Going for gold

The 2020 vintage was the standout, sweeping four major honors: Best Wine of China, Best Red Wine, Best of Ningxia, and Best Cabernet Sauvignon.

Born in 1995, the winemaker at the Ren Yi Yuan Vineyard in Ningxia's Helan Mountain region, also made history as the inaugural recipient of the newly introduced Best Young Winemaker award — becoming the biggest winner of the night.

The awards ceremony, organized by Wynn Signature, Wynn's exclusive lifestyle brand, was held in April in Macao with support from the Macao Government Tourism Office.

"Our vineyard is located in the Jinshan subregion of the eastern foothills of Helan Mountain in Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui autonomous region — a boutique, high-quality wine-producing area," Kang says. "While we're not yet as well-known as some of our peers in the region, this recognition for Best Wine affirms our dedication to quality.