TASTING NOTES BY LENZ M. MOSER

• Despite the power and richness, the wine remains beautifully balanced thanks to its exceptional structure and fine tannins.

•A deep ruby red in the glass, the bouquet is striking and intense: ripe black berries dominate – think blueberry, black cherry, and fig – followed by subtle yet layered notes of dark chocolate, violet, vanilla, and cedar. There’s a fine interplay of sweetness and spice that hints at clove and exotic wood.

•On the palate, this is an extraordinarily full-bodied and opulent wine – lush, concentrated, and velvety. Abundant yet refined tannins provide backbone and aging potential, while a lingering sweetness adds charm and roundness to the long, satisfying finish.

•A bold, profound wine with real gravitas, yet it retains elegance through its carefully crafted complexity. Already impressive in its youth, this wine promises to evolve beautifully with time. Presented at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse and the Great Hall of the People, and honored as a National Gift, this is more than a wine – it’s a symbol of distinction.