2000 (Giessen University) 2011

12 Crazy Fang

Jancis RobinsonBernard Burtschy Ian DAgata

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Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

16 18C 12

15%

750

(James Suckings’ rating: 89 points)
Cabernet

Kanaan Winery lies at the eastern foothills of Helan Mountain in Ningxia. It was founded by Wang Fang, a winemaker with Chinese-German roots. After studying at Giessen University in 2000 and settling in Germany, she returned to China in 2011 and invited German winemakers to join her in establishing the winerymarking the beginning of her winemaking journey.

Born into a winemaking family, Wang Fang is the daughter of one of the pioneers of Ningxias fine wine industry. Her 12 years abroad connected her with global wine cultures, while her fathers lifelong dedication to wine deeply shaped her path. Known in the wine world as Crazy Fang, shes recognized for her originality, persistence, and bold spiritdriven by a passion to showcase the potential of Chinese terroir.

Though still young, the winery has earned international recognition, with praise from renowned critics including Jancis Robinson, Bernard Burtschy, and Ian DAgata.

Wild Pony, one of Kanaans signature wines, reflects Ningxias rugged and unpredictable climate, and the winemakers determination to meet its challenges. Grown in the rich sierozem soil of the region, the grapes produce a full-bodied wine with aromas of red fruit, earth, and spicebalanced, expressive, and unmistakably distinctive.

Country of Origin:
Ningxia, China

Type:
Red(Still)

Grape Varieties:
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Vinification:
Hand-harvested, cold maceration at 1618C to extract vibrant fruit aromas, then aged for 12 months in French oak barrels.

Alcohol Content:
15%

Volume:
750mL

Tasting Notes:
(James Suckings’ rating: 89 points)
I like the typical cabernet notes of black olives, black bean puree, mixed red and black cherries and currants. Ripe and fluid, with soft tannins and a sweet-sour touch to the fruity and lightly herbal finish.