NV Changyu Cabernet Sauvignon Dry Red Wine

Community Tasting Notes (4) Median Score: 85 points

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  4/4/2024 - novocane Likes this wine: 87 Points

  Overall this is better than expected.
  
  I bought several bottles of commodity wine at Walmart in China. They were all under USD$10. Most were bad to mediocre, this is the best of the bunch. Granted, my expectations for this bottle were pretty low.
  
  This is Changyu Dry Red Wine, 750mL. Founded in 1892, Changyu is China’s oldest winery. Located in the coastal city of Yentai, Shandong. The grapes are not specified, but this is presumed to be Cabernet Gernischt. 13% ABV
  
  Tasting note:
  
  Artificial cork removed clean.
  
  Color - deep ruby, translucent
  
  Nose of black currant, huckleberry, pomegranate.
  
  Taste of blue/black fruit, fairly dry (but sweeter than a classic dry Bordeaux), medium acid. Black currant, blackberry, early cherries. Some floor funk, earthy, little smoke. The grapes have some complexity, tastes like whole cluster grapes. At the back, light oak. I wouldn’t normally expect a bottle like this to be age worthy, but this one might.
  
  87/100.

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  8/8/2016 - perisolb wrote:

  A rather unpleasant nose of sulfur, alcohol and fruits rotting in the heat. The nasty smell softens a bit with air. A bit of tannin, medium acidity, completely dry. Medium concentration. Some red fruit and a lingering taste that is similar to the nose. I rarely taste wine this bad. I am quite surprised. I didn't have the highest expectations from what I understand is a rather commercial Chinese producer, but I did at least expect it to be drinkable.

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  8/22/2014 - Nicholas81 wrote: 69 Points

  Nose was quite herbal and metallic. Palate was thin and texture slightly coarse. Quite light bodied with cherries and raspberries. A big improvement in Chinese winemaking but still has a long way to go.

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  6/5/2012 - LopedeAguirre wrote: 85 Points

  Good appearance, strong bouquet which reminds an Australian Cabernet, decent balance although the wood is a bit too strong, drinkable and enjoyable but nothing great.

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