XIANG means aroma and HAI means sea, XIANGHAI means the aroma exuded by fine grape wine, resembling the image of a vast ocean.
XIANGHAI Vineyard,Rooted in the mysterious northern foothills of the Tianshan Mountains, Returning to the essence of Tianshan Mountains terroir, Adhering to the ecological path of natural cultivation and self-healing. With time as the measure, following the Eastern aesthetics as the "heart," Brewing the terroir of the mysterious oriental.
Exceptional Terroir, Classic French Style
• Location: Situated in the Jinshan region at the eastern foot of the Helan Mountains, Huwei benefits from abundant sunlight, significant diurnal temperature variation, and soils rich in stone fragments, mirroring the terroir of France’s Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
• Grape Quality: The grapes here yield wines with rich fruit flavors, a full-bodied texture, and bright acidity - attributes that result from higher sugar accumulation and potential alcohol levels, creating a harmonious balance of sweetness and freshness.
East-West Fusion, Innovative Winemaking
• Technological Integration: Utilizes French virus-free rootstocks, organic farming, hand-picking, meticulous sorting, and gravity-flow techniques—blending Eastern philosophy with Western technology.
• Cultural Symbolism: The name “Huwei” combines tiger (strength) and rose (elegance), symbolizing a perfect balance of power and grace, reflecting Chinese Yin-Yang harmony.
Top-tier Team, Craftsmanship Excellence
• Chief Winemaker Jiang Tao: Renowned domestic winemaker; his 2020 Marselan won a Decanter Gold Medal.
• Flying Winemaker Oliver Crawford: From Australia’s Penfolds, bringing international expertise to harmonize with Ningxia’s unique Helan Mountain terroir.
Signature Series, Philosophical Expression
• Four Flagship Wines: Named after the traditional Chinese literary structure—Qi (起), Cheng (承), Zhuan (转), He (合)—each wine showcases the best local expressions of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Marselan, embodying owner Xue Lijuan’s deep understanding of nature and life philosophy.
Silver Heights is located on the eastern slopes of Mount Helan in Ningxia Autonomous Region. Grapes are harvested at an altitude of 1,200 metres. Blessed with ample sunshine and a great depth of stony soil which forces the roots of the vines to venture deep into the ground for water and minerals, the terroir is ideal for viticulture. Exquisite techniques from French oenology were employed for the wines, imparting an influence from the Old World.
Silver Heights is headed by Emma Gao, holder of a Diplôme National d'Oenologue from Bordeaux (France) and one of few female Chinese winemakers in the industry. Emma honed her winemaking skills during internships with renowned estates in Bordeaux – Château Calon-Ségur and Château Lafon-Rochet. Silver Heights is definitely another tribute to Chinese wines of exceptional quality.
Longting is a heritage Chinese boutique winery, located on the eastern slop of Mount Feng in Penglai where is the northernmost in Shandong peninsula. Longting vineyard occupies 68 hectares, and half of the estate is dedicated to vines. The vineyard is planted primarily to Petit Manseng, Marselan, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Petit Verdot and Vidal. Name ‘Longting’ embodies the essence of estate culture, comes from the owner’s deep perception of Chinese civilization. ‘Long’-dragon, is supreme symbol of Chinese nation. ‘Ting’-pavilion, is the shining point of traditional garden architecture and a place for visitors to hike and rest. There is a beautiful myth, dragon stayed in pavilion portend favorable weather and good harvest. ‘Reverence for Nature, Prime Quality, Happy Life, Pursuit of Goodness’ is Longting vineyard’s core philosophy. With the principle of the union among climate, terroir and man, it adopts biodynamic methods, to produce world-class organic fine wine with Chinese-style.
Chapter and Verse, or “Shibaipian”, a hundred poems originated in the 8th century by the work of beloved poet Dufu. A fine wine is like an alluring poem, presenting itself the ultimate marriage of beauty and goddess. A hundred poems transcend the richness of local terrior, vitality of grape vines, dynamic of living soil and the craft of skilled wine making.
Domaine Franco Chinois (DFC) is a boutique winery located in Huailai, Hebei Province in central Northern China, the winery was founded in 1999 with the support of former Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao and French President Jacques Chirac. DFC originally was a join venture between the two great nations France and China, hence the name of the winery.
