2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc 65%; Merlot 35%
Drinking Window Producer-stated ageing potential of more than 12 years
Region Qiu Shan Valley
Harvest Dates Cabernet Franc: 2020-10-22; Merlot: 2020-09-24 and 2020-09-25
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 10
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Oak Types French oak
Production Volume 1,028 bottles
Bottles1,028
Production Details The producer reports that 10% was aged in new French oak barrels for eight months and recommends serving at 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Clear, bright ruby colour; ripe strawberry and red-cherry aromas with herbaceous freshness and toasty oak; light, smooth palate with fresh-fruit and spring-floral notes.
Food Pairing Salads, roasted vegetables, poultry prepared by roasting, stir-frying, steaming or frying, pasta, lasagna, and Korean roast beef short rib.