Ningxia, China

Canaan Winery

Chapter and Verse Mastery Merlot 2014

A blend of Cab Sauv. Tempranillo and Durif give an abundance of red fruits with an intense velvety notes and taste. Persistent notes of baked black cherry and raspberry pie. Powerful and luscious, Some leather and cacao flavors are mostly by the back-end of the palate. Lingering finish. — a year ago

Great Wall

Cabernet Sauvignon

This is Cabernet Sauvignon by Great Wall (China) — 6 years ago

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Great Wall

Chateau SunGod Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2012

First showing of this wine outside of China and it doesn’t disappoint. — 7 years ago

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Changyu

Riesling Blend

An excellent Riesling! If you were suspicious about NZ whites 20 years ago, well, life is a journey, full of discoveries, and China is a rather big country. hell, good food demands great wines. The rest is eurocentism and, worse, Porterism for wines. We had a blast! This Riesling (not a blend) is fresh, fruity, bright, balanced, fun, v drinkable w/o any undesirable aftertastes and leaving your head okay the morning after. A friend brought it from London, a 2017 harvest, and boy, were we suspicious? Then again: Coming from a 19th vineyard - how would they not know their thing? It‘s us not knowing their wines! — 7 years ago

Changyu

Golden Icewine Valley Vidal 2009

My first Chinese wine! Very interesting. youthful and lean as an 09 but developing brotryis flavours. Very long earthy & soil finish. Couldn't peg it.... — 10 years ago

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Chateau Rongzi

Red Bordeaux Blend

Such a delicious, easy to drink wine — 10 years ago

Shangri-La Winery

Altiwine Chardonnay 2022

Shangri-La 2600 – Chardonnay / 2022
Shangri-La (Yunnan) – China 🇨🇳

Overview
A 100% Chardonnay from the high-altitude vineyards of Shangri-La at 2,600 meters above sea level. Crafted in small quantities and entirely by hand, this wine showcases the unique terroir of Yunnan’s Himalayan foothills, cool nights, strong sun, and pristine mountain air.

Aromas & Flavors
Expressive notes of orchard fruit, apple, pear, and ripe peach, are lifted by hints of citrus blossom, white flowers, and a delicate touch of minerality. Subtle oak influence provides whispers of vanilla and toast.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with precise balance. The cool climate altitude lends finesse and a refreshing spine of acidity, while the texture remains smooth and elegant, leading to a clean, persistent finish.

Food Pairings
Pairs beautifully with miso-glazed cod, roast chicken with herbs, vegetable stir-fry, or fresh dumplings. Also an excellent match with creamy cheeses like young Brie.

Verdict
A rare and refined Chardonnay that reflects both craftsmanship and terroir. This is an exceptional showcase of how far Chinese fine wine has come, offering elegance and originality at once.

Did You Know?
Yunnan’s Shangri-La vineyards are among the highest in the world, often referred to as “the rooftop of wine”. The extreme altitude gives grapes intense freshness while preserving natural acidity.
— 8 months ago

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Shangri-La Winery

Altiwine 2600 Plateau Dry Red

100% Merlot from Jiulongding Village in Yunnan. Progression of mulberries, cranberries and dark cherry notes. All berries notes concours with the palate. Licorice and Thymes are on the mid-range along with some moderate astringency towards the finish. High in ABV 14.9%. — a year ago

Puchang Wine

Rkatsiteli 2016

Introduced to me by the sommelier at Bulgari Hotel Shanghai. The wine comes from a Xinjiang vineyard. Rkatsiteli (stands for “Red Stem”) is a grape from Georgia (Europe/Asia) for making white wine. It is surprisingly good. Crisp, leafy taste, sweet tasting (pear & coconut), mineral — 7 years ago

Château Bolongbao

Chardonnay 2015

29% Petit Mensang
27% Viognier
23% Chardonnay
21% Roussanne
— 8 years ago

Ira, P and 3 others liked this

Chateau Changyu Moser XV

Ningxia Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Antoine Pin
9.0

This is solid. Better than a lot of domestic wines. — 9 years ago

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Jiabeilan

Red Blend

pleasantly surprised — 10 years ago

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Shangri-La Winery

Sacred Heart Sinog Village Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet Franc Blend 2018

Shangri-La Sacred Heart Sinong Village 2018.
This is a single village wine from the Yunnan region in China. An exceptional blend of 90% Cab Sauv. and 10% Cab Franc. Very aromatic and impressive layers of dark berry, cherry. Nice balance of wood and vainilla notes. Very leathery, chocolate and espresso notes. Long finish and resembles a Bordeaux Style, sort of Pauillac, as it is silky and smooth.
— a year ago

Tiansai

Skyline of Gobi Cabernet Franc 2015

Amazing Chinese wine — 7 years ago

Silver Heights

Family Reserve Ningxia Red Blend 2014

Scorewine
8.9

Very well done, probably the best wine I had from China ever, please keep in mind that my experience is limited, well balanced, lots of black fruits, wood, earth, medium to full body, good acidity, well integrated tannins and a long balanced finish. My score 88+, drink to 2023 — 7 years ago

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Changyu

Cabernet Gernischt Blend

Mike W
9.1

Very nice with duck and plum sauce — 8 years ago

Greatwall

Cabernet Sauvignon

Superbe et très délicat. Ce 1992 se tient encore très bien. — 9 years ago

Changli Greatwall manor winery

Cabernet Sauvignon

Brother-in-law came back from china with this bottle. Bold. Fruity nose at the front. Spicy, oak, and pepper. Nice linger. — 10 years ago

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