The 2025 WINE100 Challenge award list was recently announced. East Meets West Fine Wines (EMW) was awarded 3 Golds, 3 Prime Quality, and 1 Recommended Award.
Legacy Peak, Merlot, Ningxia Helan Mountain 2021
100% Merlot
Strawberry, blueberry, and plum aromas.
The French oak barrel brings aromas of coconut and cinnamon.
Smooth palate with delicate tannins.
Balanced and complicated wine body.
Legacy Peak, Longwen, Ningxia Helan Mountain 2023
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Blueberry, plum, and a taste of ripe dates.
Silky wine body.
Fine tannins bring complicated palate with different layers.
About Legacy Peak
Legacy Peak Vineyard is located at an altitude of 1246m, in the beautiful scenic area of the Xixia King Tombs, and is one of the very few vineyards in China with vines over 25 years old.
In 1997, the Liu family cultivated wasteland and planted vineyard. The creation of Legacy Peak began in 2011. In 2013, Legacy Peak's first wine "KALAVINKA" was officially launched. Now, Legacy Peak has been awarded remarkable awards and has been exported to Singapore, Australia and other countries.
Legacy Peak was rated as a second-class winery at Ningxia Helan Mountain in 2021. Jancis Robinson, the author of <World Atlas of Wine>, named Legacy Peak as "one of the five most potential wineries in China".
Planeta, La Segreta "Il Rosso", Sicilia DOC 2021
50% Nero d'Avola, 25% Merlot, 20% Syrah, 5% Cabernet Franc
Aromas of currants and mulberries with a final spicy and minty note.
Flavours of ripe wild fruit,
balanced by a full and grassy taste.
Soft and well smoothed tannins.
About Planeta
Planeta is a Sicilian family-owned winery established in 1995, devoted to matching the extraordinarily diverse Sicilian soils with both indigenous and international grape varieties.
A family of critically-acclaimed wines that demonstrate how brilliance can be attained through thoughtful marriages between grape variety and terroir. With such a quality, they succeed into bringing Sicily to the world.
"Planeta has become a superstar in Italian wine, producing blockbuster Chardonnays, Cabernets, Merlots and Syrahs as well as sublime wines from indigenous Italian grapes such as Nero d'Avola and Fiano." - Wine Spectator
Legacy Peak Family Heritage Chardonnay 1.5L 2022
100% Chardonnay
The Starting Point, Cabernet Sauvignon, Ningxia Helan Mountain 2021
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Miravida Chardonnay 2024
100% Chardonnay
Miravida Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Congratulations to the aforementioned wineries who have been recognized for their outstanding wines! EMW will continue to collaborate with more prestigious wineries globally to provide wine enthusiasts with amazing experiences in the future.
A variety of fascinating events are scheduled to kick off in the second half of the year, so stay tuned!