2011 Grace Vineyard Chairman's Reserve (1500 ml)

品飲筆記：陳年後更顯內斂，入口先是乾燥果實與紅棗的甘甜，隨即浮現炭燒與焦糖的深沉氣息。酸度清爽，單寧柔順圓潤，尾段帶有一絲葉香與泥土感，整體平衡且成熟。
酒莊概況：來自山西的知名酒莊，重視地塊差異與田間管理，結合現代釀造設備與嚴謹手法，追求風土與品質的呈現。
釀造說明：在控溫發酵下保留果香，瓶陳與橡木養成讓酒款發展出複雜的陳年芳香，整體酒體柔和卻仍保有層次。
葡萄園與環境：取自海拔較高、排水良好的山地園地，晝夜溫差大，有助於保留酸度與累積成熟風味；細心修剪與合理產量使得果實更集中，風味更明晰。

Tasting note: A mature, medium-bodied red showing savory dried-cranberry and sweet red-date aromas, underpinned by charcoal and gentle caramel tones. Bright acidity keeps the palate lively while supple tannins provide a smooth structure; the finish carries a subtle leafy, earthy note.
Producer notes: From a respected Shanxi estate dedicated to expressing site character through careful vineyard work and restrained use of oak. This Chairman's Reserve is crafted to balance ripe fruit with tertiary complexity.
Winemaking notes: Fermented with attention to preserving freshness, then aged in oak to integrate structure and tertiary aromas. The wine reveals developed savory and smoky layers from time in bottle.
Vineyard notes: Sourced from higher-elevation, well-drained sites in Shanxi where warm days and cool nights help retain acidity while allowing full phenolic ripeness. Meticulous canopy and yield management contribute to concentrated, balanced grapes.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13.5%
• Decant Time: 30 minutes
• Taste: dried cranberries, red dates, charcoal, caramel, savory, bright acidity, supple tannins, leafy finish, earthy, mature
• Food Matching: Grilled ribeye, Braised short ribs, Roast venison, Mushroom risotto, Aged hard cheeses, Char siu / Cantonese roasted meats
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Cabernet Franc ,

Winery

怡園莊園位於山西，是國內具代表性的酒莊之一。莊園重視田間細節與地塊管理，將傳統經驗與現代設備結合，透過嚴謹的釀造與桶陳讓酒款呈現出層次豐富的風土感。

Grace Vineyard is a prominent Shanxi producer focused on clean fruit expression and thoughtful winemaking. The estate emphasizes precise vineyard practices and blending to create wines that marry primary fruit with developed tertiary notes from careful aging.