Blended of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Merlot and aged in new French barrels for 15-18 months, 2009 Chairman’s Reserve offers a medium garnet color and aromas of blackcurrant and fresh blackberries over hints of bay leaf, black pepper, cedar and damp loam. The medium bodied palate is well balanced with a good amount of black berry flavors nicely supported by refreshing acid and a medium level of grainy tannins, finishing medium-long and a little cedary. Very good effort from one of China’s most promising labels and certainly demonstrates the potential.