2026 DWWA: Award-winning Chinese wines - Silver (92-94 points)

Lifted nose of dark cherries, black liquorice and lovely herbaceous undertones. Savoury on the palate, with well-handled tannins.

Vibrant aromatic nose of ripe herbaceousness with a core of dark fruit and distinct new oak. Ripe fine-grained tannins.

Elegant nose displaying restrained scents of black and red cherries, dried herbs, violets and cocoa. Well made and elegant, spicy finish.

Perfumed, displaying scents of calming vanilla, coffee, tomato leaf, ripe blackberry and plums. Firm and focused tannins, earthy palate.

Loads of brambly black fruit compote seasoned by layers of vanilla and hints of violets. Creamy and fresh on the palate.

Expressive and a touch savoury nose, with rich nutty notes and aromas of orange peel, gingerbread and tropical fruit. Harmonious.

Youthful nose of some mandarins, marmalade and very ripe peaches. Lifting acidity holding well the sweetness, honeyed finish.

Intense honeyed nose with plenty of lemon, red apple, mango, pineapple jam and orange marmalade. Energetic and layered, complex and rich.

Inviting aromas of savoury herbs, mocha, ripe black plums and beautiful floral notes. Elegant and ripe, harmonious use of oak.

Inviting nose displaying touches of tobacco, graphite, ripe red fruit and attractive leaf touches. Soft and ripe tannins on the palate.

Prominent smoke and sweet coffee notes with ripe blackcurrant and red cherry. Assertive tannins, powerful and complex. Long finish.

Lifted aromatic nose of developing tobacco and cigar box with ripe cassis, plum and ripe red fruit aromas. Robust tannins.

Distinct new oak aromas laced by stewed blackcurrant aromas, hints of green leaf and crushed stones. Fresh and floral palate.

Ripe aromas of cherries, raspberries and cassis framed by touches of mint and vanilla. Tightly packed with generous fruit concentration.

Bright, slightly tart cassis and red cherry with touch of vanilla, nuances of tobacco. Juicy and fresh, broad tannins.

Lifted nose displaying aromas of lovely dark fruit, cedar, minty nuances and hints of violets. Fresh on the palate.

Restrained and classic, showing very pure aromas of cassis, raspberry and touches of cedar. Juicy and ripe on the palate.

Perfumed and elegant with a floral lift, well integrated oak and hints of tomato leaf. Ripe tannins with a smooth mouthfeel.

Copper gold colour. The nose shows fleshy mango, papaya, pineapple, orange peel and mushrooms aromas. Sweet and fresh, very rich.

Pronounced nose of honeyed and toffee like apple, lemon and stone fruit. Well concentrated, fresh and vibrant on the palate.

Varietal nose displaying scents of violets, blueberries and touches of liquorice and vanilla. Fresh and rounded on the palate, well-integrated tannins.

Brooding dark fruit with new oak uppermost on nose, cedary and minty undertones. Ambitious style, well-structured with fine tannins.

Marked smoky nuances with aromas of prunes, cassis, vanilla and liquorice. Silky and well managed tannins, robust and rich.

Floral character, with scents of yellow plum, golden apple and stone fruit. Broad on the palate, with a linear acidity.

Leafy nose with aromas of black fruit, savoury herbs and well-judged oak undertones. Fresh acidity, with a persistent finish.

Attractive nose showing aromas of ripe blackberry and cassis with tomato leaf and touch of tobacco. Well knit and lifted.

Bright yellow apple, guava, and meyer lemon with warming baking spice and light toast. Juicy mid palate, citrusy on the finish.

Attractive and complex aromas of blackcurrant, dark cherries, cassis, tomato leaf and tobacco. Smooth mouthfeel, very poised and long.

Some attractive herbaceous nuances combined with savoury black fruit and well-integrated new oak. Ripe angular tannins, big and flashy wine.

Shy pencil lead driven nose with currant and plums. Powerful and energetic on the palate, elegant expression with ripe tannins.

Attractive slightly developing nose of ripe cassis and plummy fruit, touches of oak and savoury undertones. Powerful style, with ripe tannins.

Expressive aromas of leather, ripe cassis, capsicum and touches of forest floor. Aromatically impressive, with a lovely structure and silky tannins.

Brooding ripe fruit aromas with a judicious use of new oak on the nose. Velvety and elegant palate, serious finish.