The 26th Class of OIV MSc Ended Study in Eastern Foot of Helan Mountain Region
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2014-06-06 14:40 Source£º
China Wine Online Author:
Li Lingfeng Translator:
On June 4th,the 26th Class of OIV MSc visited Domaine Chandon (Ningxia) Moet Hennessy,COFCO GreatWall Chateau Yunmo,Chateau Helan Qingxue and Silver Heights and ended study in the eastern foot of helan mountain wine region.
The group first visited Domaine Chandon (Ningxia) Moet Hennessy.Shen Yang,the general manager greeted them in French.While visting the winery,the students asked Shen Yang some questions.The winery¡¯s sparkling wine will on market in 2015,but a bottle of its Australia-made Chandon sparkling already impressed them.
After Chandon,they continued visit in Chateau Yunmo.Jiang Tao,vice general manager and winemaker took the students around the massive winery.While visiting,the students offered their constructive ideas on winery design.During tasting of 2013 Italian Riesling white,2013 Cinsault rose and 2013 Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon wines,Song Changbing,reseracher from Ningxia University Agricultural College gave a lecture on frost.In the lecture,Mr.Song introduced early and late frost effects on regionl¡¯s grape vines and some prevention measures like vine burying.
As a star winery,Chateau Helan Qingxue of course is an important winery they won¡¯t miss.Currently,the winery is in technical reconstruction.Winemaker Zhang Jing made an introduction on winery,from name story,its development history to its contirbutions to region development.
Last,they visited Silver Heights.Emma Gao and her husband Thierry Courtade gave them warm welcome.Thierry then shared his experience on cellar management.In their wine club,the family prepared a big dinner for the students.
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After eastern foot of helan mountain region,the students will travel to Beijing and Huailai regions in the next two days.Their study continues.
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