2019 Fei Tswei Lava Cabernet Sauvignon Dry Red Wine

一支有岩性礦感的 Helan Mountain 紅酒，黑色果實與煙燻香並行。

【為什麼選它？】
1) 產地力道 -> Helan Mountain 的岩層與日夜溫差，造就清晰的礦質感，吃得出『地頭味』；
2) 層次保存 -> 緊緻的單寧與穩定酸度，能配上重口味燒味或烤肉，口腔不會被蓋過；
3) 精緻桶陳 -> 橡木帶來香料與煙燻，令果味更有輪廓，但不會喧賓奪主。

【侍酒師私房筆記】打開瓶蓋先聞到黑加侖與黑櫻桃，緊接著有些雪茄皮、柏木和石墨的氣息。入口厚實，果核感明顯，單寧帶粉感但有抓力，收結帶一絲鹹礦味。醒上一小時會更圓潤，適合跟朋友在陽台慢慢談天配燒味。

【場景化配餐指南】週末家庭燒肉配這支很合適；中秋烤羊腿、父親節烤牛排或酒店 staycation 的豐盛晚餐都能派上場。

【降維打擊對比】比起同價位的進口大牌，這款更能展現產地個性與結構感——稀缺產量與地區風土讓它成為想要不同口味、追求性價比買家的一個好選擇。

A powerful Helan Mountain red that marries volcanic minerality with classic darker-fruit structure.

【Why choose it?】
1) Terroir-driven power -> Distinct mineral backbone and concentrated fruit from Helan Mountain soils, gives presence on the plate.
2) Age-worthy profile -> Firm tannins and balanced acidity mean it holds up to rich proteins and bold flavours.
3) Crafted focus -> Careful oak maturation adds spice and structure without softening the core fruit.

【Sommelier's Notes】On the nose: cassis, black cherry and a graphite note that hints at minerality. Palate: dense black-fruit core, hints of tobacco and cedar, with firm dusty tannins and a long, slightly saline finish. Texturally it sits full-bodied and structured, approachable now after a 60-minute decant but with cellar potential.

【Winemaking & Vineyard】Sourced from vineyards on the Helan Mountain fringe — a region known for sharp diurnal shifts, well-drained soils and sun-reflective slopes. Fermentation and oak ageing were handled to preserve fruit intensity while layering integrated spice and gentle toasted notes.

【Occasions】Ideal for a celebratory rooftop dinner, a hotel staycation feast or paired with a Cantonese roast at home — a confident bottle that lifts bold flavours.

【Competitive Edge】Delivers a terroir-driven profile and age-worthy structure often sought in classic Old World examples, but with a distinct Helan Mountain signature and attractive value compared with big-name imports.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14.0%
• Decant Time: 60 minutes
• Taste: blackcurrant, black cherry, cassis, cedar, graphite, tobacco, oak spice, firm tannins, mineral finish, dark plum
• Food Matching: Grilled ribeye or sirloin with black pepper, Roast lamb with rosemary, Aged cheddar or gouda, Charred eggplant and mushroom dishes, Cantonese roasted meats (燒味)
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 100%,

Winery

Fei Tswei 為位於 Helan Mountain 山麓的小型酒莊，重視低產量與園區分級，釀酒時以保留果實力道與表現產地風味為主。'Lava' 系列強調岩性礦感與紮實酒體。

Fei Tswei is a boutique producer working on the eastern slopes of Helan Mountain, focusing on low-yield, site-expressive fruit and careful cellar handling. Their 'Lava' cuvée emphasises mineral expression and structured maturation.