Bay Vineyards	Marlborough
27	Château Pape Clément	Bordeaux
28	Gusbourne	Kent
29	Riccitelli Wine Company	Mendoza
30	Bodega Colomé	Salta
31	William Chris Vineyards	Texas Hill Country
32	Nyetimber	West Sussex
33	Château Héritage	Bekaa Valley
34	Almaviva	Maipo Valley
35	Brooks Wine	Willamette Valley
36	Kaiken Wines	Mendoza
37	Joseph Phelps Vineyards	Napa Valley
38	Abadía Retuerta	Castilla Y Leon
39	Robert Mondavi Winery	Napa Valley
40	Viu Manent	Colchagua Valley
41	Viña Santa Rita	Maipo
42	Casas Del Bosque	Casablanca Valley
43	Château de Berne	Provence
44	Rippon	Central Otago
45	Mission Hill Family Estate	Okanagan Valley
46	Château Mercian Mariko Winery	Nagano Prefecture
47	Henschke	Eden Valley
48	Marqués De Murrieta Estates & Wines	Rioja
49	Viña Cobos	Mendoza
50	Champagne Taittinger	Champagne

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The World's 50 Best Vineyards reflects the best winery and vineyard experiences around the globe and provides an annual snapshot of the opinions and experiences of more than 700 travel and wine tourism experts. Formerly known as the World's Best Vineyards, The World's 50 Best Vineyards will continue to develop into a world-class live event programme, culminating in a much-anticipated awards ceremony, attended by the most influential industry tastemakers, vineyard owners and media from around the world. The results and the awards are organised and published by William Reed.

About the host region: Tourism Western Australia (Tourism WA)
Tourism Western Australia (Tourism WA) is responsible for promoting Western Australia (WA) as an incredible holiday and events destination. Tourism WA's new 'Walking on a Dream' campaign is inspired by Western Australia's unique Aboriginal culture and is about inspiring holidaymakers to visit the region by showcasing its dreamlike qualities: stunning landscapes, supernatural colour contrasts, otherworldly phenomena, immersive connections with authentic characters and one-of-a-kind experiences that inspire a sense of unparalleled freedom and discovery. Find out more about Western Australia.

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Tourism Western Australia (Tourism WA) – Official Host Destination Partner
American Express – Official Credit Card & Booking Platform Partner (Resy & Tock), sponsor of The World's Best Vineyard
Amelia Park Wines – Official Venue Host
Jack's Creek – Official Australian Premium Beef Partner, sponsor of the Highest Climber Award

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