点评:I was visiting Chile for my birthday and made it a point to visit this vineyard during my stay, and I am so very glad I did. I will start by saying that the location is absolutely gorgeous. The winery is located on the top of a hill, and from there you can see some incredible views of the surrounding vineyards. I reserved a premium tour and wine tasting for the afternoon, and a reservation at the restaurant for dinner after.
Upon arrival, I was warmly greeted by Alejandra, who would be my tour guide. She offered me the choice of having the tour in Spanish or English, and as I was the only one, we were able to begin the tour immediately. Alejandra was phenomenal! She told me the story of the winery, including its history, growth and development over the years, and plans for the future. We explored the mechanics of the winery itself, and I was able to get a deep look into the wine-making process, and how they are experimenting with new methods of aging and fermentation, including the use of glass to ferment and age the wine. Outside, she explained how the grapes are planted according to variations of sun exposure on different hill faces, how very localized soil variations can greatly affect the taste of the final product, and how the grapes varieties are chosen for planting. She was able to answer any questions I had, and I didn't feel rushed at all. She was also kind enough to offer to take photos of me during the tour so I could share them with friends and family. I didn't even have to ask!
After the tour, I was taken to the very lovely outdoor terrace for dinner. Since I was by myself, Alejandra offered to sit with me and continue chatting while also explaining the wines I was going to try and how to pair them. I was grateful for her willingness to spend the time with me, especially since it was a special birthday trip for me, and also my first trip since losing my fiance last year. Her kindness and empathy meant so much to me, and I was so appreciative of her company at the table. It was by far the highlight of my day, if not the entire week. I really felt right at home.
As for the food, it was SUPERB! The marvelous chef came out frequently to ensure that everything was cooked exactly as I wanted, and I have to say - it really was cooked to perfection. Everything I ordered was incredibly tasty and well-portioned and paired with the wines I was tasting. Since I was driving, I also appreciated that I did not feel rushed at all and they ensured that I had plenty of water at the table to drink. It was a perfect way to end my day, with the setting sun over the vineyards and great food and company.
Overall, I HIGHLY recommend a visit to this one-of-a-kind vineyard. It's a little off the main wine route (about 15 minutes from route 68), but still easy to get to and well worth it. I would recommend budgeting at least three hours here, especially if you plan to eat at the restaurant (you most definitely should), and if you come in the late afternoon, you can get some beautiful photos as the sun begins to set over the hills (I visited in late September when the days are still shorter). I am so glad I chose to visit, and thanks to Alejandra and all the wonderful staff at Villard I had a magical experience I will remember for the rest of my life.
翻译:我生日那天去智利旅游,并特意在逗留期间参观了这个葡萄园,我很高兴我这么做了。首先我要说的是,这个地方真是太美了。酒庄位于山顶,从那里可以看到周围葡萄园的壮丽景色。我预订了下午的高级游览和品酒,并在之后预订了餐厅晚餐。
抵达后,我受到了导游 Alejandra 的热烈欢迎。她让我选择用西班牙语或英语进行游览,由于只有我一个人,我们可以立即开始游览。Alejandra 太棒了!她给我讲了酒庄的故事,包括它的历史、多年来的成长和发展,以及未来的计划。我们探索了酒庄本身的机制,我深入了解了酿酒过程,以及他们如何尝试新的陈酿和发酵方法,包括使用玻璃来发酵和陈酿葡萄酒。在外面,她解释了如何根据不同山坡的日照变化来种植葡萄,局部土壤变化如何极大地影响最终产品的口味,以及如何选择葡萄品种进行种植。她能够回答我的任何问题,我一点也不觉得匆忙。她还很好心地提出在参观期间为我拍照,这样我就可以与朋友和家人分享。我甚至不用问!
参观结束后,我被带到非常漂亮的户外露台吃晚餐。由于我独自一人,Alejandra 主动和我坐在一起继续聊天,同时还向我解释我将要尝试的葡萄酒以及如何搭配它们。我很感激她愿意花时间陪我,尤其是因为这对我来说是一次特别的生日旅行,也是我去年失去未婚夫以来的第一次旅行。她的善良和同理心对我来说意义重大,我非常感谢她在餐桌上的陪伴。这是我一天中最精彩的部分,甚至是整个星期中最精彩的部分。我真的有宾至如归的感觉。
至于食物,真是太棒了!出色的厨师经常过来确保一切都按照我的要求烹制,我不得不说 - 食物真的做得很完美。我点的所有菜都非常美味,分量也很足,与我品尝的葡萄酒搭配得很好。因为我开车,所以我也很感激他们没有让我感到匆忙,他们确保我在桌子上有足够的水可以喝。这是结束我一天的完美方式,夕阳西下,葡萄园,美食和陪伴。
总的来说,我强烈推荐参观这个独一无二的葡萄园。它离主要的葡萄酒路线有点远(距离 68 号公路约 15 分钟路程),但仍然很容易到达,非常值得一去。我建议至少预留三个小时在这里,特别是如果你打算在餐厅吃饭的话(你绝对应该这样做),如果你在下午晚些时候来,你可以在太阳开始落山时拍一些美丽的照片(我是在九月下旬去的,那时白天还短)。我很高兴我选择了来这里,感谢 Alejandra 和 Villard 所有出色的员工,我获得了一次神奇的体验,我将终生难忘。