Grown on the eastern slopes of the Helan Mountains, in Ningxia, China. The area is known for its unique terroir, with high altitude sunshine, cool evening breezes, and mineral-rich soils layered with mountain stones and river silt.
Silver Heights uses a combination of biodynamic viticulture and traditional Chinese farming methods, converting to biodynamics in 2017, with a focus on biodiversity and taking maximum care in the vineyard.
Silver Heights was Demeter biodynamic certified in 2023, the first and only Chinese winery to do so.
The grapes for 'The Last Warrior' come from Silver Height's Jishan Vineyard - 40 hectares worth of vines with a south-facing aspect, growing in sandy soils with small stones at 1200m altitude.
The wine is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot (from the youngest vines in the vineyard).
The grapes are hand picked and sorted, before being slow and gently pressed, cold macerated, and fermented. The wine is then aged for 12 months, 70% in neutral French oak barrels and 30% in stainless steel tanks.