Search for the best Chinese wine and you will find plenty of opinions and very few straight answers. This guide takes a more useful route: it looks at the Chinese wineries that named critics and competitions have singled out, explains what makes each one interesting, and shows how to taste them at Vinflow Wine Bar & Bistro in Singapore.
Is there a “best” Chinese wine?
Not in any objective sense, and we would be wary of anyone who says otherwise. Chinese wine spans desert-edge foothills, high plateaux and coastal vineyards, and it is made from everything from Riesling to Cabernet Gernischt. A crisp white and a structured red are simply different pleasures.
So instead of a ranking, think of this page as a shortlist of the most acclaimed and critically recognised producers on our list. Every piece of praise below is attributed to the person or competition that gave it, and as reported by the winery or in the published producer profiles we work from. If you are new to the category, our honest guide Is Chinese wine good? is a good companion read.
Which Chinese wineries have drawn the most critical attention?
Four producers on Vinflow’s list stand out for the recognition that has been recorded about them. Here is what has been said, and by whom.
Silver Heights (银色高地), Ningxia
Silver Heights was founded in 2007 on the eastern slopes of the Helan Mountains, about 48 km from Yinchuan, with vineyards at around 1,200 metres. Jancis Robinson has described it as a rising star of Chinese wine. The winery’s abundant sunshine and stony soils give the spicy style typical of Helan Mountain.
Vinflow lists five Silver Heights wines. Tasting cues are published profiles, not our own assessment:
- Chardonnay Reserve 2024 — citrus and orchard fruit.
- Jiayuan Marselan 2023 — dark berries and floral notes.
- Jiayuan Pinot Noir 2023 — cherry and red berries.
- The Summit 2022 (Cabernet Sauvignon) — blackcurrant and dark fruit.
- Emma’s Reserve 2021 (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot) — dark fruit, freshness and oak.
Kanaan Winery (迦南美地), Ningxia
Kanaan was founded in 2011 by Wang Fang, who studied in Germany and invited German winemakers to Ningxia. Its wines have been recommended by Jancis Robinson, Bernard Burtschy and Ian D’Agata. That German connection shows in the glass: the winery’s white on our list is a Riesling.
- Riesling 2024 — grapefruit, green apple and blossom. This is one of the four wines in the Premium Chinese Wine Flight.
- Black Beauty 2018 (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot) — dark berries and plum.
Grace Vineyard (怡园酒庄), Shanxi
Grace Vineyard is in Taigu, about 40 km south of Taiyuan on the loess plateau, where a dry continental climate, sandy loam and wide day-night temperature swings suit quality wine. Its wines have been praised by Jancis Robinson, James Halliday, Wine Spectator and Decanter. It is the only Shanxi producer on our list, and the only one pouring a sparkling wine.
- Angelina Brut Reserve 2014 (Chardonnay) — pineapple, toast and honey.
- Recalling The Year 2025 (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Marselan) — fresh fruit and a supple texture. It is in the Premium Chinese Wine Flight.
- Deep Blue 2021 (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Marselan) — plum and dark berries.
- Chairman’s Reserve 2018 (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc) — cherry, cassis and dried herbs.
Domaine Pushang (蒲尚酒庄), Ningxia
A boutique family estate established in 2009 and known in China as a “Marselan expert”. It works in small batches with low yields and minimal intervention, and the winery reports Gold Medals at the Decanter World Wine Awards. That is the winery’s own report; we have not independently checked individual results. On our list: Chun Hua Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, with black fruit, mint and coffee.
What makes a Chinese wine brand notable beyond the critics?
Critical praise is one signal. Others are about place and philosophy, and a few more producers on our list stand out on those terms.
- Huwei Winery (虎薇酒庄), Ningxia. Established in 2014 in the eastern foothills of the Helan Mountains, with hand harvesting, gravity-fed fermentation and French oak ageing. Its HUWEI “Zhuan” Marselan 2021 offers black fruit, chocolate and spice, and is currently on our tap wall.
- Fei Tswei (长和翡翠), Ningxia. Established in 2013 with estate-grown, hand-harvested grapes. The Lava Cabernet Franc 2021 (mint, plum and raspberry, with firm tannins) is in the flight.
- Tiansai Vineyard (天塞酒庄), Xinjiang. Established in 2010 in the Yanqi Basin at the foot of the Tianshan mountains, enclosed by mountains on three sides and a lake on the fourth. Its Skyline of Gobi Chardonnay Muscat 2023 is floral, crisp and gently fruity, and is in the flight.
- Longting (龙亭酒庄), Shandong. A boutique winery established in 2009 on the Penglai coast, committed to natural and biodynamic farming. Its Rising Light Collection Petit Manseng 2024 brings passionfruit, honeydew and citrus.
- Bauzuan (宝庄), Yunnan. Terraced vineyards at more than 2,200 metres in the Himalayan highlands, planted in small plots on steep slopes.
- Ease Estate (自在酒庄), Gansu. In Minqin, in the Hexi Valley beside the Hongya Mountain Reservoir where the Tengger and Badain Jaran deserts meet. Its Being Real Classico Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 shows black cherry, black plum, butter and vanilla.
For more on how these places differ, see our guide to Chinese wine regions.
Which famous Chinese wine grape should you try first?
If you want one grape to follow, Marselan, a Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache crossing, is widely seen as China’s signature red. It appears across our list, from Silver Heights and Fei Tswei to Tiansai and Huwei. Our guide to the Marselan grape goes deeper. Cabernet lovers can start with Chinese Cabernet Sauvignon, and Ningxia fans will like our Ningxia wine guide.
Where to try the most acclaimed Chinese wines in Singapore
Vinflow Wine Bar & Bistro carries 32 Chinese wines from 15 wineries across seven regions. There are two easy ways to taste several in one visit.
The Premium Chinese Wine Flight
A $20++ top-up to regular-priced free-flow ordered between 5 and 8 pm gives you four different Chinese wines, one glass of each. It includes two of the producers named above:
Bottle images for reference.
- Kanaan Riesling 2024 (Ningxia)
- Tiansai Skyline of Gobi Chardonnay Muscat 2023 (Xinjiang)
- Grace Vineyard Recalling The Year 2025 (Shanxi)
- Fei Tswei Lava Cabernet Franc 2021 (Ningxia)
Refills are not included, promotional packages are excluded, and the flight is subject to change. See our promotions page for free-flow details.
The tap wall
Three Chinese wines are currently on our 32-tap self-pour wine wall: Chapter and Verse Select Chardonnay 2018 (Hebei), Chapter and Verse Select Merlot 2016 (Hebei) and HUWEI “Zhuan” Marselan 2021 (Ningxia). Pour a small taste of each next to a familiar bottle from elsewhere and decide for yourself. Tap selection is subject to change and availability.
For bottles from Silver Heights, Pushang and the rest, browse the full wine list or ask the team.
How to build your own “best of” tasting
- Start with Riesling. Taste Kanaan’s Riesling first to see a fresh, lifted white from Ningxia.
- Compare Cabernets. Silver Heights’ The Summit, Pushang’s Chun Hua and Fei Tswei’s Lava Cabernet Sauvignon let you compare one grape from three estates.
- Add something unexpected. Try the Longting Petit Manseng or the Tiansai Chardonnay Muscat.
- Add food. Order a few shareable plates; pairings are only suggestions, and our guide to Chinese wine and food pairing has ideas.
Thinking of a gift? See our Chinese wine gift guide. For a group evening, our private events page has details.
Plan your visit
Vinflow is at 55 Keong Saik Road, #01-01, Singapore 089158, open daily from 3 pm. Reservations are handled through OpenTable, and you can also message us on WhatsApp. Wine selection, vintages and availability are subject to change, so ask the team which wines are pouring that day. Tasting cues are published or typical profiles rather than our tasted assessments. Wine service is for guests of legal drinking age; please drink responsibly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Best Chinese wine in Singapore
What is the best Chinese wine?
There is no single best Chinese wine; it depends on grape, style and taste. Producers such as Silver Heights, Kanaan and Grace Vineyard have been praised by named critics, and the quickest way to find your own favourite is to taste several side by side.
Which Chinese wineries have been recognised by international critics?
Silver Heights has been described by Jancis Robinson as a rising star of Chinese wine. Kanaan wines have been recommended by Jancis Robinson, Bernard Burtschy and Ian D’Agata. Grace Vineyard’s wines have been praised by Jancis Robinson, James Halliday, Wine Spectator and Decanter. Domaine Pushang reports Gold Medals at the Decanter World Wine Awards.
Where can I try award-winning Chinese wine in Singapore?
Vinflow Wine Bar & Bistro at 55 Keong Saik Road, #01-01 carries 32 Chinese wines from 15 wineries, including wines from Silver Heights, Kanaan, Grace Vineyard and Domaine Pushang. Selection, vintages and availability are subject to change.
Which Chinese wine brands can I try at Vinflow?
Vinflow Wine Bar & Bistro's Chinese wine list covers 15 wineries: Silver Heights (银色高地), Domaine Pushang (蒲尚酒庄), Huwei Winery (虎薇酒庄), Fei Tswei (长和翡翠), Kanaan Winery (迦南美地), Xige Estate (西鸽酒庄), Longting (龙亭酒庄), Tiansai Vineyard (天塞酒庄), Grace Vineyard (怡园酒庄), Petit Mont (寸山), Shangri-La Wine Estate (香格里拉酒业), Bauzuan (宝庄), Chapter and Verse (诗百篇酒庄), He Dong Estate (贺东酒庄) and Ease Estate (自在酒庄). Most are from Ningxia, with others from Xinjiang, Shanxi, Yunnan, Shandong, Hebei and Gansu. Selection, vintages and availability are subject to change.
Can I taste several Chinese wines in one visit?
Yes. The Premium Chinese Wine Flight is a $20++ top-up to regular-priced free-flow ordered 5–8 pm, with four different Chinese wines, one glass of each. Refills are not included, promotional packages are excluded, and the line-up is subject to change.