Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Silver Heights
Label Name:
 
Emma's Reserve
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
China
Region:
 
Ningxia (East Helan Mountains)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 95 for Emma's Reserve 2021; Jancis Robinson tasting (Nov 27, 2023); Decanter World Wine Awards — Bronze (2018); multiple high scores from regional critics and specialty retailers
Tasting Note
Deep ruby; concentrated blackcurrant, blackberry and black cherry with green bell pepper, sage and mint; clove, toast and vanilla from new oak. Full-bodied, fine-grained ripe tannins, lifted acidity and a long, smooth finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye or lamb, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (barbecued pork), Szechuan beef hotpot, beef ramen.
Production Method
Hand-harvested; cold maceration and temperature-controlled fermentation; aged ~24 months in small-format 100% new French oak; minimal filtration; organic/biodynamic practices.
Vineyard Info
Silver Heights, founded by Emma Gao in Ningxia, is a boutique family estate known for artisanal, limited-release wines (Emma's Reserve named for her daughter) and progressive biodynamic farming.