Silver Heights Jiayuan Marselan 2023 750ml

Silver Heights Jiayuan Pinot Noir 2023 is a refined and terroir-driven Pinot Noir from Ningxia, China’s most acclaimed premium wine region. Produced by Silver Heights Winery under the leadership of renowned winemaker Emma Gao, this wine showcases the growing international reputation of Chinese fine wine through elegance, precision, and freshness.

The vineyards are located at high altitude along the eastern foothills of the Helan Mountains, where cool nights and abundant sunshine preserve acidity while allowing slow, balanced ripening. Silver Heights is widely respected for its biodynamic and minimal-intervention approach, producing wines with purity, transparency, and strong sense of place.

The 2023 vintage delivers lifted aromatics, silky tannins, and vibrant red fruit character, offering a style closer to cool-climate Burgundy Pinot Noir than heavily extracted New World expressions. Critics and wine enthusiasts have praised Silver Heights for crafting some of the most exciting and elegant wines currently emerging from China.

Tasting Notes

Colour:
Bright ruby red with light garnet reflections and brilliant clarity

Nose:
Red cherry, wild raspberry, dried rose petals, cranberry, subtle forest floor, tea leaf, cedar, and delicate earthy spice

Palate:
Medium-bodied with silky tannins, vibrant red berry fruits, fresh acidity, gentle mineral tension, and elegant savoury nuances

Finish:
Long, refined, and lifted with lingering red fruits, floral notes, soft spice, and earthy freshness