Wines from China achieved 156 medals, including one Platinum and four Golds, in the 2021 Decanter World Wine Awards, a significant improvement from last year's medal haul. Notably, a Chinese dry white wine from Beijing won a Platinum medal for the first time.
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Leafy dried fruit, cassis and leather nose and palate. Quite tannic overall, yet also velvety, with persistent length. Bravo!
Nut, floral and strawberry nose. Well-made and good value with approachable tannins and a juicy, medium finish.
Polished black fruit and gently minty nose. Lovely texture, fine-grained tannins and welcome freshness on the palate, then a long and pure finish.
Deep, dark and stylish with juicy cherry and dark chocolate aromatics, a structured palate, fine tannins and a bright and persistent cedary finish.
Forest floor, cedar, raspberry and cherry bouquet, then elegant, soft red and black fruits, with a creamy finish and caressing tannins.
Complex orange peel marmalade, apricot and honeyed nose and palate. Fresh and polished with undeniable purity and elegance; finishes lengthily.
Pungent, full and rich with a peaches-and-cream texture. There's an appealing freshness to the finish that keeps the wine refreshing; vanilla ice cream anyone?
Soft blackberry, peach, red cherry and rose petal roams, then lifted plum and apple flavours, plus a clean, fresh, peppery finish. Lovely stuff!
A layered wine with an oaky nose and a velvety, spicy and peppery palate, integrated alcohol, good quality of fruit and a powerful, long finish.
Pretty ripe cassis and red plum scents with a solid weight of fruit on the palate, fine tannins and excellent concentration. Good cellar potential.
Rich and punchy example with a cedar, forest fruit, cocoa and cherry nose. There's a satisfying mouthfeel, plus spicy flavours and fine tannins.
Lead pencil and woody spice nose. There's a creamy mouthfeel with fair tannins, coffee and smoky notes. Finishes lengthily.
Savoury clove, cinnamon, toffee and coffee nose. Silky mouthfeel with rich tannins and elegant cassis and red fruit flavours. Good development potential. Lots to like!
Varietal aromas of cassis and blackberry, mixed with cherries and plums. Soft on the palate with excellent texture, fresh acidity and fine-grained tannins.
A developing nose with some savoury elements, soft tannins, a velvety texture and meaty palate. Restrained but also quite refined. Nicely done!
Intense honey and slightly herbal and medicinal nose; very sweet but reasonably fresh. Youthful and straightforward with marked varietal typicity.
Playful violet, blueberry and cassis scents. Sweet fruits on the palate, plus some grainy tannins; medium finish. Good development potential. Very nice!
Savoury and meaty nose with hints of prune and bramble. The palate offers integrated oak and medium tannins. Long, liquorice finish. Very nice!
This really is quite elegant with a fantastic balance of smoke, peat and cedar alongside fig and sultanas. Long, savoury finish.
This is an assertive, beefy and savoury Syrah style. The palate shows considerable elegance, plus fresh, herby acidity and fine tannins. A true northern Rhône lookalike. Lovely!
Red fruit, herbal and blackcurrant bouquet. Rich in the mouth with plenty of dried fruits, plus some chocolate, toffee and an earthy layer. Long, almond-stashed finish.
Pure cherry nose with a pretty, fine-grained texture. The oak is integrated well with abundant cassis and forest berry flavours. Long finish. Lovely!
A fruit-basket of aromas and flavours, with tropical and stone fruits underpinned by tangerine, almond, marzipan and lemon zest. Long, salivating finish.
Ripe cassis, cinnamon and nutmeg aromatics; refreshing, juicy palate of finely-grained tannins, along with some earthy elements. Good ageing potential.
Dense and brooding, with a dark, brambly fruitiness and a touch of clove spice. Shows a good level of freshness for the age, with a long, layered finish.
Sweet honeyed nose with hints of candied orange peel, dried apricot and honey in the mouth. Very attractive overall with a medium finish. Chapeau!
Caramelised apricot, orange, almond and dried citrus peel nose and palate. Very concentrated and engaging with a long, fresh finish.
Spicy and peppery aromatics. The palate is bold and cedary with notes of liquorice, dark fruits and soft-grained tannins. Lovely stuff!
Harmonious and well constructed, this features sweet gentle cinnamon spice, raspberry and blueberry pie notes. The finish is soft, powdery and rewarding.
Pronounced ripe cassis nose with a light minty-pencil shaving character. Palate is nicely-textured with solid, fine-grained tannins; great for the price. Protracted finish.
Violet, blueberry and raspberry nose. The palate brings notes of cigar box and fine-grained tannins; long, tobacco finish.
Interesting dried fruit (think dates, raisins and figs) aromatics. The palate meanwhile brings cooked fruit and melted caramel. Persistent herbaceous finish and aftertaste.
Minty nose with hints of blueberry, cassis and black cherry. The palate is weighty with plenty of tension and lively acidity. Long, fresh finish.
Appley, stony, steely aromas leap from the glass. The palate brings ripe tropical fruit, plus flinty, ripe stone fruits. Very pure with a lingering finish.
Toasted almond, stone fruit and citrus nose. Layers of mango and pear blend with stone fruit on the creamy palate, leading to a lingering finish.
Fresh and zesty with plenty of crisp citrus acidity, lifted fruit and good use of oak. Creamy, nutty finish.
Blackberry and floral nose. Refreshing acidity enlivens the savoury flavours of pepper and red fruits. In good shape, polished to a higher level by a light kiss of oak. Bravo.
Sweet spice, coconut, mint and cedar aromatics. Pure and fresh on the palate with nice crunchy red fruit and decent length. Mature wine but not tiring. A glittering Chinese star.
This hits the spot well starting with a delightful red fruit, coffee, spice and earthy bouquet. The palate ushers in juicy red fruits, cedar and clove. An elegant and remarkable wine.
Beautiful citrus bouquet then an explosion of tropical fruit and zesty flavours, climaxing in an immensely appealing, sapid finish. Leaves one searching for a refill. Outstanding.
An eloquent and elegant Chardonnay with lemon, lime, light floral undertones, plus green papaya and mango, buttery touches and white peach, all skilfully placed; oak more an observer than a player. Stylish drinking.