January 27, 2023

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Number of wineries in China’s Ningxia region, considered the country’s premier wine region for high-end wines. The vineyards of Ningxia (ning-SHA), in east central China bordering the Gobi Desert, rely on irrigation from the Yellow River. Cabernet sauvignon and cabernet gernischkt (carmenère) are the leading varieties along with chardonnay for sparkling wine. (Domaine Chandon China is here).

Why is Sherry SO Special?

Cathy Corison is always one of the first winemakers to harvest in the Napa Valley. When we asked her about perfect ripeness, here’s what she said:

“Waiting to pick so long that the bright red and blue flavors are gone, along with most of the natural acidity, is not my idea of ripeness. Once those have departed, you can’t get them back. I often hear it said that ‘the flavors aren’t there yet’ when, for my style of wine, they’ve come and gone.”

—Cathy Corison, Winemaker/Owner Corison Vineyards, Napa Valley

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