Puchang Vineyard Rkatsiteli 蒲昌白羽 2023 Japan particularly vineyards in Monterey County

particularly vineyards in Monterey County

after a significant spring frost reduced yields

characterized by a continental climate with Mediterranean influences

Best drunk young while fresh—within 2-4 years of vintage

Perrier-Jouët’s cellar master

Puchang Vineyard Rkatsiteli 蒲昌白羽 2023 Japan particularly vineyards in Monterey CountyWinery Background and History: Puchang Vineyard is situated in the Turpan Basin of Xinjiang, one of the driest and most sun intense wine growing regions in China. Founded with a commitment to organic and minimal intervention viticulture, the estate has emerged as a key player in the evolving Chinese fine wine landscape. Its location, known as Fire Island for its extreme summer heat, paradoxically produces grapes with high acidity, concentration and