▴ Silver Heights Emma’s Reserve 2017

China's Finest
Written By Sarah Kemp

Silver Heights Emma’s Reserve 2017, Ningxia, China

Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, Emma’s Reserve is only made in the best years, and its annual production is 2,000 bottles. It’s aged in new French oak barrels, and the 15% alcohol is not noticeable on the palate. The wine is a very deep purple. Layers of generous, concentrated fresh blackcurrants intermingle with fresh mint and eucalyptus, bringing to the wine a savoury and fresh character; the oak is well integrated, and it has a seductive and long, persistent finish.

Price around £95 a bottle
UK stockist: Oeno Future
US stockists: Terroir Selections

Review Feb 2021, SK

Sarah Kemp
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