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September Helan '消失的葡萄园' Syrah 2021
Vintage Character
September Helan "Lost Vineyard" Syrah 2021 comes from the Helan Mountain East Foothill of Ningxia, one of China’s most important fine-wine regions. The 2021 vintage benefited from Ningxia’s dry continental climate, where strong sunshine and large day-night temperature shifts helped Syrah ripen fully while preserving freshness, making it a particularly appealing vintage for clarity of fruit and structure. This eastern foothill zone is known for well-drained gravelly and sandy soils, low rainfall, and high altitude vineyard conditions that encourage small berries, concentrated flavor, and the lifted spice that suits Syrah especially well.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
In the glass, this wine shows ripe blackberry, plum, black cherry and violet, backed by classic Syrah notes of cracked black pepper and a savory herbal edge. The palate is dry and medium- to full-bodied, with a smooth but firm texture, medium acidity, and medium-high tannins that frame dark fruit, subtle cocoa, sweet spice, and a touch of earth. Oak is present but measured, adding shape rather than dominance, and the finish carries both juicy fruit and peppery persistence. It pairs well with rosemary lamb chops, duck breast with blackberry jus, or cumin-spiced beef skewers.
Winery Background
September Helan is a boutique Ningxia estate associated with a younger generation of Chinese producers focused on finesse over sheer power. The winery emphasizes sustainable farming and a restrained, terroir-led philosophy, seeking to express the purity of Helan Mountain fruit rather than relying on heavy extraction or excessive oak. Guided by winemaker Gao Yujie, the approach centers on careful vineyard selection, hand-crafted small-lot production, and élevage designed to preserve fruit definition and regional character. That combination of limited production, modern precision, and a clearer, more elegant reading of Ningxia makes the estate especially distinctive.
September Helan "Lost Vineyard" Syrah 2021 comes from the Helan Mountain East Foothill of Ningxia, one of China’s most important fine-wine regions. The 2021 vintage benefited from Ningxia’s dry continental climate, where strong sunshine and large day-night temperature shifts helped Syrah ripen fully while preserving freshness, making it a particularly appealing vintage for clarity of fruit and structure. This eastern foothill zone is known for well-drained gravelly and sandy soils, low rainfall, and high altitude vineyard conditions that encourage small berries, concentrated flavor, and the lifted spice that suits Syrah especially well.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
In the glass, this wine shows ripe blackberry, plum, black cherry and violet, backed by classic Syrah notes of cracked black pepper and a savory herbal edge. The palate is dry and medium- to full-bodied, with a smooth but firm texture, medium acidity, and medium-high tannins that frame dark fruit, subtle cocoa, sweet spice, and a touch of earth. Oak is present but measured, adding shape rather than dominance, and the finish carries both juicy fruit and peppery persistence. It pairs well with rosemary lamb chops, duck breast with blackberry jus, or cumin-spiced beef skewers.
Winery Background
September Helan is a boutique Ningxia estate associated with a younger generation of Chinese producers focused on finesse over sheer power. The winery emphasizes sustainable farming and a restrained, terroir-led philosophy, seeking to express the purity of Helan Mountain fruit rather than relying on heavy extraction or excessive oak. Guided by winemaker Gao Yujie, the approach centers on careful vineyard selection, hand-crafted small-lot production, and élevage designed to preserve fruit definition and regional character. That combination of limited production, modern precision, and a clearer, more elegant reading of Ningxia makes the estate especially distinctive.
Product details
Wine TypeRed
WinerySeptember Helan
Grape VarietiesSyrah
WinemakerGao Lin
CountryChina
Expert Rating—
RegionNingxia
SweetnessDry
Sub-regionHelan Mountain Eastern Foothills
Alcohol Level14.5
Classification (Ranking)—
Format750ml
Prices
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Standard delivery 2-5 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$588
HK$588
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