Color: Medium to deep ruby red
Nose: Dark fruits, cinnamon, spice and vanilla, oak follow by vegetative and mocha character.
Palate: Medium to full bodied, loads of fruits character, white pepper, attractive fruits finish by mocha, dried fruits and all sort. Rich & complex structure but not overwhelm. Well balance wine!
Vineyard Region: Shanxi
Grape Variety (%): 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alc/ Vol: 12.6
Acidity: 5.57
pH: 3.62
Sugar Level: 3.6/1.9
Dates Grapes Picked: Oct-03
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: 2005-6-1
Peak Drinking: Now-2011
Suggestions: Serve best with Chinese cuisine. Temperature within 16-17 Degree
Tasting Dates: 2005 June