2017 DAWA: Award-winning Chinese wines – Commended

The 2017 Decanter Asia Wine Awards (DAWA), now in its 6th year, saw a record-breaking 3,235 entries from 33 countries.

Click to read an overview of this year's competition and how are wines judged>>

Tasya's Reserve Marselan 2015, by Grace Vineyard of Shanxi Province was awarded ‘Best Red Single-Varietal’ medal in this year’s awards.

Among the 124 entrants from China, Li's winery’s Family Treasures Shiraz from Ningxia was awarded Gold Medal, followed by 67 Chinese wines which were awarded a Silver or Bronze Medal in this year’s competition.

Ningxia again led the way with 41 wines awarded a Medal or Commended Seal of Approval. Xinjiang followed with 29 wins.

Find below detailed information and view labels of award-winning Chinese wines in this year’s Decanter Asia Wine Awards.

• Platinum, Gold and Silver Medallists

• Bronze Medallists

• Commended Seal of Approval winners

See full result of the competition on Decanter.com>>

Wines

Zangdong Treasure Wine Company, Tibetan Plateau Limited Edition, China 2011 Zangdong Treasure Wine Company, Tibetan Plateau Limited Edition, China 2011

Zangdong Treasure Wine Company, Tibetan Plateau Limited Edition, China 2011

DAWA Commended

Commended
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A full-bodied wine with cedar, leather and mint aromas and grainy tannins.

Zangdong Treasure Wine Company, Tibetan Plateaun Cabernet Sauvignon, China 2014 Zangdong Treasure Wine Company, Tibetan Plateaun Cabernet Sauvignon, China 2014

Zangdong Treasure Wine Company, Tibetan Plateaun Cabernet Sauvignon, China 2014

DAWA Commended

Commended
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Sour cherry and smoke aromas with red and black currant flavours and rich tannins.

Xinjiang Turpan Gaochangjun Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, Xinjiang, China 2015 Xinjiang Turpan Gaochangjun Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, Xinjiang, China 2015

Xinjiang Turpan Gaochangjun Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, Xinjiang, China 2015

DAWA Commended

Commended
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Ripe black fruits aromas with clove and vanilla notes with moderate acidity and tannins.

Xinjiang Silk Road Winery, Château Silkroad Cabernet Gernischt 1999, Xinjiang, China 2015 Xinjiang Silk Road Winery, Château Silkroad Cabernet Gernischt 1999, Xinjiang, China 2015

Xinjiang Silk Road Winery, Château Silkroad Cabernet Gernischt 1999, Xinjiang, China 2015

DAWA Commended

Commended
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Black cherry, dark oak and chocolate on the nose and palate with velvety tannins.

Xinjiang Jiaheng Winery, Chateau Tianyu Rosé, Xinjiang, China 2015 Xinjiang Jiaheng Winery, Chateau Tianyu Rosé, Xinjiang, China 2015

Xinjiang Jiaheng Winery, Chateau Tianyu Rosé, Xinjiang, China 2015

DAWA Commended

Commended
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Salt marsh and tropical fruit aromas with fresh strawberry and cranberry on the palate.

Xinjiang Heshuo DiAo Wine Co, Suliya Italian Riesling, Heshuo/Hoxud, Xinjiang, China 2016 Xinjiang Heshuo DiAo Wine Co, Suliya Italian Riesling, Heshuo/Hoxud, Xinjiang, China 2016

Xinjiang Heshuo DiAo Wine Co, Suliya Italian Riesling, Heshuo/Hoxud, Xinjiang, China 2016

DAWA Commended

Commended
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White peach, floral with citrus candy aromas. A youthful and straightforward wine.

Tiansai, Skyline of Gobi Classic Cabernet Sauvignon, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China 2014 Tiansai, Skyline of Gobi Classic Cabernet Sauvignon, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China 2014

Tiansai, Skyline of Gobi Classic Cabernet Sauvignon, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China 2014

DAWA Commended

Commended
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An elegant and fresh wine with herbaceous character and juicy soft tannins.

Shanxi Grace Vineyard, Tasya's Reserve Carbernet Sauvignon , Ningxia, China 2014 Shanxi Grace Vineyard, Tasya's Reserve Carbernet Sauvignon , Ningxia, China 2014

Shanxi Grace Vineyard, Tasya's Reserve Carbernet Sauvignon , Ningxia, China 2014

DAWA Commended

Commended
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Ripe black fruits aromas with a hint of oak on the nose and palate.

Qingdao Great River Hill Winery, Château Nine Peaks Qi Chardonnay, Qindao, Shandong, China 2015 Qingdao Great River Hill Winery, Château Nine Peaks Qi Chardonnay, Qindao, Shandong, China 2015

Qingdao Great River Hill Winery, Château Nine Peaks Qi Chardonnay, Qindao, Shandong, China 2015

DAWA Commended

Commended
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Nutty, citrus aromas with pleasant acidity and some complexity on the palate.

Puchang Vineyard, Muscat, Xinjiang, China 2015 Puchang Vineyard, Muscat, Xinjiang, China 2015

Puchang Vineyard, Muscat, Xinjiang, China 2015

DAWA Commended

Commended
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Aromatic nose with a round and soft attack and a dry finish.

Puchang Vineyard, Rkatsiteli, Xinjiang, China 2015 Puchang Vineyard, Rkatsiteli, Xinjiang, China 2015

Puchang Vineyard, Rkatsiteli, Xinjiang, China 2015

DAWA Commended

Commended
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Fresh melon and citrus on the nose with decent acidity and fruit on the palate.

Ningxia Xixia King Winery, Tian Lu Italian Riesling, Ningxia, China 2016 Ningxia Xixia King Winery, Tian Lu Italian Riesling, Ningxia, China 2016

Ningxia Xixia King Winery, Tian Lu Italian Riesling, Ningxia, China 2016

DAWA Commended

Commended
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Aromatic and floral nose. A round mouth feel with honey and lemon flavours.

Ningxia Xixia King Winery, Chateau Ambassador Cabernet Gernischt , Ningxia, China 2015 Ningxia Xixia King Winery, Chateau Ambassador Cabernet Gernischt , Ningxia, China 2015

Ningxia Xixia King Winery, Chateau Ambassador Cabernet Gernischt , Ningxia, China 2015

DAWA Commended

Commended
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Dark wild cherry and black berry nose with smoked meat and cooked black plums on the palate.

Ningxia Helanshan Gesenna Chateau, Meet Cabernet Sauvignon, Ningxia, China 2014 Ningxia Helanshan Gesenna Chateau, Meet Cabernet Sauvignon, Ningxia, China 2014

Ningxia Helanshan Gesenna Chateau, Meet Cabernet Sauvignon, Ningxia, China 2014

DAWA Commended

Commended
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Black cherry aromas. Vanilla and oak on the palate with velvety tannins.

Legacy Peak, Chardonnay, Ningxia, China 2016 Legacy Peak, Chardonnay, Ningxia, China 2016

Legacy Peak, Chardonnay, Ningxia, China 2016

DAWA Commended

Commended
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Peach and citrus aromas with rounded oakiness on the palate.

Inner Mongolia Jinsha Winery, Shaen Desert Vigor, Inner Mongolia, China 2014 Inner Mongolia Jinsha Winery, Shaen Desert Vigor, Inner Mongolia, China 2014

Inner Mongolia Jinsha Winery, Shaen Desert Vigor, Inner Mongolia, China 2014

DAWA Commended

Commended
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A fragrant nose of fruit cake and orange. Creamy and plump on the palate.

Inner Mongolia Jinsha Winery, Shaen Five Stars, Inner Mongolia, China 2014 Inner Mongolia Jinsha Winery, Shaen Five Stars, Inner Mongolia, China 2014

Inner Mongolia Jinsha Winery, Shaen Five Stars, Inner Mongolia, China 2014

DAWA Commended

Commended
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Sour cherry and chocolate, clove and black pepper spice

Inner Mongolia Jinsah Winery, Shaen oak matured Chardonnay, Inner Mongolia, China 2014 Inner Mongolia Jinsah Winery, Shaen oak matured Chardonnay, Inner Mongolia, China 2014

Inner Mongolia Jinsah Winery, Shaen oak matured Chardonnay, Inner Mongolia, China 2014

DAWA Commended

Commended
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An aromatic nose with pleasant peach fruit concentration on the palate.

Helan Mountain, Premium Collection, Ningxia, China 2014 Helan Mountain, Premium Collection, Ningxia, China 2014

Helan Mountain, Premium Collection, Ningxia, China 2014

DAWA Commended

Commended
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Peach and citrus aromas on the nose with lively and refreshing acidity on the palate.

Helan Mountain, Classic, Ningxia, China 2014 Helan Mountain, Classic, Ningxia, China 2014

Helan Mountain, Classic, Ningxia, China 2014

DAWA Commended

Commended
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Fresh flavours and body on the palate with flinty notes and integrated oakiness.

Haixiangyuan, Chateau Gong Cabernet Sauvignon , Ningxia, China 2014 Haixiangyuan, Chateau Gong Cabernet Sauvignon , Ningxia, China 2014

Haixiangyuan, Chateau Gong Cabernet Sauvignon , Ningxia, China 2014

DAWA Commended

Commended
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Cherry and berry nose. Light and fresh on the palate with a velvety texture.

Guoan Wine Industry, Niya Winemaker Riesling, Xinjiang, China NV Guoan Wine Industry, Niya Winemaker Riesling, Xinjiang, China NV

Guoan Wine Industry, Niya Winemaker Riesling, Xinjiang, China NV

DAWA Commended

Commended
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Green apple aromas with slight flint stone minerals and ripe citrus flavours.

Guoan Wine Industry, Niya Winemaker Chardonnay, Manas, Xinjiang, China NV Guoan Wine Industry, Niya Winemaker Chardonnay, Manas, Xinjiang, China NV

Guoan Wine Industry, Niya Winemaker Chardonnay, Manas, Xinjiang, China NV

DAWA Commended

Commended
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Citrus and pear notes on the nose with a soft and fresh palate and a pleasant finish.

Great Wall, Huailai, Hebei, China 2016 Great Wall, Huailai, Hebei, China 2016

Great Wall, Huailai, Hebei, China 2016

DAWA Commended

Commended
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A simple and youthful wine with yeasty notes. Round and juicy on the palate.

Great Wall, Gold Crowns Gonnoisseurs Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot, Huailai, Hebei, China 2016 Great Wall, Gold Crowns Gonnoisseurs Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot, Huailai, Hebei, China 2016

Great Wall, Gold Crowns Gonnoisseurs Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot, Huailai, Hebei, China 2016

DAWA Commended

Commended
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Sour cherry aromas on the nose accompanied by a creamy the palate.

Dragon Seal, Brut, Huailai, Hebei, China NV Dragon Seal, Brut, Huailai, Hebei, China NV

Dragon Seal, Brut, Huailai, Hebei, China NV

DAWA Commended

Commended
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Ripe yellow and green apples aromas. Fresh and yeasty on the palate.

Château Zhong Fei , Chardonnay, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China 2015 Château Zhong Fei , Chardonnay, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China 2015

Château Zhong Fei , Chardonnay, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China 2015

DAWA Commended

Commended
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A well-made wine with white fruits aromas and flavours and crisp acidity.

Château Zhong Fei, Barrel Aged Marselan, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China 2015 Château Zhong Fei, Barrel Aged Marselan, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China 2015

Château Zhong Fei, Barrel Aged Marselan, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China 2015

DAWA Commended

Commended
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Spices and blackberry aromas with bitter chocolate hints on the palate and toasty oak.

Chateau Wynonah Qingdao Winery, Marselan , Qindao, Shandong, China 2014 Chateau Wynonah Qingdao Winery, Marselan , Qindao, Shandong, China 2014

Chateau Wynonah Qingdao Winery, Marselan , Qindao, Shandong, China 2014

DAWA Commended

Commended
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Ripe black fruits aromas followed by sour cherry on the palate. To drink now.

Chateau Junding, Glory, Penglai, Shandong, China 2013 Chateau Junding, Glory, Penglai, Shandong, China 2013

Chateau Junding, Glory, Penglai, Shandong, China 2013

DAWA Commended

Commended
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Intense balsamic and American cherry oak aromas and flavours with rich tannin.