{"product_id":"puchang-red-beichun-2018","title":"Puchang Red Beichun 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Silk Road heirloom variety reborn in China — Beichun grown among Turpan's Gobi gravel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegion: Turpan, Xinjiang, China | Grape: Beichun (Muscat Hamburg × Vitis amurensis cross) | Vintage: 2018 | ABV: 14.5% | Style: Dry Red | Production: 17,000-50,000 bottles\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeakly alkaline alluvial soil of Gobi gravel, sand and silt with a thin clay topsoil. Planted on sun-facing slopes at 1,100-1,200m, vines 25+ years old. Turpan basin sees just 16-20mm annual rainfall, 14.4°C average temperature, 3,000-3,200 hours of sunshine, a ~270-day growing season, and extreme diurnal swings, irrigated by Tianshan snowmelt via ancient karez channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeichun is a cold-hardy hybrid bred in 1954 to withstand China's harsh continental winters, with naturally high acidity and firm tannin that benefit from extended hang time and oak aging. Hand-harvested across multiple selective passes to capture optimal ripeness, fermented and aged in a combination of stainless steel and French oak for 12-24 months, with further bottle maturation before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Cru Tasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBright, deep garnet color. Black and red cherry, quinine, cocoa and licorice aromatics with a base note of violet. Smooth, juicy entry; an elegant, rustic mid-palate carrying sweet, silky black cherry, smoky plum, sandalwood and sweet spice with a creamy undertone. Long, round finish — reminiscent of an Amarone in style, well balanced, with dried-plum richness that opens up beautifully with air.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"蒲昌Clara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57374596628646,"sku":"PC-RD-02","price":330.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5116\/3046\/files\/PC-RD-02_PuchangRedBeichun_std_white_bg.png?v=1789893439","url":"https:\/\/highcru.com\/products\/puchang-red-beichun-2018","provider":"High Cru","version":"1.0","type":"link"}