Cover Award-winning wines are displayed at the inaugural Wynn Signature Wine Awards (Photo: Wynn Macau)
Award-winning wines are displayed at the inaugural Wynn Signature Wine Awards (Photo: Wynn Macau)
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Chinese wine lovers are in luck, with the inaugural Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards identifying the best bottles in the land
Once regarded as discount bin liquid, Chinese wine has transformed beyond recognition in the past two decades as China’s economy ballooned, creating a huge middle class that has developed an appreciation for fine wine, and lifting Chinese wine producers to the world stage. In its latest milestone, Chinese wine can now boast of its own dedicated awards programme, the Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards, which was held for the first time ever on April 13 at Wynn Macau.
Bringing together 500 international wine enthusiasts, winemakers, industry experts, and media representatives, the awards gala saw the crowning of a new crop of coveted cuvées. A panel of 27 internationally acclaimed wine judges, including Masters of Wine, Master Sommeliers, winemakers, educators, journalists, hoteliers, and wine buyers, meticulously evaluated over 700 submissions from nearly 200 premium wineries through rigorous blind tastings.
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Above Trophies on display at the inaugural Wynn Signature Wine Awards (Photo: Wynn Macau)
Trophies on display at the inaugural Wynn Signature Wine Awards (Photo: Wynn Macau)
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Amidst fierce competition, the Fei Tswei Marselan Reserve 2021 emerged as the recipient of the Best Wine of China Trophy. This exceptional wine also claimed the titles of Best Red Wine, Best Marselan, and Best of Ningxia, chosen for highlighting the winemaking prowess of Ningxia, a renowned wine region in China. Another standout wine, Xige Estate N28 Chardonnay 2021, secured two trophies: the Best White Wine and Best Value Wine, thanks to its balanced flavours and ability to offer wine enthusiasts an outstanding value proposition. Meanwhile, the Best Sweet Wine title, along with the Best Petit Manseng and Best of North China distinctions, was awarded to Domaine Franco Chinois Petit Manseng 2018.
Beyond the awards, oenophiles will be able to try the best of Chinese wine for themselves in May, which has been designated the Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Month. Throughout the month, Wynn's dining venues—including Chef Tam's Seasons, Lakeview Palace, SW Steakhouse, and Mizumi at Wynn Palace, along with Golden Flower, Wing Lei, Lakeside Trattoria, and Mizumi at Wynn Macau—will offer specially curated wine pairing tasting menus. Additionally, exclusive masterclasses and wine experiences will be hosted by renowned winemakers and wine experts. Participants will delve into the art of Chinese wine pairing, learn about regional wine varieties from Ningxia, Shandong, Shanxi, Hebei, Yunnan, Sichuan, and Xinjiang provinces.
Keep scrolling for all the winners of the inaugural Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards.
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Best Wine of China
Fei Tswei Marselan Reserve 2021, Ningxia
Best White Wine of China
Xige Estate N28 Chardonnay 2021, Ningxia
Best Red Wine
Fei Tswei Marselan Reserve 2021, Ningxia
Best Sweet Wine
Domaine Franco Chinois Petit Manseng 2018, Hebei
Best Value Wine
Xige Estate N28 Chardonnay 2021, Ningxia
Best Chardonnay
Chateau Nine Peaks Qi Chardonnay 2021, Shandong
Best Petit Manseng
Domaine Franco-Chinois Petit Manseng 2018, Hebei
Best Vidal
Pabala Icewine 2019, Yunnan
Best Cabernet Sauvignon
United Winery Summer Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Ningxia
Best Cabernet Gernischt
Chateau Changyu Castel G2 Cabernet Gernischt 2019, Shandong
Best Marselan
Fei Tswei Marselan Reserve 2021, Ningxia
Best Syrah/Shiraz
Chateau Zhong Fei Syrah 2021, Xinjiang
Best Cabernet Franc
Domaine Freemind Baixia Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2019, Ningxia
Best Pinot Noir
Fei Tswei Pinot Noir Reserve 2020, Ningxia
Best Red Blends
Fei Tswei ‘Chang’ 2020, Ningxia
Best Other Dry White
Longting Vineyard Reserve Petit Manseng 2020, Shandong
Best Tempranillo
Xiban Winery No. 1 Tempranillo 2021, Ningxia
Best Southwest High Mountain
Shangri-La Winery Sacred Legends Chardonnay 2022, Yunnan
Best Xinjiang
Petit Mont Cuvee Prestige Tianshan Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Xinjiang
Best North China
Domaine Franco-Chinois Petit Manseng 2018, Hebei
Best Shandong
Domaine de Long Dai 2020, Shandong
Best Ningxia
Fei Tswei Marselan Reserve 2021, Ningxia
Best Gansu & Shaanxi
Zixuan Xuezhen 2022, Gansu
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Gavin Yeung is a Hong Kong-based writer and was the editor at Tatler Dining. He has written across the realms of F&B, design, fashion and travel, with a focus on in-depth profiles and experiential features. Previously, he held editorial positions at Hypebeast, Soho House and Vogue Hong Kong. He’s also a keen photographer and aspiring home bartender, and is constantly thinking of original, Cantonese-inflected (and occasionally questionable) cocktails to shake up. Follow him on Instagram at @gaviny.
