2016 Canaan Winery Chapter and Verse Select Merlot 750ml
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🏅 Accolades
🥈 Silver Medal – 2022 G100 International Wine & Spirits Awards (Vintage 2016)
Vineyard Information
Vineyard: Site 17
Region: Huailai County, Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province, China
Altitude: 560–670 m
Soil: Lime-rich sandy and loam soils
Vinification
Cold maceration before fermentation
15–20 days thermo-controlled fermentation
Malolactic fermentation
Partial aging in French oak barrels for 18 months
Tasting Notes
The 2016 Chapter and Verse Select Merlot shows an enticing ruby red hue with a touch of violet at the rim. The nose reveals expressive aromas of red plum, raspberry, and red currant layered with subtle vanilla and mocha notes. On the palate, it is lively and vibrant, with well-structured tannins and a medium-long finish.
About Chapter and Verse
“Chapter and Verse” (诗百篇) derives its name from The Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup, a poem by the Tang dynasty poet Du Fu.
The label features calligraphy by Tang Yin (1470–1524), reflecting the union of poetry and wine — symbols of Chinese artistic and cultural heritage.
Chapter and Verse embodies the meeting of East and West — where poetic spirit meets modern craftsmanship.
Technical Data
Variety: Merlot
Vintage: 2016
Alcohol: 14.0% vol
Type: Dry Red Wine
Producer: Huailai Canaan Winery Co., Ltd.
Region: Huailai County, Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province, China
Bottling Date: July 2, 2018
Storage: Store horizontally at 10–20 °C, away from direct sunlight. Sediment may form naturally and does not affect quality.
Volume: 750 ml
Closure: Cork
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