Silver Heights Family Red 2020 750ml

Silver Heights Family Red 2020 is one of the signature wines from Silver Heights Winery, the pioneering Ningxia estate founded by acclaimed winemaker Emma Gao. Produced from high-altitude vineyards along the eastern foothills of the Helan Mountains, this wine reflects the estate’s commitment to biodynamic farming, minimal-intervention winemaking, and elegant terroir-driven expression.

The 2020 vintage is a Bordeaux-inspired blend primarily composed of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, delivering both power and finesse. Ningxia’s intense sunlight, cool nights, and limestone-rich soils help preserve freshness while allowing full ripeness and tannin maturity. Critics and wine enthusiasts consistently praise Silver Heights for producing some of China’s most refined and internationally respected wines.

This cuvée undergoes careful oak maturation, resulting in a wine with layered dark fruits, savoury herbal complexity, mineral structure, and remarkable ageing potential. The style leans toward elegant Old World structure rather than overtly jammy New World richness.

Tasting Notes

Colour:
Deep ruby red with purple reflections and dense concentration

Nose:
Black cherry, blackberry, dried fig, tobacco leaf, charcoal, black olive, cedar, herbs, and smoky spice nuances

Palate:
Full-bodied with firm structured tannins, layered dark fruits, savoury herbal complexity, mineral tension, cocoa, and vibrant acidity

Finish:
Long, powerful, and savoury with lingering dark berries, tea leaf nuances, spice, and refined earthy minerality