Fifteen destinations across six continents were represented at the World’s 50 Best Vineyards awards, held in Australia’s Margaret River region this week. The annual ranking is created using the votes of 700 international wine and travel experts. Their winner for 2025 is VIK, a vineyard in Chile‘s Millahue Valley.
Ranked in second place last year, VIK is surrounded by a 4,450-hectare nature reserve and is equal parts wine producer, luxury retreat and architectural marvel. It has 327 hectares of grape vines spread across 12 microclimates, giving its wines complexity, diversity and a deep sense of terroir.
The vineyard’s design isn’t just practical; it’s a contemporary work of art. A bronzed titanium roof seems to float over the winery – an ode to Frank Gehry and Richard Serra. Inside, VIK’s Milla Milla restaurant offers fine South American barbecue, seafood, locally grown produce and homemade baked goods, all accompanied by VIK wines in a glass-walled space with views of its massive wine cellar. To get a 24-hour experience, guests can also stay on the property in one of the 22 themed rooms or private bungalows.
If you can briefly break away from the wine, there are plenty of outdoor activities, too. Picture horseback riding in the valley, trekking or having a cosy, boozy stroll through the reserve.
‘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,’ said the World’s 50 Best Vineyards’ director of content, William Drew. ‘We are thrilled to announce The World’s 50 Best Vineyards 2025 list and honour Vik as the world’s best vineyard.’
Every year, the World’s 50 Best ranks and rates the cream of the crop in the world of hospitality, including bars, restaurants and hotels.
The 10 best vineyards in the world in 2025
1. Vik, Millahue, Chile
2. Schloss Johannisberg, Rheingau, Germany
3. Bodegas Ysios, Rioja, Spain
4. Bodega Garzón, Maldonado, Uruguay
5. Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Bordeaux, France
6. Klein Constantia Wine Estate, Western Cape, South Africa
7. Creation, Hemel-en-Aarde, South Africa
8. Maison Ruinart, Champagne, France
9. Château D’Yquem, Sauternes, France
10. Montes, Colchagua Valley, Chile
Check out the entire list of winners here.
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