2019 DAWA: Award winning Chinese wines – Bronze (86 to 87 points)

115 Chinese wines were awarded a medal or commended in 2019 Decanter Asia Wine Awards. A significant increase in Silver provides further evidence to an overall improvement in quality.

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2019 DAWA: Award-winning Chinese wines - Gold and Silver (91 points and above)

2019 DAWA: Award-winning Chinese wines - Silver (90 points)

2019 DAWA: Award-winning Chinese wines - Bronze (88 to 89 points)

2019 DAWA: Award-winning Chinese wines - Commended

Wines

Chateau Rong Yuanmei, Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017 Chateau Rong Yuanmei, Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017

Chateau Rong Yuanmei, Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017

86
DAWA Bronze

Bronze
Decanter Asia Wine Awards

Ripe dark cherries mingle with savoury black pepper and soy sauce; structured, yet soft and rounded.

Chateau September, Glory Jade, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017 Chateau September, Glory Jade, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017

Chateau September, Glory Jade, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017

86
DAWA Bronze

Bronze
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Aromatic and perfumed baked fruit and dark chocolate notes with a meaty, concentrated, smoky palate.

Chateau September, Glory Jade, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017 Chateau September, Glory Jade, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017

Chateau September, Glory Jade, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017

86
DAWA Bronze

Bronze
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A mighty meaty blockbuster with intense dark fruits and smoky oak carrying through to the finish.

Qinghai Chateau Source, QH Source Cabernet, Minhe, Qinghai, China, 2016 Qinghai Chateau Source, QH Source Cabernet, Minhe, Qinghai, China, 2016

Qinghai Chateau Source, QH Source Cabernet, Minhe, Qinghai, China, 2016

86
DAWA Bronze

Bronze
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Maturing nicely, with a soft, rounded palate and tannins that melt away. Very easy drinking.

Chateau Huahao, Yueshan Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017 Chateau Huahao, Yueshan Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017

Chateau Huahao, Yueshan Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017

86
DAWA Bronze

Bronze
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Juicy ripe fruits with hints of smoke on the nose, the palate is crunchy and rustic.

Chateau Huahao, Villager's Selection Marselan, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017 Chateau Huahao, Villager's Selection Marselan, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017

Chateau Huahao, Villager's Selection Marselan, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017

86
DAWA Bronze

Bronze
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Abundant violet florals and blueberry fruits with a sour cherry juiciness and a long, clean finish.

Huailai Amethyst Manor, Amethyard Classic Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot, Huailai, Hebei, China, 2017 Huailai Amethyst Manor, Amethyard Classic Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot, Huailai, Hebei, China, 2017

Huailai Amethyst Manor, Amethyard Classic Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot, Huailai, Hebei, China, 2017

86
DAWA Bronze

Bronze
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A heady mix of sweet cherry, mulberry, cinnamon and floral notes with grippy, oaky tannins.

Li's Vineyard, Family Treasures Shiraz, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017 Li's Vineyard, Family Treasures Shiraz, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017

Li's Vineyard, Family Treasures Shiraz, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017

86
DAWA Bronze

Bronze
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Savoury capsicum and bell peppers lead on to a lush, warming palate with an oaky sweetness.

Domaine Pu Shang , Marselan, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017 Domaine Pu Shang , Marselan, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017

Domaine Pu Shang , Marselan, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017

86
DAWA Bronze

Bronze
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A blockbuster of plump, juicy black fruit and herbal tea notes; full-bodied with firm tannins.

Kanaan Winery, Gutenland, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017 Kanaan Winery, Gutenland, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017

Kanaan Winery, Gutenland, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017

86
DAWA Bronze

Bronze
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A traditional Old World style with concentrated varietal fruit characters and a soft, approachable palate.

Xinjiang Sangyue, Ziyu Chateau Purple Regions Manor Reserve, Tianshan Mountain North, Xinjiang, China, 2016 Xinjiang Sangyue, Ziyu Chateau Purple Regions Manor Reserve, Tianshan Mountain North, Xinjiang, China, 2016

Xinjiang Sangyue, Ziyu Chateau Purple Regions Manor Reserve, Tianshan Mountain North, Xinjiang, China, 2016

86
DAWA Bronze

Bronze
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A herbaceous style showcasing the lovely lattice structure of Cabernet,with warming oak notes and grippy tannins.

Ningxia Gezishan, Gezishan Silver Label, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2016 Ningxia Gezishan, Gezishan Silver Label, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2016

Ningxia Gezishan, Gezishan Silver Label, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2016

86
DAWA Bronze

Bronze
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An abundance of sweet cherry, blueberry and blackberry fruit integrated with sweet spice and soft tannins.

Chateau Nine Peaks, Reserve Chardonnay, Qingdao, Shandong, China, 2017 Chateau Nine Peaks, Reserve Chardonnay, Qingdao, Shandong, China, 2017

Chateau Nine Peaks, Reserve Chardonnay, Qingdao, Shandong, China, 2017

86
DAWA Bronze

Bronze
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Rich and ripe with lots of mouthfilling oaky Chardonnay characters and a long, elegant finish.

Kanaan Winery, Black Beauty, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2014 Kanaan Winery, Black Beauty, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2014

Kanaan Winery, Black Beauty, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2014

86
DAWA Bronze

Bronze
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Subtle sweet cherry and plum notes; softly textured with smooth tannins and an elegant, long finish.

Ningxia Xixia King, Chateau Ambassador Cabernet Gernischt, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2016 Ningxia Xixia King, Chateau Ambassador Cabernet Gernischt, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2016

Ningxia Xixia King, Chateau Ambassador Cabernet Gernischt, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2016

86
DAWA Bronze

Bronze
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Packed with bold, ripe fruits and youthful, vigorous tannins; structured, full-bodied and brooding with potential,

Ningxia Xixia King, Ambassador Ialian Riesling, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2016 Ningxia Xixia King, Ambassador Ialian Riesling, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2016

Ningxia Xixia King, Ambassador Ialian Riesling, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2016

86
DAWA Bronze

Bronze
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An aromatic style with a bitter twist and a lively freshness on the palate and finish.

Ningxia Baoto, Manor Rock Sheep, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2015 Ningxia Baoto, Manor Rock Sheep, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2015

Ningxia Baoto, Manor Rock Sheep, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2015

86
DAWA Bronze

Bronze
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Attractive plummy fruit mingled with dried, sweet spice; structured and generous with grippy, bold tannins.

XinJiang Rui Tai Qing Lin, Guofei Riesling, Heshuo/Hoxud, Xinjiang, China, 2018 XinJiang Rui Tai Qing Lin, Guofei Riesling, Heshuo/Hoxud, Xinjiang, China, 2018

XinJiang Rui Tai Qing Lin, Guofei Riesling, Heshuo/Hoxud, Xinjiang, China, 2018

86
DAWA Bronze

Bronze
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Brimming with candied ginger, bubble gum, lemon and lime zest with a soft, rounded structure.

Tiansai, Skyline of Gobi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China, 2016 Tiansai, Skyline of Gobi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China, 2016

Tiansai, Skyline of Gobi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China, 2016

86
DAWA Bronze

Bronze
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A herbaceous style with green bell pepper notes; lean, mineral and austere with a lovely freshness.

Xinjiang Zhongfei, Chateau Zhongfei Shiraz, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China, 2016 Xinjiang Zhongfei, Chateau Zhongfei Shiraz, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China, 2016

Xinjiang Zhongfei, Chateau Zhongfei Shiraz, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China, 2016

86
DAWA Bronze

Bronze
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Concentrated with toasty wood, mixed spices and black pepper, with grippy tannins and supple texture.

Chateau Yuanshi, Son of Mountain, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017 Chateau Yuanshi, Son of Mountain, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017

Chateau Yuanshi, Son of Mountain, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017

86
DAWA Bronze

Bronze
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A heady mix of blueberry, dark chocolate and smoke interspersed with youthful acidity and generous tannins.

Ningxia Huida Colourful Sunshine, Qian Hongyu Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2016 Ningxia Huida Colourful Sunshine, Qian Hongyu Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2016

Ningxia Huida Colourful Sunshine, Qian Hongyu Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2016

86
DAWA Bronze

Bronze
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Full of power and charisma with savoury notes of soy sauce, smoke and charred wood.

Daiyue Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot, Shandong, China, 2016 Daiyue Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot, Shandong, China, 2016

Daiyue Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot, Shandong, China, 2016

86
DAWA Bronze

Bronze
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Stylish with an elegant lightness; very soft and silky with refreshing fruit and a supple finish.

Huaigu Manor, Reserve Marselan, Huailai, Hebei, China, 2017 Huaigu Manor, Reserve Marselan, Huailai, Hebei, China, 2017

Huaigu Manor, Reserve Marselan, Huailai, Hebei, China, 2017

87
DAWA Bronze

Bronze
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Rich and juicy with mouthwatering cooked dark fruits, a rounded structure and bold, assertive tannins.

Huaigu Manor, Reserve Marselan, Huailai, Hebei, China, 2015 Huaigu Manor, Reserve Marselan, Huailai, Hebei, China, 2015

Huaigu Manor, Reserve Marselan, Huailai, Hebei, China, 2015

87
DAWA Bronze

Bronze
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A charming purity of ripe fruits underpinned by austere, yet juicy tannins and an aromatic finish.

Roland Margo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017 Roland Margo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017

Roland Margo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017

87
DAWA Bronze

Bronze
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A generosity of bold ripe black fruit and opulent oak with a long, liquorice finish.

Kanaan Winery, Wild Pony, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017 Kanaan Winery, Wild Pony, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017

Kanaan Winery, Wild Pony, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017

87
DAWA Bronze

Bronze
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Bursting with vibrant raspberry, cherry, nutmeg and clove; firm and elegant with a lingering acidity.

Chateau Junding, Glory, Penglai, Shandong, China, 2017 Chateau Junding, Glory, Penglai, Shandong, China, 2017

Chateau Junding, Glory, Penglai, Shandong, China, 2017

87
DAWA Bronze

Bronze
Decanter Asia Wine Awards

An aromatic style with a mellow, rounded warmth on the palate and a zippy acidity.

Xinjiang Silkroad, Silk Road Vineyards Explore Cabernet Sauvignon, Xinjiang, China, 2017 Xinjiang Silkroad, Silk Road Vineyards Explore Cabernet Sauvignon, Xinjiang, China, 2017

Xinjiang Silkroad, Silk Road Vineyards Explore Cabernet Sauvignon, Xinjiang, China, 2017

87
DAWA Bronze

Bronze
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Dense and rich with mulberry, blueberry, cinnamon and vanilla spice; firm yet soft with elegant tannins.

Xinjiang Silkroad, Silkroad Special Cabernet Sauvignon, Xinjiang, China, 2015 Xinjiang Silkroad, Silkroad Special Cabernet Sauvignon, Xinjiang, China, 2015

Xinjiang Silkroad, Silkroad Special Cabernet Sauvignon, Xinjiang, China, 2015

87
DAWA Bronze

Bronze
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Dominant savoury notes of soy, coffee and charred oak, grippy with a juicy, plummy structure.

Hebei Château Martin, Martin Vineyard Cabernet Gernischt, Huailai, Hebei, China, 2015 Hebei Château Martin, Martin Vineyard Cabernet Gernischt, Huailai, Hebei, China, 2015

Hebei Château Martin, Martin Vineyard Cabernet Gernischt, Huailai, Hebei, China, 2015

87
DAWA Bronze

Bronze
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A summer fruit bomb with hints of spice; juicy with a fine texture and gentle tannins.

Ji'an City Baite Wine, Baite Manor Icewine, Tonghua, Jilin, China, 2014 Ji'an City Baite Wine, Baite Manor Icewine, Tonghua, Jilin, China, 2014

Ji'an City Baite Wine, Baite Manor Icewine, Tonghua, Jilin, China, 2014

87
DAWA Bronze

Bronze
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A decadent mix of prunes, dark chocolate and mint, with a voluptuous texture and a smoky finish.