Xiao Pu 'Gathering MV6' | Ningxia, China

Stylistically between the Northern Rhone & Beaujolais, but its from Ningxia (not Lyon).

Producer: Xiao Pu - Ian Dai Hongjing

Region: Qingtong Valley, Ningxia, China

Grapes: Syrah, Pinot Noir, and 5 other red and white varieties.

Rich red fruit and dense dark fruit, with cherry, wild mulberries, black plum; a fine unami thread - think soy and mushroom - stemmy French herbs, olives, gardenia and violet florals, chestnuts, star anise, and saffron.

Smooth and plush on the palate, dry, all bound together with fresh acidity and enjoyably chewy tannin.

Nerd Notes:

Grapes: 51% Syrah, 25% Pinot Noir, 10% Chardonnay, 5% Gewurtztraminer, 5% Muscat, 2% Marselan, 2% Petit Verdot