China Wine Crush: Puchang Vineyard Rkatsiteli Xinjiang Turpan 2023

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Senior Editor Zekun Shuai's pick for his latest Wine Crush is the remarkably fresh Puchang Vineyard Rkatsiteli Xinjiang Turpan 2023. While most wines from the scorching Turpan Basin are not typically known for their vibrancy, this white proves otherwise. It is a lightly handled Rkatsiteli – a Georgian grape variety that retains striking acidity and cool-climate character despite the heat, with subtle sliced apple, lime, and mineral notes and minimal wood influence.

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