Grace Vineyard Deep Blue (Ningxia & Shanxi) 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Grace Vineyard
Label Name:
 
Deep Blue (Ningxia & Shanxi)
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
China
Region:
 
Ningxia & Shanxi
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 68%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Marselan 7%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter World Wine Awards 2025 — Deep Blue 2021: Bronze (87). Other awards for the Deep Blue label include Berliner Wine Trophy 2024 Gold and multiple international medals

Tasting Note
Deep ruby‑purple. Opulent dark berries, ripe plums, chocolate, violet, cedar and spice. Plush, concentrated palate with ripe fruit, polished tannins and tobacco notes; juicy, lush texture and a medium‑to‑long finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb chops, roast beef, braised short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, spicy Sichuan hotpot, Korean BBQ, braised beef noodle soup.

Production Method
Cross‑regional blend from low‑yield Ningxia & Shanxi parcels; hand selection. Fermentation partly with native yeasts; aged up to 15 months in French oak (20% new, 10% 1‑yr, 70% 2–4 yr); small portion aged in concrete.

Vineyard Info
Grace Vineyard (怡园酒庄) is a Shanxi‑based boutique producer focused on French varieties and quality winemaking, led by CEO Judy Leissner; sources fruit across Ningxia and Shanxi. Founded as a quality‑focused Chinese estate with international recognition.