2026 DWWA: Award-winning Chinese wines - Silver (90-91 points)

Restrained aromas of bright lemon and grapefruit with tropical fruit and oak undertones. Rich on the palate, with a bright acidity.

The nose shows integrated oak spices with lifted notes of red cherries. Harmonious acidity, with a very persistent finish.

Fresh and vibrant nose of apples, candied fruits, citrus and roses. Fairly well integrated sugar, with a lively acidity.

Lifted nose of yellow apricot, mandarin peels and a touch of toasted almonds. Beautiful balance of sweetness and acidity.

Nutty development showing some complexity under notes of dried stone fruit and beeswax. Very ripe and generous, rich on the palate.

Chocolatey character on the nose, with aromas of blackberry compote, red cherry and Christmas spices. Firm yet ripe tannins.

Savoury character of forest floor, cedar, leather and cigar with notes of dark cherries and prunes. Ripe tannins, quite fresh.

A bit of candied black cherry on nose, vanilla, chocolate coated berries and hits of leaves. Ripe and lavish.

The nose shows aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, tomato leaf and tobacco with coffee and vanilla nuances. Slightly grainy tannins, fresh.

Leafy and meaty nuances, with touches of smoky bacon fat and dark fruits like blueberry and blackberry. Savoury on the palate.

Strong smoky character, with distinct new oak notes and aromas of pineapple and citrus. Generous texture, with a serious finish.

Expressive aromas of cedar, cinnamon and bright cherries. Chalky tannins, rounded with a fruity core.

Restrained on the nose, with touches of black and blue fruits and earthy nuances. Appealing and ripe on the palate.

Vibrant aromas of black fruit, green bell pepper, nettle and rich blackberries. Chocolatey and spicy finish, with firm tannins.

Some attractive development on the nose with leather and touch of mushroom under cassis and minty aromas. Silky tannins.

Inviting aromas of incense, cedar, black plums, cloves and cocoa. Some savoury character on the palate, with ripe tannins.

Lifted nose, showing scents of cassis, plums, eucalyptus and blackcurrant. Leathery and balsamic palate, with a bright acidity and fine-grained tannins.

Dark brooding ripe cassis fruit with integrated new oak notes and touches of leather and olives. Juicy, with a fresh acidity.

Ripe stone fruit with a hint of tropical notes and light toast undertones. Juicy and smooth, with a lightly mineral core.

Generous and plush style with ripe yellow pear, apple, guava, and meyer lemon, light toast touches. Vibrant acidity and leesy texture.

Savoury character, with notes of dried leaves, oak, wet rocks, vanilla, chocolate and dried berries. Polished and fresh.

Powerful and expressive, displaying notes of preserved fruit, balsamic nuances and touches of violet and vanilla. Assertive yet ripe tannins.

Juicy and floral with blueberries and orange rind aromas, touches of mint. Sprightly acidity and ripe well managed tannins.

Restrained but attractive black fruit and crushed stones, somewhat smokey nose. Fine and silky tannins on the palate.

Roasted aromas of sweet coffee, spices and earthy nuances along with dark fruit notes. Bright and juicy, very silky.

Lovely intense aromatics of cut grass, asparagus, citrus fruit, lychees and guava. Fresh and textured, with a leesy finish.

Lovely nose with mineral character under complex aromas of vanilla, black cherries and dark chocolate. Full body and very fine tannins.

Savoury nose with aromas of coffee, tomato leaf, bright blueberry, tobacco and Darjeeling tea. Juicy and ripe on the palate.

The nose shows scents of liquorice, anise, ripe dark cherries and plums. Harmonious and smooth mouthfeel, fresh and ripe.

Restrained scents of pear and apricot with hints of dried herbs and apple blossom. Robust body, appealing, with a vibrant acidity.

Toasty and polished nose with aromas of cassis, dark cherries, cedar and liquorice. Very dense, with lots of fruit on the palate.

Aromas of crisp apples, pears and touches of fresh dough, hints of sage and honey. Creamy and unctuous palate.

Bright and honeyed crisp apples along with aromas of white flowers and fresh apricots. Unctuous yet energetic, long finish.

Fresh, with aromas of lime and white rose petals along with hints of petrol and tropical fruits. Rounded on the palate.

The nose has an elegant smoky character, with tons of stone and orchard fruit and hints of white pepper. Saline finish.

Leathery nose with aromas of ripe dark fruit, new oak and light tomato leaf touches. Fresh acidity and ripe tannins.

Fresh and vibrant blue fruits on the nose, with touches of mulberry, tomato leaf and toast. Pristine and energetic palate.

High toned ripe black berry fruit with slight vegetal nuances, leather and cigar box undertones. Ripe and powerful, plenty of fruit.

Juicy fruit aromas of blackberries, mint, pepper and touches of vanilla, spices and dried herbs. Harmonious and refreshing on the palate.

Candied peaches and honey syrup with notes of citrus skin and nutty undertones. Rich on the palate, with a bright acidity.

Aromatic nose, with aromas of apricot, nectarine, pear, melon and rosewater. Waxy and rich mouthfeel, with a full body.

Pleasantly toasty, smoky nose with aromas of ripe black fruit and herbal nuances. Elegant in an austere way, firm palate.

Ripe red berry aromas with notes of earth, tomato leaf and hints of animal undertones. Fairly ripe tannins, warm finish.

Loads of leesy notes of brioche, toast and corn lacing touches of meyer lemon and green apple. Creamy mousse, chalky acidity.

Light and savory with subtle black berry, tomato leaf, and touch of tobacco. Fine, lightly chalky tannins with a silky mouthfeel.

High toned nose displaying scents of candied apricot, lemon peel, pineapple and hints of oak. Mineral and focused finish.

Floral nuances under bright fruit overtones and touches of nutmeg on the nose. Full body, powerful and focused expression.

Fresh herbal nuances under aromas of vanilla, blackberry, dark plums and some dried leaves notes. Elegant, with firm tannins.

Dark cherry and blackberry with light tomato leaf and touch of tobacco, savoury undertones. Broad palate, with ripe tannins.

The nose displays scents of bramble fruit, red berries and touches of vanilla. Powdery tannins and bright acidity on the palate.

Ripe leafy fruit showing strong varietal character, toasty nuances and peppery undertones. Fine-grained tannins, ripe and harmonious palate.

Complex aromas of dark cherries, ripe blackberry, cassis, green bell pepper, tobacco, coffee and vanilla. Savoury, with a fresh acidity.

Bright cassis and dark cherry fruit with touch of toast and tomato leaf. Juicy mid-palate and a focused finish.

Bright fruit with lemon, red apple and touch of stone fruit and nicely integrated new oak notes. Very fresh palate.

Ripe black and red currant with a cola-like character, toasted cedar and vanilla with tobacco undertone. Big structure of angular tannins.

Some aromatic floral notes under scents of lemon skin, guava and candied pineapple. Mouthwatering and appealing, very juicy palate.

Some savoury bay leaf and sage notes under aromas of black fruits, blueberries and dark chocolate. Velvety and attractive palate.

High toned coffee and caramel nose with aromas of tart purple and black fruits, hints of violet. Silky and elegant tannins.

Elegant on the nose, with scents of apricot flesh, peach skin, white rose petals and subtle oak. Savoury and textured palate.

Restrained nose with violet, morello cherry and liquorice, some minty nuances. Plush tannins with a fruit bomb core providing support.

Lifted perfume on the nose, touches of sweet spices, red fruits, plums and coffee. Powerful, with beautifully integrated tannins.

Leafy nose, with aromas of dark brooding berries, sweet coffee, vanilla and tobacco undertones. Bold expression, with chewy tannins.

Juicy pineapple and peach syrup aromas framed by light rose undertones. Rich mouthfeel, expansive and perfumed, showing freshness.