Xiao Pu Tangerine 2024

35% Chardonnay, 35% Welschriesling, 20% Viognier, 5% Petit Manseng, 3% Gewürztraminer, 2% Muscat Blanc from Ningxia. Fermented with indigenous yeasts. MLF encouraged with aging in old oak for 8 months. Small portion of 2022 Yunnan Chardonnay added for lift. Dried orange peel, kumquat, Oolong tea on the nose, with a floral jasmine- lychee lift.- Periphery Wines, Importer

Ian Dai, sommelier-turned-winemaker, educator, global wanderer and the brains and brawn behind the cult-like Xiao Pu wines. His fingerprints are all over a range of expressive, creative, distinct and intriguing wines. The wines speak authentically of their varied regions, unique plots, varieties and blends and are inspiring a small but swelling rank of younger gen, progressive producers are joining in.