Silver Heights Jiayuan Pinot Noir 2023

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Silver Heights
Label Name:
 
Jiayuan Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
China
Region:
 
Ningxia (Helan Mountain foothills)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
11.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Vivino user average ~3. 6–3. 8/5; Jiayuan Pinot Noir (earlier vintages) won Bronze at GBAA/China competitions; TerroirSense / critic score ~91 for 2020 vintage; generally favorable reviews from international retailers and critics

Tasting Note
Bright red cherry, raspberry and dried cranberry with rose petal, forest‑floor and subtle sous‑bois. Silky texture, gentle spice and light vanilla from oak, lively acidity and a mineral undertow with a clean, slightly bitter finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, mushroom risotto, roast chicken, pork tenderloin, soft cheeses (Brie, goat cheese). Asian: tea‑smoked duck, Peking duck, char siu, teriyaki chicken, mushroom hot pot, mildly spiced Sichuan or Cantonese pork dishes.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested Pinot Noir, wild‑yeast fermentations, minimal sulfur and no filtration. Aged 12–16 months in French oak (c.80% new) and occasional clay vessels; low‑intervention/biodynamic practices.

Vineyard Info
Family estate founded by Gao Lin and daughter Emma Gao in 2007. Silver Heights farms high‑altitude (1,100–1,300m) Ningxia sites, practicing organic/biodynamic viticulture and focusing on terroir‑driven, low‑intervention wines.