OMNE
Valle de Limarí | Coquimbo Region, Chile
OMNE comes from nearly three decades of visionary work by Viña Tabalí and founder Guillermo Luksic. When 180 hectares of vineyards were planted in this relatively unknown region, it was guided by the notion that the chalky soils and cool, coastal conditions were untapped in their potential to deliver exceptional Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and classically balanced Rhône varieties.
Tabali’s winery and vineyards border expansive national land reserves in one of Chile’s northern-most wine regions, Valle de Limarí. Largely unexplored in a viticulture sense before 2002, Tabali has become the Limarí Valley’s most definitive producer, responsible for sparking the excitement that surrounds the region today.
In 2013, the Luksic family expanded their viticultural footprint with the acquisition of a vineyard in the traditional, and well-established, Maipo Valley. Emphasis was placed on growing high-end, terroir-focused Cabernet Sauvignon; wines that “reveal their origin and transport the person tasting them to the soil and climate of Tabalí’s vineyards”. Beyond the wine, this message is expressed in the winery itself. The stunning, open-air architecture conforms to the environment and echos a way of life that pays homage to the Molle people who once called this valley home.
Felipe Müller, one of the region’s most experienced winemakers, has led production at Tabalí since 2006. With a focus on interpreting Limarí’s unique terroir, and working closely with their viticulturalist Hector Rojas, Müller’s winemaking style promotes fresh acidity, fruit expression and regional vibrancy. He believes that a respectful approach to winemaking communicates a sense of place in the bottle. Müller is a “fanatic of terroir”, his efforts are spent understanding, identifying and separating specific parts of the vineyards that impart something interesting when vinified separately. It’s an approach that continually fine-tunes the vineyard work with each successive vintage.
