Citrus Fruit, Floral, Pepper / Spice, Stone Fruit, and Tropical Fruit,
BODY: Full
DRYNESS: Dry
ACIDITY: Medium
TANNIN: Light
ALCOHOL (%): High (More than 14%)
Origin: Hebei, China
Grape Varietals:
Chardonnay
Winemaking:
Maturation: 7-12 Months Oak Barrels
Awards:
WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
White wine chicken thighs, Seafood spaghetti
ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
Grape varietal & region: 100% Chardonnay. The fruit for this wine comes from Canaan Winery's 600 hectare vineyards in Huailai, Hebei. Historical documents reveal that there have been over 1,200 years of grape growing records within Huailai. Huailai is adjacent to Guan Tin Lake, a water body of 290 square km surface, that serves as a natural air temperature regulator. Mountain ranges situated to the north and south of Canaan vineyards channel seasonal NW dry air from the North, which substantially reduces disease pressure to the grape vines. The vineyard sites that produce Chardonnay sit at an altitude of 920–1,050 metres and have high gravel, sandy loam soils.
Taste profile: Chardonnay is a part of the mid-range "Mastery" of Canaan Winery's "Chapter and Verse" wine series. Pale lemon appearance. A clean nose of lemon, pineapple and melon with a hints of florals, almonds and cream. Full body and round taste on the palate, which also exhibits a balanced structure and fresh acidity. Bright lemon citrus, grilled pineapple and sweet peach flavours are accompanied by layers of almonds, cloves and light cream lingering on this fruit forward wine.
Winemaking process: Cold racking of the juice before fermentation at 13–18°C for 15–2 days; French oak barrel ageing for 8 months.
