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Shandong

Shandong wine guide: the wine region in China, its Cabernet Gernischt, the red wine and white wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
China
Climate
Maritime/oceanic
Signature grape
Cabernet Gernischt
Styles
red · white · brandy
4
Signature grapes
8
Bottles to find

Shandong is a wine region in China.

Growers build the wines around Cabernet Gernischt, filling out the blend with Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling and Chardonnay.

The climate is maritime/oceanic.

The vineyards themselves read as coastal and riverside.

The region is known for red wine, white wine and brandy wine.

Climate
Maritime/oceanic
Terrain
CoastalRiverside
Styles
redwhitebrandy

Grapes planted here.

01 Cabernet GernischtDominant Read → 02 Cabernet SauvignonDominant Read → 03 RieslingDominant Read → 04 ChardonnayDominant Read → 05 Cabernet Franc Read → 06 Syrah Read →

Bottles to look for.

  • Changyu Dry Riesling, Shandong, China
  • Changyu Koya VSOP 6 Year Old Brandy, Shandong, China
  • Changyu Koya XO 10 Year Old Brandy, Shandong, China
  • Changyu Koya XO 15 Years Old Brandy, Shandong, China
  • Changyu Noble Dragon N398, Shandong, China
  • Changyu Noble Dragon Red, Shandong, China
  • Changyu Noble Dragon Reserve, Shandong, China
  • Changyu Superior Cabernet, Shandong, China

Nearby regions.

01 GeorgiaUSA Read → 02 BordeauxFrance Read → 03 GermanyGermany Read → 04 Napa ValleyUSA Read → 05 ChinaChina Read →

Shandong: common questions

01.
What grapes is Shandong known for?
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Cabernet Gernischt is the signature grape of Shandong. Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling and Chardonnay are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Shandong make?
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Shandong produces red wine, white wine and brandy wine.
03.
Where is Shandong?
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Shandong is a wine region in China.

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