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

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 - Silver (90 points)

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

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

2019 DAWA: Award-winning Chinese wines - Commended

Wines

Li's  Vineyard, Chardonnay, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2018 Li's  Vineyard, Chardonnay, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2018

Li's Vineyard, Chardonnay, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2018

91
DAWA Silver

Silver
Decanter Asia Wine Awards

A succulent ripe white peach core, with a vibrant acidity, fresh mineral characters and an elegant, salty finish. Delicious!

Li's Vineyard, Merlot, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017 Li's Vineyard, Merlot, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017

Li's Vineyard, Merlot, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017

91
DAWA Silver

Silver
Decanter Asia Wine Awards

Youthful dark plum notes with an elegant freshness, smooth, velvety tannins and a long finish. Will only improve with age!

Kanaan Winery, Pretty Pony, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2016 Kanaan Winery, Pretty Pony, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2016

Kanaan Winery, Pretty Pony, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2016

91
DAWA Silver

Silver
Decanter Asia Wine Awards

Lots of potential in this still youthful Cabernet! Intriguing savoury, soy sauce notes and grippy tannins with a generous structure.

Gem Chateau, Violin, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017 Gem Chateau, Violin, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017

Gem Chateau, Violin, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017

91
DAWA Silver

Silver
Decanter Asia Wine Awards

An explosion of ripe fruits with an undercurrent of savoury spice. Intense and generous with velvety tannins and a long length.

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

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

91
DAWA Silver

Silver
Decanter Asia Wine Awards

Lovely fresh black fruits and earthy spice notes with a solid structure and tannins and a warming, smoky finish.

Xinjiang Silkroad, Chateau Silkroad Special Selection Cabernet Gernischt, Xinjiang, China, 2016 Xinjiang Silkroad, Chateau Silkroad Special Selection Cabernet Gernischt, Xinjiang, China, 2016

Xinjiang Silkroad, Chateau Silkroad Special Selection Cabernet Gernischt, Xinjiang, China, 2016

91
DAWA Silver

Silver
Decanter Asia Wine Awards

Brimming with sweet black fruits and spicy oak, very fresh with tightly woven tannins and an elegant intensity.

Xinjiang Qianhui Western Region, Drunken Red Camel Organic Field Marselan, Tianshan Mountain North, Xinjiang, China, 2018 Xinjiang Qianhui Western Region, Drunken Red Camel Organic Field Marselan, Tianshan Mountain North, Xinjiang, China, 2018

Xinjiang Qianhui Western Region, Drunken Red Camel Organic Field Marselan, Tianshan Mountain North, Xinjiang, China, 2018

91
DAWA Silver

Silver
Decanter Asia Wine Awards

A bold smoky, oaky nose with notes of pepper and spice; the palate is juicy and fruity with an earthy texture.

Xige Estate, He Lan Hong No28 Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017 Xige Estate, He Lan Hong No28 Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017

Xige Estate, He Lan Hong No28 Cabernet Sauvignon, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017

91
DAWA Silver

Silver
Decanter Asia Wine Awards

A superb energy of black fruits underpinned by a sweet, oaky spice core, tightly interwoven tannins and a dried herb finish.

Qinghai Chateau Source, QH Source Song Yisi Rose, Minhe, Qinghai, China, 2017 Qinghai Chateau Source, QH Source Song Yisi Rose, Minhe, Qinghai, China, 2017

Qinghai Chateau Source, QH Source Song Yisi Rose, Minhe, Qinghai, China, 2017

92
DAWA Silver

Silver
Decanter Asia Wine Awards

Lifted red cherry lollipops and vibrant sweet blackcurrants with textured tannins, a rounded acidity and a fresh, aromatic finish.

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

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

92
DAWA Silver

Silver
Decanter Asia Wine Awards

Attractive ripe Merlot fruit on the nose and palate with a lovely soft, rounded texture and a lasting freshness.

Huaigu Manor, Five Star Marselan, Huailai, Hebei, China, 2016 Huaigu Manor, Five Star Marselan, Huailai, Hebei, China, 2016

Huaigu Manor, Five Star Marselan, Huailai, Hebei, China, 2016

92
DAWA Silver

Silver
Decanter Asia Wine Awards

Energetic ripe black fruits emboldened by a rounded, juicy, mouthwatering texture and a long, bitter sweet twist on the finish.

Xige Estate, Jade Dove Single Vineyard Cabernet Gernischt, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017 Xige Estate, Jade Dove Single Vineyard Cabernet Gernischt, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017

Xige Estate, Jade Dove Single Vineyard Cabernet Gernischt, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2017

92
DAWA Silver

Silver
Decanter Asia Wine Awards

Delightfully fresh and intense with charming aromatic summer fruits, a juicy texture, fine tannins and a long, spicy finish.

Xinjiang Zhongfei, Chateau Zhongfei Caring Nature Reserve Marselan, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China, 2016 Xinjiang Zhongfei, Chateau Zhongfei Caring Nature Reserve Marselan, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China, 2016

Xinjiang Zhongfei, Chateau Zhongfei Caring Nature Reserve Marselan, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China, 2016

92
DAWA Silver

Silver
Decanter Asia Wine Awards

Concentrated ripe black fruits and warming spice aromas, with elegant silky tannins and a long, toasty coffee finish.

Ji'an City Baite Wine Co, Baite Manor Icewine, Tonghua, Jilin, China, 2016 Ji'an City Baite Wine Co, Baite Manor Icewine, Tonghua, Jilin, China, 2016

Ji'an City Baite Wine Co, Baite Manor Icewine, Tonghua, Jilin, China, 2016

92
DAWA Silver

Silver
Decanter Asia Wine Awards

A lovely purity of pear and apple surrounded by intensely vivid exotic fruits and a superbly fresh acid bite.

Xinjiang Tangtingxialu, Beiting Berries Seletion Cabernet Sauvignon, Tianshan Mountain North, Xinjiang, China, 2017 Xinjiang Tangtingxialu, Beiting Berries Seletion Cabernet Sauvignon, Tianshan Mountain North, Xinjiang, China, 2017

Xinjiang Tangtingxialu, Beiting Berries Seletion Cabernet Sauvignon, Tianshan Mountain North, Xinjiang, China, 2017

93
DAWA Silver

Silver
Decanter Asia Wine Awards

High-tone aromas of plum and blueberry unfold into a multi-layered complexity of smoky nutmeg and roasted coffee. Lush and silky.

Chateau Nine Peaks, Qi, Qingdao, Shandong, China, 2016 Chateau Nine Peaks, Qi, Qingdao, Shandong, China, 2016

Chateau Nine Peaks, Qi, Qingdao, Shandong, China, 2016

94
DAWA Silver

Silver
Decanter Asia Wine Awards

A complexity of ripe fruits and smoky, oak on the nose with a creamy texture and a rounded structure.

Liaoning San He, Cai Long Ling Jin Ding Icewine, Huanren, Liaoning, China, 2014 Liaoning San He, Cai Long Ling Jin Ding Icewine, Huanren, Liaoning, China, 2014

Liaoning San He, Cai Long Ling Jin Ding Icewine, Huanren, Liaoning, China, 2014

95
DAWA Gold

Gold
Decanter Asia Wine Awards

An explosion of intense citrus, sweet spice, mango and fig running through to the unctuous and juicy palate. Very zesty and fresh with a memorable and luxurious richness.

Ningxia Jiuximing Huang Co., Yuyue Marselan, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2018 Ningxia Jiuximing Huang Co., Yuyue Marselan, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2018

Ningxia Jiuximing Huang Co., Yuyue Marselan, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia, China, 2018

96
DAWA Gold

Gold
Decanter Asia Wine Awards

A veritable infusion of aromatic florals and delectable, ripe fruits; structured and elegant with a warming core of toasty oak running throughout and a bitter coffee finish.