2017 DAWA: Award-winning Chinese wines – Platinum Best in Show, Gold and Silver

The 2017 Decanter Asia Wine Awards (DAWA), now in its 6th year, saw a record-breaking 3,235 entries from 33 countries.

Click to read an overview of this year's competition and how are wines judged>>

Tasya's Reserve Marselan 2015, by Grace Vineyard of Shanxi Province was awarded ‘Best Red Single-Varietal’ medal in this year’s awards.

Among the 124 entrants from China, Li's winery’s Family Treasures Shiraz from Ningxia was awarded Gold Medal, followed by 67 Chinese wines which were awarded a Silver or Bronze Medal in this year’s competition.

Ningxia again led the way with 41 wines awarded a Medal or Commended Seal of Approval. Xinjiang followed with 29 wins.

Find below detailed information and view labels of award-winning Chinese wines in this year’s Decanter Asia Wine Awards.

• Platinum, Gold and Silver Medallists

• Bronze Medallists

• Commended Seal of Approval winners

See full result of the competition on Decanter.com>>

Wines

Tiansai, Skyline of Gobi Reserve Chardonnay, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China 2016 Tiansai, Skyline of Gobi Reserve Chardonnay, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China 2016

Tiansai, Skyline of Gobi Reserve Chardonnay, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China 2016

DAWA Silver

Silver
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Apple and pear aromas with a lift of vanilla. Crisp acidity on the palate with white fruits flavours and a mineral touch.

Shandong Taila Winery Co, Grand Maitre Gerard Colin Viognier, Weihai, Shandong, China 2016 Shandong Taila Winery Co, Grand Maitre Gerard Colin Viognier, Weihai, Shandong, China 2016

Shandong Taila Winery Co, Grand Maitre Gerard Colin Viognier, Weihai, Shandong, China 2016

DAWA Silver

Silver
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Floral and stone fruit on the nose. Oaky vanilla on the palate and a tropical fruits finish.

Shandong Taila Winery, Vendange Tardive Italian Riesling, Weihai, Shandong, China 2016 Shandong Taila Winery, Vendange Tardive Italian Riesling, Weihai, Shandong, China 2016

Shandong Taila Winery, Vendange Tardive Italian Riesling, Weihai, Shandong, China 2016

DAWA Silver

Silver
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Vanilla, orange peel and honey aromas followed by a medium-bodied and complex palate with a long finish.

Shandong Taila Winery, Vendange Tardive Petit Manseng, Weihai, Shandong, China 2016 Shandong Taila Winery, Vendange Tardive Petit Manseng, Weihai, Shandong, China 2016

Shandong Taila Winery, Vendange Tardive Petit Manseng, Weihai, Shandong, China 2016

DAWA Silver

Silver
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Mango, sandalwood and vanilla notes on the nose accompanied by pleasant acidity on the palate and a refreshing, long lasting finish.

Lilan, Lan Cui Merlot, Ningxia, China 2015 Lilan, Lan Cui Merlot, Ningxia, China 2015

Lilan, Lan Cui Merlot, Ningxia, China 2015

DAWA Silver

Silver
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Spicy black fruit and oaky aromas. A Bordeaux style wine, juicy with refreshing lively tannins and smart oak.

Li’s, Family Collection Cabernet Sauvignon , Ningxia, China 2015 Li’s, Family Collection Cabernet Sauvignon , Ningxia, China 2015

Li’s, Family Collection Cabernet Sauvignon , Ningxia, China 2015

DAWA Silver

Silver
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Fresh black berries and cassis aromas with Syrah spiciness followed by concentration of fruit on the palate and rich, fine tannins.

Landing Chuansai, Cabernet Sauvignon , Ningxia, China 2013 Landing Chuansai, Cabernet Sauvignon , Ningxia, China 2013

Landing Chuansai, Cabernet Sauvignon , Ningxia, China 2013

DAWA Silver

Silver
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Lovely cassis aromas and floral notes. Black fruits, clove and dried flowers on the palate with a velvety texture.

Jade Vineyard, Hyacinth, Ningxia, China 2016 Jade Vineyard, Hyacinth, Ningxia, China 2016

Jade Vineyard, Hyacinth, Ningxia, China 2016

DAWA Silver

Silver
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Fresh fruit and sweet spices aromas on the nose followed by a vibrant, refreshing palate with fleshy fine tannin.

Great Wall, Coastal Vineyard Superior Selection Cabernet Sauvignon-Marselan, Penglai, Shandong, China 2012 Great Wall, Coastal Vineyard Superior Selection Cabernet Sauvignon-Marselan, Penglai, Shandong, China 2012

Great Wall, Coastal Vineyard Superior Selection Cabernet Sauvignon-Marselan, Penglai, Shandong, China 2012

DAWA Silver

Silver
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Vibrant black cherry fruit on the nose. A round and creamy palate with firm tannin and a long finish with pencil and dusty aroma.

Dragon Seal, Huailai Reserve, Huailai, Hebei, China 2014 Dragon Seal, Huailai Reserve, Huailai, Hebei, China 2014

Dragon Seal, Huailai Reserve, Huailai, Hebei, China 2014

DAWA Silver

Silver
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Floral and black cherries aromas on the nose. A medium-bodied wine with crisp acidity on the palate and firm tannins.

Château Zhong Fei, Rosé, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China 2016 Château Zhong Fei, Rosé, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China 2016

Château Zhong Fei, Rosé, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China 2016

DAWA Silver

Silver
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A nose of cherry and cranberry, shoebox and spice accompanied by mineral and slight savoury wild herbs with a lovely after taste.

Chateau Huida Sunshine, Qian Hongyu Colourful Sunshine Cabernet Sauvignon , Ningxia, China 2015 Chateau Huida Sunshine, Qian Hongyu Colourful Sunshine Cabernet Sauvignon , Ningxia, China 2015

Chateau Huida Sunshine, Qian Hongyu Colourful Sunshine Cabernet Sauvignon , Ningxia, China 2015

DAWA Silver

Silver
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Savoury, spicy aromas on the nose. A palate of dry and fresh fruits with well-managed oak and fine, solid tannin.

Li's, Family Treasures Shiraz, Ningxia, China 2015 Li's, Family Treasures Shiraz, Ningxia, China 2015

Li's, Family Treasures Shiraz, Ningxia, China 2015

DAWA Gold

Gold
Decanter Asia Wine Awards

Blue berry and herbaceous, cedar character on the nose with hints of clove, spices and chocolate on the palate and ripe, silky, yet firm tannins.

Shanxi Grace Vineyard, Tasya's Reserve Marselan , Shanxi, China 2015 Shanxi Grace Vineyard, Tasya's Reserve Marselan , Shanxi, China 2015

Shanxi Grace Vineyard, Tasya's Reserve Marselan , Shanxi, China 2015

Platinum Best in Show

Platinum Best in Show
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Ripe black and blue fruits, clove and forest floor on the nose. Full-bodied with a chocolate texture and impressive grippy tannins.