Exploring China's Finest: The Story of Chapter and Verse
Feb 18, 2025
The Origin of Chapter and Verse
The title "Chapter and Verse" draws its inspiration from the poem "The Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup," penned by the esteemed Tang dynasty poet Du Fu.
Much like poetry captures the essence of wine, this brand represents a harmonious blend of Western and Eastern artistic traditions, historical craftsmanship, sophisticated techniques, and exceptional quality, resulting in a timeless masterpiece. "Chapter and Verse" conveys a rich complexity, embodying both boldness and subtlety, intricately shaped by climate, grape variety, and soil, culminating in a symphony of flavors that evolve over time.
As the passage of time unfolds, life is defined by "Chapter and Verse." "Chapter and Verse" weaves enchanting narratives from the land to life, revealing them one by one.
"Chapter and Verse" serves as a tribute to the ingenuity of the Chinese people and honors the winemakers who dedicate their passion and effort to every drop of wine. "Chapter and Verse" presents the allure of Chinese wine to enthusiasts around the globe.
Prime Location and Ideal Conditions
Canaan Wines' vineyards are positioned in the Huailai region of Hebei, China, at a latitude of 40°N and a longitude of 115°E, merely 80 kilometers from Beijing. Following an extensive 24-month assessment of China's prominent grape-growing areas, an international consulting team selected Huailai in 2006.
The vineyards are located on both banks of the Guanting Reservoir, with elevations ranging from 498 to 1050 meters. They enjoy a temperate continental monsoon climate, abundant sunlight, and considerable temperature fluctuations between day and night. The reservoir plays a crucial role in moderating temperature and humidity year-round, reducing the effects of extreme weather and pests, thus providing optimal conditions for cultivating wine grapes.
Commitment to Quality and Sustainable Viticulture
Canaan Wines has always viewed vineyards as the cornerstone of its growth since its establishment. The company employs intelligent agricultural practices and sustainable vineyard management techniques to guarantee the production of top-quality wine, while the picturesque vineyards offer a stunning visual experience.
Six Core Principles of Excellence
Canaan Wines adheres to six key principles:
- Rigorous monitoring of grape maturity.
- Harvesting at night to maintain the flavor and freshness of the grapes.
- Hand sorting to guarantee the quality of the fruit that goes into the tanks.
- Careful winemaking process with fermentation conducted in small containers by vineyard and grape variety.
- Combining batches of base wines to enhance the characteristics of different grape varieties and terroirs.
- Maturation in specially chosen oak barrels to enrich the wine's complexity.
End-to-End Quality Control and Sustainable Practices
Canaan Wines oversees the quality of production right from the source by creating a premium nursery foundation and expertly managing the soil, grape cultivation, and winemaking techniques. Their commitment to excellence and sustainable practices not only guarantees the success of the "Chapter and Verse" brand but also plays a significant role in the promising future of the Huailai region and the Chinese wine industry.
Canaan Wines Achieves International Recognition
In 2023, Canaan Wines achieved a significant milestone by being featured in the "World's Best Vineyards" Top 100 list for the first time, securing the 80th position. This marked the inaugural appearance of a Chinese winery on this prestigious list.
On November 4, 2024, the annual "World's Best Vineyards" list was revealed in the UK, with Canaan Wines once again representing China as the sole winery from the country, this time ranking 77th.
Later, on December 23, 2024, the "James Suckling Top 100 Chinese Wines" list was published, highlighting Canaan Wines' Chapter and Verse Reserve Syrah 2019, which was honored as the Chinese Wine of the Year, achieving the top rank.
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