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Tiansai Vineyards T20 Syrah Marselan 2019
Vintage Character
Tiansai Vineyards T20 Syrah Marselan 2019 comes from the Yanqi Basin in Xinjiang, one of China’s most distinctive fine-wine origins, where desert conditions, intense sunlight, low rainfall, and large day-night temperature swings help build both concentration and freshness. The 2019 vintage is widely regarded as a strong one in many parts of Xinjiang, with stable, dry growing conditions favoring even ripening and healthy fruit. In this setting, Syrah and Marselan gain ripe black-fruit depth while retaining floral lift and a savory edge shaped by the basin’s arid, alluvial desert terroir.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
The wine offers expressive aromas of blackberry, black cherry, violet, cracked pepper, and a touch of dark plum, followed by hints of cocoa, sweet spice, and subtle toast. On the palate it is full-bodied and polished, with supple but present tannins, a rounded core of dark fruit, and enough freshness to keep the texture lively rather than heavy. The finish is generous and gently smoky, making it a natural match for grilled lamb chops, duck breast with pepper sauce, or cumin-spiced lamb skewers.
Winery Background
Founded in 2010, Tiansai Vineyards has become one of the benchmark estates of modern Chinese wine, helping to define the quality potential of the Yanqi Basin. The estate is known for meticulous vineyard management under demanding desert conditions, with a strong emphasis on precise canopy work, careful fruit selection, and sustainable farming. Under the guidance of Australian winemaker Lilian Carter, Tiansai combines clean, technically exact vinification with a style that seeks elegance over heaviness, using measured oak aging to frame rather than mask the fruit. That balance of Gobi-grown intensity and refined winemaking is what makes Tiansai especially compelling.
Tiansai Vineyards T20 Syrah Marselan 2019 comes from the Yanqi Basin in Xinjiang, one of China’s most distinctive fine-wine origins, where desert conditions, intense sunlight, low rainfall, and large day-night temperature swings help build both concentration and freshness. The 2019 vintage is widely regarded as a strong one in many parts of Xinjiang, with stable, dry growing conditions favoring even ripening and healthy fruit. In this setting, Syrah and Marselan gain ripe black-fruit depth while retaining floral lift and a savory edge shaped by the basin’s arid, alluvial desert terroir.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
The wine offers expressive aromas of blackberry, black cherry, violet, cracked pepper, and a touch of dark plum, followed by hints of cocoa, sweet spice, and subtle toast. On the palate it is full-bodied and polished, with supple but present tannins, a rounded core of dark fruit, and enough freshness to keep the texture lively rather than heavy. The finish is generous and gently smoky, making it a natural match for grilled lamb chops, duck breast with pepper sauce, or cumin-spiced lamb skewers.
Winery Background
Founded in 2010, Tiansai Vineyards has become one of the benchmark estates of modern Chinese wine, helping to define the quality potential of the Yanqi Basin. The estate is known for meticulous vineyard management under demanding desert conditions, with a strong emphasis on precise canopy work, careful fruit selection, and sustainable farming. Under the guidance of Australian winemaker Lilian Carter, Tiansai combines clean, technically exact vinification with a style that seeks elegance over heaviness, using measured oak aging to frame rather than mask the fruit. That balance of Gobi-grown intensity and refined winemaking is what makes Tiansai especially compelling.
Product details
Wine TypeRed
WineryTiansai Vineyards
Grape VarietiesSyrah, Marselan
WinemakerLilian Carter
CountryChina
Expert RatingJS 91
RegionXinjiang
Production VolumeSmall (30,000 bottles)
Sub-regionYanqi
SweetnessDry
Classification (Ranking)—
Alcohol Level14.5
Format750ml
Prices
EMW Fine Wine
Standard delivery 2-5 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$355
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