{"title":"Silver Heights Wines","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver Heights Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver Heights 银色高地 is one of the pioneering estates of Ningxia, helping establish the international reputation of Chinese fine wine from the eastern foothills of the Helan Mountains. Founded in 2007 by Gao Lin and his daughter Emma Gao, the estate combines Emma’s Bordeaux winemaking training with high-altitude vineyards, organic and biodynamic practices, and a strong focus on expressing Ningxia’s dry continental terroir. Cabernet Sauvignon, Marselan and Chardonnay are among its key varieties. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore our selection of Silver Heights wines, including structured reds, elegant Chardonnay and limited flagship releases. Known for their concentration, freshness and refined balance, these wines offer a compelling expression of modern Ningxia and remain among the most recognised premium wines produced in China.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2017-silver-heights-the-summit-750ml","title":"2017 Silver Heights 'The Summit' 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis blend consists of approximately 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot. It undergoes a 12-month aging process, with 60% in new French oak barrels and the remaining 40% in old French oak. 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The wine pays tribute to the fighting spirit of Ningxia’s people and reflects a terroir shaped by high-altitude sunshine, cool evening breezes, and mineral-rich soils layered with mountain stones and river silt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Heights manages its vineyards organically and has adopted biodynamic viticulture since 2017, with a focus on sustainability and respect for the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh, ripe aromas of dark fruit including cherry and blackberry, with additional notes of hawthorn, mint and cigar. The palate is smooth with a lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Winery\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Heights was founded in 2007 by Gao Lin and his daughter Emma Gao. Located in Ningxia, the estate is considered a pioneer of Chinese fine wine, with a long-standing commitment to quality and sustainable viticulture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmma Gao, a Bordeaux-trained winemaker, has guided the estate in crafting elegant, organic and artisanal wines that express the terroir of Ningxia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Ningxia \/ China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermentation: Cold maceration with temperature-controlled fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaturation: 12 months in 70% French oak barrels and 30% stainless steel vats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 14.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fancy Fine Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51677843325230,"sku":"SK23669796","price":46.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/SilverHeightsTheLastWarriorRed2022.png?v=1769569000"},{"product_id":"2022-silver-heights-the-last-warrior-white-750ml","title":"2022 Silver Heights 'The Last Warrior' white 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Last Warrior White is produced by Silver Heights in Ningxia, China. The Last Warrior Collection pays tribute to the fighting spirit of Ningxia’s people and reflects a terroir shaped by high-altitude sunshine, cool evening breezes, and mineral-rich soils layered with mountain stones and river silt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Heights manages its vines organically and adopted biodynamic viticulture from 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePleasant grass, lemon and grapefruit, with peach and apricot accents. 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Aged in 50% new French oak and 50% 1-year-old oak barrels for 18 months. Dark, brooding and dusty aromas on opening. Black plum, black cherry, tomato leaf, and dried currant lead the charge, followed by salty seared meat, ash, cocoa and black tea. There’s some liquorice in the mix and some shiitake mushroom coming out with air, too. Lots going on here. The palate is full bodied and packed with flavour with a smoky and savoury sensibility. Black currant, black cherry, shiitake mushroom, campfire ash, black plum, and black tea are coiled within a fine but very firm sheath of earthy tannins and black fruited acidity. This is all carried long through the palate with the savoury earth and mushroom notes lingering in the mouth perfume. They haven't shied away from ripeness here at 15% abv, but they have balanced it well thanks to powerful complexity, sapidity and structure. It's not for the faint of heart, and it's a food wine for sure, but there’s a lot of interest and intrigue here. A Cabernet like no other I've tasted.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — VertdeVin · 2021 Vintage (Tasted: Apr 2025)\u003cbr\u003e“(100% Cabernet Sauvignon \/ Demeter): The wine has got a deep ruby color. The first nose is a little bit closed, it’s a wine that needs aeration. Little by little, the black fruits are appearing with a nice freshness.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — The Wine Front · 2021 Vintage (Tasted: Feb 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e?\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — James Suckling · 2021 Vintage (Tasted: Jul 2024)\u003cbr\u003e“This shows a bit more concentration, if not ripeness, than the 2022 Summit, which was tasted side by side. Charcoal, tapenade, tobacco leaves, cedar, roasted spices and creme de cassis. Good depth of flavors on the full-bodied palate, with a mouthful of round, dusty tannins and a long, structured finish. Tastes like a ripe, aged Bordeaux from a warm year. Drink now.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis flagship wine takes its name from a famous ancient Chinese poem representing the spirit of the people of Ningxia. The wine is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, hand picked and selected before undergoing cold maceration and temperature-controlled fermentation in neutral oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is aged for 18 months in oak barrels, with 50% new French oak and 50% one-year-old oak, and filtered using the traditional Bordeaux method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack fruit is restrained, allowing integrated oak characters of cocoa, toast and nutmeg to lead, complemented by savoury notes of shiso leaf, shiitake mushroom and pu’er tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Winery\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Heights is a family-owned winery in Ningxia, founded in 2007 by Emma Gao and her father. The winery focuses on artisanal winemaking, using indigenous yeasts, minimal filtration and minimal sulphur. After completing a National Diploma in Oenology in 2002 and several vintages in Bordeaux, including two years at Calon Ségur, Emma Gao returned to Ningxia to develop the family vineyard into a world-class estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2015, Silver Heights began producing wines from 100% estate fruit. 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A hint of star fruit as well. Really minerally on the palate with bright, zingy acidity and a saline smack. Pure, long and mineral. One of the best ever? Delicious now.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— James Suckling · 2022 Vintage · Tasted: Oct 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Heights Chardonnay Reserve 2022 is produced in Ningxia from 100% Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll grapes are 100% hand-picked and selected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine undergoes slow and gentle pressing, temperature-controlled fermentation and meticulous anti-oxidation protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo malolactic fermentation is undertaken in order to maintain brightness and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProducer Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is light lemon yellow with green hues, and has aromas of ripe tropical fruits such as banana and pineapple, accompanied by notes of cream and vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a fresh and lively taste with a balanced structure and a long aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Heights is a family-owned winery in Ningxia, founded in 2007 by Emma Gao and her father, committed to making artisanal wines that demonstrate craftsmanship, integrity and passion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pioneering producer of the Chinese wine movement, Silver Heights uses indigenous yeasts, minimal filtration and minimal sulphites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter completing a National Diploma in Oenology in 2002 and several vintages across Bordeaux, including two years at Calon Segur, Emma Gao returned to Ningxia to develop her family’s vineyard into a world-class estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2015, Silver Heights began producing wines from 100% estate fruit and started farming biodynamically and organically in 2018 using western philosophies and the Chinese principles of Jieqi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2023, the family achieved Demeter certification, becoming the first Chinese winery to produce biodynamic wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Variety: 100% Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Ningxia \/ China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermentation: Temperature-controlled fermentation; no malolactic fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaturation: French oak or stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction Attributes: Biodynamic, Organic, Hand Picked, Indigenous Yeast, Minimal Filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 12.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweetness: Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrinking Window: 2023-2028\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Periphery Wine Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52202095182126,"sku":"9021964162","price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2022SilverHeightsChardonnayReserve750ml.png?v=1781585170"},{"product_id":"2023-silver-heights-sand-lake-moon-amber-750ml","title":"2023 Silver Heights Sand Lake Moon Orange 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Heights Sand Lake Moon Amber 2023 is produced in Ningxia from 50% Malvasia and 50% field blend of Viognier, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Muscat Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is fermented on skins in traditional clay vessels (táo guàn \/ 陶罐) for 30 days, followed by 6 months of post-fermentation maceration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is aged in neutral 225L oak barrels for 10 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnfined, unfiltered and made with zero sulphur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eProducer Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite and yellow stonefruit, preserved jasmine, orange blossom. Grippy tannins with lively, saline acid drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Heights is a family-owned winery in Ningxia, founded in 2007 by Emma Gao and her father, committed to making artisanal wines that demonstrate craftsmanship, integrity and passion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll wines use indigenous yeasts, minimal filtration and minimal sulphites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmma Gao’s winemaking career began with vintages at Château Calon-Ségur in Bordeaux in the early 2000s. Born and raised in Ningxia, Emma and her family established Silver Heights in 2007 with the goal of bringing quality and individuality to wines produced in the foothills of the Helan Mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a spinal injury was alleviated through traditional medicine, Emma adopted a holistic approach to viticulture and converted the vineyard to biodynamic farming methods following the 2017 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy balancing biodynamics with the Chinese lunisolar farming calendar, Gao draws from eastern and western wisdom to create a viticultural environment that represents Ningxia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Variety: 50% Malvasia, 50% Viognier, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Muscat Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc (Field Blend)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Ningxia Hui \/ Ningxia \/ People's Republic of China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermentation: Fermented on skins in traditional clay vessels (táo guàn) for 30 days with 6 month post-fermentation maceration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaturation: 10 months in neutral 225L oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction Attributes: Biodynamic, Indigenous Yeast, Minimal Filtration, Unfined, Unfiltered, Zero Sulphur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 11%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosure: Cork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Periphery Wine Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52202201252142,"sku":"3512113929","price":62.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2023SilverHeightsSandLakeMoonAmber750ml.png?v=1781590178"},{"product_id":"2023-silver-heights-jiayuan-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2023 Silver Heights Jiayuan Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAwards, Ratings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — James Suckling · 2023 Vintage · Tasted: Jul 2024\u003cbr\u003e\n“A mixture of dried raspberries and goji berries with notes of forest floor and touches of wet herbs, tea leaves and olives. Juicy and round on the palate, with a medium body, soft tannins and a supple, medium-long finish. Nice notes of dried roses at the end. 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Spicy, with a medium to full body and fine-grained tannins. Spot-on balance with good length. Drink or hold.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Heights Jiayuan Marselan 2023 is produced from 100% Marselan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are hand picked and fermented using only wild yeasts in neutral barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is aged in 100% new French oak for 12 months before bottling and filtered using the traditional Bordeaux method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProducer Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmokey and savoury - lap cheong, cured meat, cumin, star anise and white pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shiso leaf \/ spring onion freshness balanced by toasty oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium bodied with firm tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Heights is a family-owned winery in Ningxia, founded in 2007 by Emma Gao and her father, committed to making artisanal wines that demonstrate craftsmanship, integrity and passion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll wines use indigenous yeasts, minimal filtration, and minimal sulphites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter completing a National Diploma in Oenology in 2002, and completing several vintages across Bordeaux, including two years at Calon Segur, Emma Gao returned to Ningxia to develop her family’s new vineyard into a world class estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmma Gao proved her worth quickly - achieving the highest score from a Chinese winery in Jancis Robinson’s 2010 review. A few years later, Silver Heights was featured in the “World Atlas of Wine” as the highest quality representation of the Eastern Helan Foothills appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2015, Silver Heights were finally able to make their wines from 100% estate fruit, which they began to farm biodynamically and organically in 2018 using western philosophies and the Chinese principles of Jieqi. In 2023, the family achieved Demeter certification - the first Chinese winery to do so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Variety: 100% Marselan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Ningxia \/ People's Republic of China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermentation: Fermented using wild yeasts in neutral barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaturation: 12 months in 100% new French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction Attributes: Biodynamic, Organic, Hand Picked, Wild Yeast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 13%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosure: Cork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweetness: Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Periphery Wine Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52202220683566,"sku":"2081734634","price":69.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2023SilverHeightsJiayuanMarselan750ml.png?v=1781591588"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/collections\/Silver_Heights.jpg?v=1794198451","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/collections\/silver-heights-wines.oembed","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}