Silver Heights Family Reserve 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Silver Heights
Label Name:
 
Family Reserve
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
China
Region:
 
Helan Mountain East, Ningxia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 80%, Merlot 20%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Tastingbook: 89 points (2017). Strong reviews for nearby vintages (IWSC/Decanter coverage for Family Reserve and other Silver Heights wines)

Tasting Note
Blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar, dried herbs and graphite; ripe dark-fruit core with vanilla, espresso and subtle oak. Concentrated yet elegant with fine, polished tannins and a long spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, grilled ribeye, roast lamb, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), Sichuan spicy beef, braised pork belly, mushroom hotpot or stir-fried shiitake.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, cold maceration and temperature-controlled fermentation; aged ~12 months in French (c.20-30% new) oak barrels, minimal intervention and light filtration.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned Silver Heights, founded by Lin and Emma Gao (2007) in the Helan Mountains; boutique estate farming with organic/biodynamic practices and emphasis on low-yield, high-quality fruit.