Yellow Moon Imports announces the arrival of Changyu and Changyu-Castel wines from China into the United States. Changyu Winery is the oldest in Asia dating back to 1892 when the vineyard was established with vine cuttings imported from France. The winery has been producing quality wines since then. In 1915 Changyu wines won four gold medals (one for each entry) at the Panama & Pacific International Fair in San Francisco. Varietals currently available in the U.S. include a Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon under the Changyu label and a Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Gernischt from the premium Changyu-Castel line. The Cabernet Gernischt varietal may be unfamiliar to even the most travelled oenophiles. The grape species was exported to China but later became extinct in Europe due to blight. This varietal is planted nowhere else in the world.

Changyu Winery is located in the Shandong region of China along the same latitude as California's Napa Valley. Shandong borders the Yellow Sea and is noted for a long cool growing season. Changyu-Castel is a joint venture between Changyu and the Castel Group, the largest grower and distributer of wine in France and the second largest beverage distributer in the world. This collaboration is producing world class wines from their seaside vineyard in Beiyujia.

The wines themselves are surprisingly elegant and are modeled on European styles but with Chinese sensibilities to pair well with foods. We at Yellow Moon Imports are tremendously excited by the introduction of such a fine quality product from a previously unavailable and unsuspected location.

For additional information, including pricing, please contact:
Darryl Chomin
Pres. Yellow Moon Imports
215-740-4093

Brian McShane
Director Yellow Moon Imports
610-742-7241

www.yellowmoonimports.com