Château Nine Peaks Reserve Red 2020 – Qingdao, China
Structured and layered with red plum, cherry and savoury spice. A refined Cabernet-led blend with depth, balance and aging potential.
🍷 Tasting Notes: Red plum, cherry, cassis, smoky olive, spice, coffee, structured tannins with a long evolving finish.
🍽️ Food Pairings: Ribeye steak, roast lamb, braised beef, Peking duck, mushroom dishes.
🌡️ Serve at: 16–18°C
🍾 Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon & Syrah | Region: Qingdao (Shandong), China | Vintage: 2020
About the Wine
The Reserve Red 2020 sits between Nine Peaks’ Classic and Qi range, offering a more structured and layered expression while maintaining approachability. Cabernet Sauvignon forms the backbone, supported by Syrah to add depth and spice. Grown in Qingdao’s coastal vineyards and aged in French oak, this wine reflects both modern winemaking precision and a focus on balance rather than excess.
Tasting Experience
Colour
Deep, bright ruby red.
Aroma & Palate
The nose is expressive, with red plum and cherry, layered with smoky olive, spice and subtle floral notes. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied yet structured, with well-defined tannins and balanced acidity supporting layered fruit and savoury complexity.
Body
Medium to full-bodied with firm structure.
Finish
Long and persistent, with spice, coffee and dark fruit notes lingering.
Why This Wine Matters
The Reserve tier is where Nine Peaks begins to show its serious intent. This wine bridges the gap between everyday drinkability and premium structure, offering a more complex profile without losing accessibility. For Singapore drinkers, it presents a strong alternative to mid-tier Bordeaux blends, combining familiarity with a distinctive Chinese terroir expression.
Food Pairings (Expanded)
International
- Ribeye steak
- Roast lamb
- Beef stew
- Aged cheeses
Singapore / Regional
- Peking duck
- Braised beef
- Black pepper beef
- Claypot dishes
Awards & Recognition
Positioned as a premium reserve blend, recognised for its structure, balance, and aging potential within the Nine Peaks portfolio.
Technical Details
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Grape Varietals | Cabernet Sauvignon (86%), Syrah (14%) |
| Region / Sub-Region | Qingdao, Shandong, China |
| Winery | Château Nine Peaks |
| Alcohol % | 14% |
| Fermentation / Vinification | Hand-harvested, cold soak, fermentation at ~26°C |
| Maturation | 12 months in French oak (225L) |
| Colour | Deep ruby |
| Aroma | Red plum, cherry, spice, smoky notes |
| Palate | Structured, layered, balanced acidity |
| Body | Medium to full-bodied |
| Acidity | 5.9 g/L |
| Tannins | Structured |
| Serving Temperature | 16–18°C |
| Aging Potential | 6–10 years |
| Production | ~82,000 bottles |
| Delivery | Singapore islandwide |
Closing Line
A structured, balanced step into premium Chinese red blends.
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