Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $38.57Original CNY 258.00≈ €34.32 · £28.99 | www.mysticwinery.com ↗ |
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $11.66Original CNY 78.00≈ €10.38 · £8.77 | www.mysticwinery.com ↗ |
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc 65%; Merlot 35%
Region Qiu Shan Valley
Harvest Dates Cabernet Franc: 27–28 September 2022; Merlot: 13–15 and 24–26 October 2022
Estate Grown Yes
Pressing Method Saignée Method
Production Volume 1,500 bottles
Bottles1,500
Production Details The source reports vines aged 10–11 years and no oak. Clean juice underwent separate slow, cool fermentations to preserve fruit purity; the wine remained on yeast lees for eight months before blending, balancing and preparation for bottling. Recommended serving temperature is 7–13°C.
Tasting Notes Light golden-sand colour; yeast esters, pear and hints of rose petals; light and elegant palate with juicy acidity and a long, fresh, vibrant finish
Food Pairing Duck, lamb, vegetable skewers, chicken salad, salmon and soft cheeses
Vintages
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc 60%; Merlot 40%
Region Qiu Shan Valley
Harvest Dates Cabernet Franc: 22 October 2020; Merlot: source displays “October 24 and 25 September 2020, ” whose month wording is internally inconsistent
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 9.5
Pressing Method Saignée Method
Production Volume 9,312 bottles
Bottles9,312
Production Details No oak was used. Clean juice underwent separate slow, cool fermentations to preserve fruit purity; the wine remained on yeast lees for three months before blending, balancing and preparation for bottling. Recommended serving temperature is 7–13°C.
Tasting Notes Soft salmon-pink colour; cranberry, spice and floral undertones; a palate showing finesse, elegance, freshness and energy
Food Pairing Duck, lamb, vegetable skewers, chicken salad, salmon and soft cheeses