Produced in the foothills of the Himalayas, near the legendary city of Shangri-La, Ao Yun is the fruit of an exceptional adventure that pushes the frontiers in winemaking, by creating a wine estate in a previously unexplored terroir.
In 2016, Ao Yun finetuned its meticulous approach to tasting and blending. After three vintages, the team understood that the altitude of the Adong winery had an impact on taste perception so, in 2016, they decided the exact proportions of each terroir in the final blend through tastings at sea level in Hong Kong for the very first time. Also for the first time, 4% of Syrah and 2% of Petit Verdot wine have been added to the blend for complexity and elegance on the palate and nose.
The 2016 vintage is marked by the use of fewer new oak and more 1-year-old barrels, which impart finesse and avoid the overpowering qualities that can arise from too much new oak.
REGION : YUNNAN, China
BOTTLE SIZE : 75CL
GRAPE : Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
SWEETNESS : Dry
FOOD MATCH : Steak, lamb, aged cheese
In 2016, Ao Yun finetuned its meticulous approach to tasting and blending. After three vintages, the team understood that the altitude of the Adong winery had an impact on taste perception so, in 2016, they decided the exact proportions of each terroir in the final blend through tastings at sea level in Hong Kong for the very first time. Also for the first time, 4% of Syrah and 2% of Petit Verdot wine have been added to the blend for complexity and elegance on the palate and nose.
The 2016 vintage is marked by the use of fewer new oak and more 1-year-old barrels, which impart finesse and avoid the overpowering qualities that can arise from too much new oak.
REGION : YUNNAN, China
BOTTLE SIZE : 75CL
GRAPE : Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
SWEETNESS : Dry
FOOD MATCH : Steak, lamb, aged cheese