Find 5 of the top score-winning Chinese wines from the 2016 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA), including two Platinum Best in Category winners.
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5 best performing Chinese wines from 2016 Decanter World Wine Awards
Wines
Château Septembre, Glory Jade Cabernet Sauvignon, Not Applicable, Ningxia, China, 2013
88
Pleasing fresh hints of eucalyptus and wild herbs, with juicy blackberry, sour cherry and a smoky touch, culminating in a long aromatic finish. Tannins are fine, very well managed.
Tiansai, Skyline Of Gobi Classic Shiraz, Yanqi, Xinjiang, China, 2014
90
Powerful nose with delicate blueberries, violets, cocoa and paprika. Lively palate boasting layered cherry fruits and a bitter tone of coffee bean oak on the finish. An harmonious wine with fine tannins and freshness.
Château Changyu, Golden Icewine Valley Vidal, Not Applicable, Liaoning, China, 2014
93
An array of quince, apricot, pineapple, dry figs, baked tangerine, green olives and sea-weed aromas. A persistent zesty freshness with a bit of toffee on the back-palate, and some smoky old cask character. Polished wine with excellent concentration.
Ningxia Leirenshou Winery Co, Lux Regis R6 Merlot, Not Applicable, Ningxia, China, 2012
95
Intensely scented with a floral character of geranium and a sprinkle of sweet paprika. The blend of Merlot and Shiraz works beautifully, with a lovely poise and pleasant layers of fresh cherry fruit, with soft crunchy tannins and a gentle acidity. Big and bold, however, perfectly balanced and harmonious, a gorgeous wine.
Heilongjiang Luyuan Winery, Château Fenhe Ice Wine, Not Applicable, Not Applicable, China, 2013
95
Powerful, expressive nose of mango chutney, thick-cut Seville orange marmalade and a touch of dried mushrooms. Sweet, lusciously textured with an excellent concentration and layers of delicious flavours: dry apricot, raisins, confit peach and lemon curd, balanced by a remarkable fresh acidity, culminating into a long persistent fine finish.