2018 DWWA: Award-winning Chinese wines - Bronze II

With 183 Medals and Seals of Approval, China marked its best performing year at this year’s Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) by doubling the number of awards won last year, and scoring a total of 8 Gold Medals.

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Wines

Ningxia Legacy Peak, Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2015 Ningxia Legacy Peak, Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2015

Ningxia Legacy Peak, Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2015

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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Cooked beef and smoky oak aromas mingle with fig, cooked fruits and pepper on a structured palate.

QH Source, Yiren Cabernet Sauvignon, Minhe, Qinghai, China 2016 QH Source, Yiren Cabernet Sauvignon, Minhe, Qinghai, China 2016

QH Source, Yiren Cabernet Sauvignon, Minhe, Qinghai, China 2016

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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A youthful nose of red cherry and chocolate oak, the palate shows blueberry, plum and earthy minerality.

Shandong Taila Winery, Gerard Colin Grand Maitre Chardonnay, Weihai, Shandong, China 2016 Shandong Taila Winery, Gerard Colin Grand Maitre Chardonnay, Weihai, Shandong, China 2016

Shandong Taila Winery, Gerard Colin Grand Maitre Chardonnay, Weihai, Shandong, China 2016

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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A strong lactic nose with hints of melon, the palate shows rounded vanilla, honeydew and a touch of white pepper.

Ningxia Helanshan Manor, Chateau Hedong Chardonnay, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2015 Ningxia Helanshan Manor, Chateau Hedong Chardonnay, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2015

Ningxia Helanshan Manor, Chateau Hedong Chardonnay, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2015

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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Spiced oak with butter and vanilla aromas, the palate is full with caramel, mangoes and oak.

Xinjiang Xiangdu Winery, Anthony Cabernet Franc, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China 2015 Xinjiang Xiangdu Winery, Anthony Cabernet Franc, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China 2015

Xinjiang Xiangdu Winery, Anthony Cabernet Franc, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China 2015

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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Vibrant cherry and violet characters mirror a chewy, cherry palate with blueberry and earthy minerality.

Tiansai, Skyline of Gobi Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China 2015 Tiansai, Skyline of Gobi Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China 2015

Tiansai, Skyline of Gobi Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China 2015

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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An intensely peppery nose with hints of decomposing leaf, the palate is plump with black cherry and crisp tannins.

Beijing University of Agriculture, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China 2015 Beijing University of Agriculture, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China 2015

Beijing University of Agriculture, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China 2015

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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Balsamic notes and aromas of olive, the palate is warm showing chocolate, black fruit and supple tannins.

Zhengzhou Chateau Lifei, Classic Merlot, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2016 Zhengzhou Chateau Lifei, Classic Merlot, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2016

Zhengzhou Chateau Lifei, Classic Merlot, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2016

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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Cooked fruit and leather appears to the smoky nose while the palate shows fleshy fruit and ripe tannins.

Greatwall, Chateau Yunmo Superior Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2016 Greatwall, Chateau Yunmo Superior Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2016

Greatwall, Chateau Yunmo Superior Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2016

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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Clean dark fruit aromas leading to a toasted complexity on a blackberry and cherry palate.

Jiolis, Marselan, Wuhai, Inner Mongolia, China 2016 Jiolis, Marselan, Wuhai, Inner Mongolia, China 2016

Jiolis, Marselan, Wuhai, Inner Mongolia, China 2016

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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A Port-style nose showing dark fruits and coffee, the palate is reminiscent of Amarone with concentrated sweetness and dried fruit.

Ningxia, Helanshan Manor Cabernet Franc, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2014 Ningxia, Helanshan Manor Cabernet Franc, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2014

Ningxia, Helanshan Manor Cabernet Franc, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2014

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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Liquorice and olive aromas frame subtle blackcurrant leaf, leading to a chocolate palate mingled with oak and black fruit.

Inner Mongolia Jinsha Winery, Shaen Sweet Vidal, Wuhai, Inner Mongolia, China 2016 Inner Mongolia Jinsha Winery, Shaen Sweet Vidal, Wuhai, Inner Mongolia, China 2016

Inner Mongolia Jinsha Winery, Shaen Sweet Vidal, Wuhai, Inner Mongolia, China 2016

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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Honeyed aromas with notes of marmalade, the palate shows celery, dried fruit and hints of tangerine.

Ningxia Helanshan Manor , Syrah, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2014 Ningxia Helanshan Manor , Syrah, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2014

Ningxia Helanshan Manor , Syrah, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2014

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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Baking spices and smoke fill the nose, leading to a palate of blueberries, blackberries and rich oak tannins.

Li's, Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2016 Li's, Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2016

Li's, Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2016

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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Black olives and cassis aromas unveil a ripe palate of chocolate, coffee and easy black fruits.

Inner Mongolia Jinsha Winery, Shaen Chardonnay, Wuhai, Inner Mongolia, China 2017 Inner Mongolia Jinsha Winery, Shaen Chardonnay, Wuhai, Inner Mongolia, China 2017

Inner Mongolia Jinsha Winery, Shaen Chardonnay, Wuhai, Inner Mongolia, China 2017

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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A spiced nose with tones of cantaloupe, leading to a fresh palate of candied fruit, peaches and a saline finish.

Citic Guoan, Niya Chardonnay, Manas, Xinjiang, China 2016 Citic Guoan, Niya Chardonnay, Manas, Xinjiang, China 2016

Citic Guoan, Niya Chardonnay, Manas, Xinjiang, China 2016

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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A ripe nose of baked banana and melon. The palate is refreshing with a touch of bacon fat and cream.

Greatwall, Connoisseurs Gold Crowns Longyan, Huailai, Hebei, China 2017 Greatwall, Connoisseurs Gold Crowns Longyan, Huailai, Hebei, China 2017

Greatwall, Connoisseurs Gold Crowns Longyan, Huailai, Hebei, China 2017

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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Aromatic caramel and canned fruit aromas, the palate displays peach and yellow apple with an oily finish.

Inner Mongolia Jinsha Winery, Shaen Times Oak Matured Cabernet Gernischt, Wuhai, Inner Mongolia, China 2015 Inner Mongolia Jinsha Winery, Shaen Times Oak Matured Cabernet Gernischt, Wuhai, Inner Mongolia, China 2015

Inner Mongolia Jinsha Winery, Shaen Times Oak Matured Cabernet Gernischt, Wuhai, Inner Mongolia, China 2015

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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A fruit driven nose of blackcurrant with a hint of olive, the palate is chunky with cherry and vanilla.

Xinjiang Sunyard, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Xinjiang, China 2016 Xinjiang Sunyard, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Xinjiang, China 2016

Xinjiang Sunyard, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Xinjiang, China 2016

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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Ripe cassis and dates appear on the nose with a palate of black fruits, chocolate and firm tannins.

Ho-Lan Soul, Reserved Organic Shiraz, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2014 Ho-Lan Soul, Reserved Organic Shiraz, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2014

Ho-Lan Soul, Reserved Organic Shiraz, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2014

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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Vanilla, bramble and a hint of mine make the nose, with a palate of juicy blueberry, cherries and oak.

Ningxia Lanxuan Winery, Xiangulanxuan Merlot, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2013 Ningxia Lanxuan Winery, Xiangulanxuan Merlot, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2013

Ningxia Lanxuan Winery, Xiangulanxuan Merlot, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2013

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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Chunky plum dominates the nose leading to a sweetly spiced palate layered with blueberry and pepper.

Domaine Shapotou Ningxiahong, Chateau Oak Cask Cabernet Gernischt, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2015 Domaine Shapotou Ningxiahong, Chateau Oak Cask Cabernet Gernischt, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2015

Domaine Shapotou Ningxiahong, Chateau Oak Cask Cabernet Gernischt, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2015

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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Smoke and pepper dominates the nose leading to fruity palate of blueberry, vanilla and sweet spices.

Château Silkroad, Cabernet Gernischt , Xinjiang, China 2015 Château Silkroad, Cabernet Gernischt , Xinjiang, China 2015

Château Silkroad, Cabernet Gernischt , Xinjiang, China 2015

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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Redcurrant and raspberry aromas mingle with a red cherry, spice and earthy minerality on the palate.

Hansen, Cabernet Gernischt, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2016 Hansen, Cabernet Gernischt, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2016

Hansen, Cabernet Gernischt, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2016

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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Violets and black cherries on the nose, the palate shows earthy minerality and well balanced tannins.

Ningxia Lanxuan Winery, Xiangulanxuan Pinot Noir , Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2013 Ningxia Lanxuan Winery, Xiangulanxuan Pinot Noir , Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2013

Ningxia Lanxuan Winery, Xiangulanxuan Pinot Noir , Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2013

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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Oak dominates the strawberry nose leading to a delicate palate of beetroot, coconut and cherry.

Chateau Silkroad, Six Star, Xinjiang, China 2015 Chateau Silkroad, Six Star, Xinjiang, China 2015

Chateau Silkroad, Six Star, Xinjiang, China 2015

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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Ripe fruits overlaid with toffee aromas, leading to a palate of prune, fig and vanilla.

Beijing Chateau Wode, Dry II Beihong , Fangshan, Beijing, China 2015 Beijing Chateau Wode, Dry II Beihong , Fangshan, Beijing, China 2015

Beijing Chateau Wode, Dry II Beihong , Fangshan, Beijing, China 2015

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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A vegetal nose with blackcurrant jam, the palate shows mulberry, raspberry and hints of beetroot.

Tiansai, Skyline of Gobi Classic Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China 2015 Tiansai, Skyline of Gobi Classic Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China 2015

Tiansai, Skyline of Gobi Classic Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China 2015

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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Vegetal aromas of capsicum and mint, the palate is fruit driven and shows red cherries and smoky oak.

Shandong Taila Winery, Gerard Colin Grand Maitre, Weihai, Shandong, China 2015 Shandong Taila Winery, Gerard Colin Grand Maitre, Weihai, Shandong, China 2015

Shandong Taila Winery, Gerard Colin Grand Maitre, Weihai, Shandong, China 2015

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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A blackberry driven nose with a layered palate of wood, tar and soft red fruit.

Changjishi Julong Winery, Boai Manor Cabernet Sauvignon, Changji, Xinjiang, China 2015 Changjishi Julong Winery, Boai Manor Cabernet Sauvignon, Changji, Xinjiang, China 2015

Changjishi Julong Winery, Boai Manor Cabernet Sauvignon, Changji, Xinjiang, China 2015

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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A slight meat edge with cherry fruit aromas, the palate is youthful showing cherry, plum and vanilla syrup.

Yinchuan Chateau Bacchus, Superfine Merlot, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2016 Yinchuan Chateau Bacchus, Superfine Merlot, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2016

Yinchuan Chateau Bacchus, Superfine Merlot, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2016

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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A nose of ripe plums and dark chocolate, the palate shows smoky oak and firm tannins.

Ningxia Chateau Jinfulan, Sheng Weilan Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2016 Ningxia Chateau Jinfulan, Sheng Weilan Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2016

Ningxia Chateau Jinfulan, Sheng Weilan Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2016

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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Jammy on the nose with dark fruit and liquorice, the palate displays cassis pastilles and compote.

Greatwall, Terroir Cabernet Sauvignon-Dornfelder, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2015 Greatwall, Terroir Cabernet Sauvignon-Dornfelder, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2015

Greatwall, Terroir Cabernet Sauvignon-Dornfelder, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2015

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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Dark tea and berry aromas, the palate is concentrated with chocolate oak, blackcurrant and toasted oak.

Ningxia Huida Sunshine Ecological Winery, Bei Na Ni Chardonnay, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2015 Ningxia Huida Sunshine Ecological Winery, Bei Na Ni Chardonnay, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2015

Ningxia Huida Sunshine Ecological Winery, Bei Na Ni Chardonnay, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2015

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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Spiced apple and aromas of green leaf leading to a herbal palate with hints of apple and pear.

Tiansai, Skyline of Gobi Selection Shiraz-Viognier, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China 2015 Tiansai, Skyline of Gobi Selection Shiraz-Viognier, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China 2015

Tiansai, Skyline of Gobi Selection Shiraz-Viognier, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China 2015

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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Aromas of dark fruits dominate the nose, leading to a ripe palate of blackcurrant, milk chocolate and chewy tannins.

Ningxia Chateau Miqin, Barrel Reserved Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2016 Ningxia Chateau Miqin, Barrel Reserved Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2016

Ningxia Chateau Miqin, Barrel Reserved Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2016

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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Sweet dried fruit and hints of spice, the palate is full with coffee, cloves and black fruit.

Chateau Yunling, Reserve, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2015 Chateau Yunling, Reserve, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2015

Chateau Yunling, Reserve, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2015

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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Ripe aromas of black fruit and game mirror a savoury palate of spice, bell pepper, dried cherry and wood.

Changyu Pioneer Wine Company Limited YantaiYantai, Riesling, Yantai, Shandong, China 2016 Changyu Pioneer Wine Company Limited YantaiYantai, Riesling, Yantai, Shandong, China 2016

Changyu Pioneer Wine Company Limited YantaiYantai, Riesling, Yantai, Shandong, China 2016

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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Tropical flowers and citrus fruit aromas, the easy palate provides lime and lemon with a touch of apple.

Changji City Yinxiang Gebi Wine, Impression Gobi Organic Cabernet Sauvignon, Changji, Xinjiang, China 2014 Changji City Yinxiang Gebi Wine, Impression Gobi Organic Cabernet Sauvignon, Changji, Xinjiang, China 2014

Changji City Yinxiang Gebi Wine, Impression Gobi Organic Cabernet Sauvignon, Changji, Xinjiang, China 2014

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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An herbaceous nose of green pepper and tobacco, the palate displays clean red fruits, subtle blackcurrant leaf and smoke.

Helan Mountain, Premium Collection Chardonnay, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2016 Helan Mountain, Premium Collection Chardonnay, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2016

Helan Mountain, Premium Collection Chardonnay, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2016

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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Spice and melon aromas with a fruity palate of lime, pineapple and passionfruit on a dry, mineral finish.

Li's, Cabernet Gernischt, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2016 Li's, Cabernet Gernischt, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2016

Li's, Cabernet Gernischt, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2016

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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Cassis and mint aromas lead to a cooked fruit palate of blueberry, sweet spice and blackcurrant.

Greatwall, Five Stars Chardonnay, Penglai, Shandong, China 2016 Greatwall, Five Stars Chardonnay, Penglai, Shandong, China 2016

Greatwall, Five Stars Chardonnay, Penglai, Shandong, China 2016

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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Toasty brioche aromas with a palate of bitter almonds, stone fruits and vanilla on a mineral finish.

Haixiangyuan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2014 Haixiangyuan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2014

Haixiangyuan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China 2014

DWWA Bronze

Bronze
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Beetroot hints and a cassis nose, the palate shows a savoury edge with smoke, spice and vanilla.