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[Silver Heights JiaYuan Marselan 2021 (家園)]
Silver Heights Vineyard was founded by Gao Lin and his daughter Gao Yuan in 2007, and is currently managed by Gao Yuan.Currently, Gao Yuan serves as both the owner and winemaker of the winery. She studied winemaking in Bordeaux, France, where she obtained the French National Winemaker Diploma. She also interned for a period at the renowned 1855 Third Growth estate, Chateau Calon Segur.
The vineyard of the winery is located on the eastern foothills of the Helan Mountains, at an altitude of 1,200 meters, within the grape-growing golden zone at 38°N latitude.The climate in this region is exceptionally dry, with ample sunlight and rare rainfall. The temperature difference between day and night can reach up to 15 ºC, which is conducive to the accumulation of sugars and phenolic compounds in the grape berries, allowing the grapes to maintain a high level of acidity even when fully ripe.The main soil types in the vineyard are clay loam, sandy gravel soil, and pebbles, with low organic matter content, making it relatively barren.Due to the cold winter, in order to prevent the grapevines from dying, the winery will use the earthing method, laying the grapevines flat on the ground and burying them 30 centimeters underground to prevent the grapevines and root system from freezing.When spring arrives, the soil mounds are removed, allowing the vines to return to their original state.The winery adheres to the concept of organic farming, strictly controlling the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides during the grape cultivation process, and implementing meticulous manual management for each grapevine.The main grape varieties planted in the vineyard are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, and Riesling.
Grape variety:
100% Marselan
Winemaking process:
Using wild yeast and employing a lighter extraction, it reveals a complex yet approachable character.Traditional structure, unfiltered, aged for 12 months in 100% new French oak barrels.
Tasting notes:
The 2021 Silver Heights JiaYuan Marselan is a handsome and spirited wild horse.A strong and vigorous young horse, the Marselan has a sweet black fruit aroma with notes of blackberry, plum, and black cherry, sprinkled with spicy licorice and peppery spices. On the palate, it is robust and powerful, with tannins that have a muscular resilience. The acidity is as spirited as a horse's neigh, and the finish carries hints of cedar, tobacco, raspberry, and coffee. It combines spiciness, sweetness, and savory notes, indicating excellent aging potential.
Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business.
Brand | Silver Heights |
JS Score | 92/100 |
Old World/New World | 新世界 - 中國 |
Type | Rouge |
Year | 2021 |