From an international city to a lonely mountain village, from a corporate executive to a winery owner, from knowing a little about wine culture to being able to speak clearly and reliably, Zhang Lihui, director and general manager of Xiandao Winery in Penglai, Shandong, sees her career transition as a whole. It happens naturally. Whether she is running a business or starting a business, she always firmly believes that as long as you have the right direction, you must be down-to-earth, responsible, operate with heart, and have enough patience.
An accidental trip to Shandong changed the lives of a couple and set them on a wine-making journey that continues to this day.
Located in Penglai, Shandong Province, a core small wine-producing area Hills and valleys. It is located at the southern foot of Qiu Mountain, It is adjacent to Qiushan Reservoir in the east and Longdai Winery in the north. The winery was founded in 2008. It is a company that combines humanities, art, and ecology A […]
Mystic Island’s chief winemaker oversees every step in the process at one of mainland China’s most promising boutique wineries. “I’m an advocate for ‘small things make a big difference,’” says New Zealand-based winemaker Allen Hedgman, who speaks in relaxed terms of the big difference he has made in the operations of Mystic Island Winery since […]
After a bustling harvest season, with meticulous sorting, pressing and fermenting processes completed, Mystic Island’s wine is now poised to embark on its next journey within the oak barrel. Simultaneously, an enchanting melody fills the air in the winery, instantly soothing our anxious hearts. Each one of us eagerly anticipates infusing our essence into this […]
Snowflakes flutter down gracefully, painting Penglai as an ink wash with profound artistic conception, marking the conclusion of the year 2023. It is said that a snowy year promises a bountiful harvest, and we believe that the grapevines buried beneath the snow at this moment will exhibit even better performance in the upcoming year. We […]
