{"title":"Yunnan Wines","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover Yunnan wines from China’s high-altitude wine region, featuring distinctive Cabernet blends and emerging cool-climate styles. Shop premium Chinese wines online today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2016-ao-yun-shangri-la-cabernet-750ml","title":"2016 Ao Yun Shangri-La Cabernet 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAo Yun is a Chinese winery founded by LVMH, known for its single red wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown in Yunnan, near the Himalayan foothills and Mekong River, at elevations of 2200-2600m. The 2016 vintage is a blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 4% Syrah and 2% Petit Verdot. It's deep ruby, has lifted herbaceous aroma and plum fruit notes with subtle oak, high alcohol and balanced acidity and tannins, it will age well and will be more approachable after 2021.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pl-0 mt-2A\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-details__description smaller\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0 mt-3 productDesc paragraph-2 collapse show\"\u003eCritic tasting note: (2016 vintage) \"This deep garnet colored wine is dense and perfumed on the nose, offering aromas of cassis, thyme and violet. It is bright at first sip, quickly followed by luxurious tannins that settle in quickly and back off, allowing bold acidity to reign. Lush fruit flavors of black cherry and dark plum are joined by notes of oregano, rosemary, lavender and thyme with a strong vein of minerality. Drink through 2034. 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It's made of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc, and reflects the unique terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Ao Yun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44221003825454,"sku":"SK25363063","price":799.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/products\/35.png?v=1759287003"},{"product_id":"2014-ao-yun-shangri-la-cabernet-gbx-750ml","title":"2014 Ao Yun Shangri-La Cabernet GBX 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe 2014 Ao Yun Shangri-La Cabernet is a remarkable expression from Yunnan’s Himalayan foothills, showcasing the vision of crafting world-class wine in China’s highest-altitude vineyards. At elevations between 2,200–2,600 meters, the unique terroir imparts freshness, purity, and a distinct sense of place to this pioneering release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOn the nose, the wine offers lifted aromas of blackberry, cassis, dried herbs, cedar, and subtle spice. The palate is finely textured, balancing ripe dark fruits with earthy minerality and delicate floral notes. Silky tannins and vibrant acidity frame the wine, leading to a persistent, elegant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis vintage reflects both power and finesse, carrying a distinctive mountain freshness that sets it apart from classic Cabernet regions. Already impressive in its youth, it also holds excellent potential for extended cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eServing \u0026amp; Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest enjoyed with roast duck, lamb, wagyu beef, or mushroom-based dishes, where its structure and complexity shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDrinking beautifully now, with the ability to evolve gracefully over the next 15–20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ao Yun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51099772584238,"sku":"SK69412312","price":799.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2014AoYunShangri-LaCabernetGBX750ml.png?v=1758522258"},{"product_id":"2023-penfolds-cwt-521-cabernet-sauvignon-marselan-750ml-gift-box","title":"2023 Penfolds CWT 521 Cabernet Sauvignon Marselan 750ml Gift Box","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAwards, Ratings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — Jeni Port · 2023 Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — Winepilot · 2023 Vintage · Tasted: Jul 2025\u003cbr\u003e“Marselan is one exciting addition to the Penfolds Chinese Wine Trial (CWT) programme, a French-bred cross of Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache that has taken to Chinese soils with success. Here, Marselan (11%) from Ningxia with its sweet, spicy fruitiness is the perfect foil for herbal-edged Cabernet sourced from the super high-altitude Shangri-La region in Yunnan province. A striking wine by any measure beautifully captured in lifted cassis, sweet stewed plum, blueberry, earth and herbs, a whiff of potpourri. Impressive, svelte, long and powerful palate flowing smoothly across the tongue and running long bringing a mix of earth, boot polish and leather savouriness to close. Tannins are super fine adding to the textural quality of the wine. Quite the sophisticate.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — Decanter · 2023 Vintage · Tasted: Aug 2025\u003cbr\u003eWhen to drink: 2026 to 2040\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a time-honoured and distinctive Penfolds House Style, this third Chinese Wine Trial combines the essence of Cabernet Sauvignon from the Shangri-La region and Marselan from Ningxia. The Shangri-La region is in the Yunnan province, one of the most beautiful locations in China. Yunnan is in the far Southwest, bordering Burma, Laos, and Vietnam. The high altitude of the vineyards provides ideal cool, dry conditions for ripening Cabernet Sauvignon. Ningxia, a small autonomous region in north-central China, has been at the forefront of modern winemaking since 1982. It has attracted significant local and international investment in both vineyards and production facilities. The region benefits from the Helan Mountain range, which runs North to South and shelters the area from harsh weather coming from the West. The nearby Yellow River supplies vital irrigation water, distributed via sophisticated drip systems. To withstand Ningxia’s harsh winters, vines are carefully buried under soil by late November and uncovered in April – a traditional practice that protects them from extreme cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn otherwordly structural and flavour charm reflects both varietal and regional composition. Cabernet Sauvignon fruits afford a familial ID, while Marselan delivers mid-palate richness and a noble point-of-difference. Savoury flavours of grilled lamb, rosemary, cumin, pink peppercorns, and celery salt contrast with an emerging sweetness of sticky date pudding, and lavender. To complete the package, an acidity sensibility and tannin fineness \u0026amp; tension. Arguably knocking on the door… of one day soon becoming a Penfolds Bin?!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWinemaker notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This third CWT trial release blended from Cabernet off elevated vineyards of Shangri-La and Marselan from Ningxia may baffle some… Tasting blind might reveal a call of Napa or Australia or France? It’s a Penfolds red, so no doubt a Cab\/Shiraz blend? Not quite. The label reveals China. And, Cab\/Marselan. 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