Color: Deep brick red with crimson hue
Nose: Lifted nose of spiced, leathery with sweet cherry character dominant in the beginning. 20 minutes after uncork, its developed character of cedar, liquorices, toasted oak smoky and follow by caramel character.
Palate: Rounded & smooth structure with stew fruits, liquorices character & well oak integration chracter on the palate. Perfectly balance wine with long lingering finish of chocolate & spice character!
Vineyard Region: Shanxi
Grape Variety (%): 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc
Alc/ Vol: 12.1
Acidity: 5.05
pH: 3.81
Sugar Level: 4.5/2.4
Dates Grapes Picked: Oct-02
Length/ Type of Fermentation: Cold fermentation for both Alcohol & MLF in stainless steel tank for 1 to 3 months duration, and follow by barrel aging.
Date Wine was Bottled: 2004-7-13
Peak Drinking: Now-2012
Suggestions: Serve best with Chinese cuisine. Temperature within 16-17 Degree
Tasting Dates: 2005 June