Chapter 395: I'm Not Made of Paper
It only takes about half an hour from Spring City to the Maitreya high-speed railway, and Lin Dingqiang has never been to see this winery since he got it, and only learned about this winery far away from the capital through the photos sent by Chu Mu every day.
Just as Banna will subconsciously smell the smell of elephants, the few people who just got off the high-speed train seem to smell the fragrance of wine for ten miles, and even the air has become fragrant.
Xin Qing and Guan Lan walked together, and Zhou Jingming stayed in Spring City because he was going to hand over the pigeons, but he promised to come to the winery to have a look after he was done.
Guan Nushan and Lin Dingqiang were discussing Chen Guangwen all the way, for Guan Nushan, Chen Lao is not only a leader on the road of pigeon breeding, but also an elder who has a deep friendship with him.
As for Lin Dingqiang, although it was the first time he had met Chen Guangwen, after learning about his past deeds from Guan and Erren, he was also full of admiration for this older generation of revolutionaries.
It is also very interesting to be able to help such an elderly person live the rest of his life peacefully and comfortably, compared to a charity dinner that is better than nothing.
After the four of them got out of the high-speed rail station, Chu Mu was already waiting on the side of the road. On the day she left first, she returned to the winery to take care of it again, wanting Lin Dingqiang to see that she had lived up to his instructions and run the winery in an orderly manner.
As the northern gate of the Red River, Maitreya has a special geographical environment and a climate that is the envy of countless provinces. More than 100 years ago, a missionary discovered this beautiful little county town, built a church here, and settled here.
Later, it was discovered that the dimensions of Maitreya were strikingly consistent with Bordeaux, so the Gauls brought the best rose honey grape branches from Bordeaux, planted the most delicious grapes, and made the most delicious wines.
And these varieties of rose honey are extinct in Bordeaux, and this piece of Maitreya is the final swan song.
However, the concept of red wine is generally not high among Chinese people, just like the identity of Chu Mu's sommelier at the beginning, which only circulates in the circle of a small number of people. In addition, there are many ways to make wine, and most of the grapes that are not of good quality are sent to tin tanks about 10 meters tall for storage.
And the Maitreya red wine that can really be put on the card is still cellared in oak barrels, just like famous foreign wineries.
Oak barrels are imported from Gaul, each worth 1~20,000 yuan, and after 3~5 years of use, the essence of oak is used up, and the barrels are eliminated.
However, there is no problem of elimination here in Lin Dingqiang, and the oak barrels used up by Maitreya Winery will be sent to Jing A to continue to age Cao Le's fine wine. Over the past month or so, Kyo A has developed new craft brews such as bourbon barrels and rum barrels.
Although it is not yet on sale, according to Cao, the craft beer that has passed through the barrel will be combined with a more complex, softer and fuller body to create a new taste and style, and will surely become the new darling of the craft beer circle.
"Xiaolin, we'll be quiet later. After Guan Nushan got into the car, he still said uneasily: "Old Chen can't be sloppy in this matter. β
Lin Dingqiang nodded, "Don't worry, Uncle Guan, if it's really not suitable, we will go back to Spring City to find it after we release the pigeons." β
"That's all there is to it. β
Chu Mu drove the car, and after hearing the half-cut conversation between the two, he asked curiously, "Chairman, is there something wrong?"
"Does the winery have a good room?" Lin Dingqiang said directly in order to dispel the doubts in Guan Nushan's heart: "I am going to let a respected senior come over and stay there. β
"Yes. Chu Mu nodded firmly, "The rooms in the winery have always been good, and the leaders near Maitreya will also choose to stay when they come to investigate." When the meeting arrives, you can see if you can meet the requirements. β
Lin Dingqiang nodded with satisfaction, and then said to Guan Nushan: "Uncle Guan, look. Things will definitely work out. β
"You do things, I don't worry. Guan Nushan smiled with satisfaction.
Xin Qing looked out of the car window all the way, she had already thought before setting off that although this trip was the first trip for the two, Lin Dingqiang was inevitably social. It's just that she didn't expect that from the beginning of landing, Lin Dingqiang often couldn't see people, and he was busy.
However, Xin Qing didn't say much, in her opinion, men should have their own careers, and now that she has a big belly, she doesn't want to worry about this leisure, and it is also a good choice to look at the scenery calmly.
The vehicle gradually drove towards the edge of Maitreya City, Lin Dingqiang's winery covers a total area of 700 acres, which is not the largest among the many Maitreya wineries, but the grape varieties are very complete.
In addition to a small amount of rose honey, varieties such as Shiraz, Chardonnay, and rosΓ© are also available. Of course, since the winery changed its name to Rongshan, the red wine in the cellar has not been sold to the outside world except for the one when it was sold to Wang Kaifu, and it has become a special supply for Lin Dingqiang's banquets and private drinks in Beijing.
Chu Mu helped Lin Dingqiang adjust the staff of the winery, and paid compensation to two-thirds of the employees, so that they could find another way to make a living. Only the most capable twenty or so people were left to continue to stay in the winery to complete the previous work.
Since it is not sold to the public, the work of the winery is also very leisurely, except for the picking season, most of the time is spent monitoring the quality of the red wine that has been put into the barrel, and of course, receiving inspections from leaders at all levels.
About twenty minutes later, the vehicle parked smoothly at the gate of the winery.
Lin Dingqiang, who had just gotten out of the car, saw Rongshan's signboard glowing in the autumn sun, and a smile couldn't help but appear on his face.
"Chairman, Boss Guan, please come here. Chu Mu respectfully invited: "I'm ready, you guys rest first." β
Xin Qing's face was a little unsightly, and she tugged at the corner of Lin Dingqiang's clothes, "Lao Lin, I'm a little uncomfortable." β
Lin Dingqiang looked at the somewhat pale face, and his heart suddenly rose to his throat, "What's wrong?"
Xin Qing didn't care about her image, she snorted a few times while holding on to the car door, and said intermittently: "I seem to be motion sickness." β
Lin Dingqiang's brows immediately furrowed, "Chu Mu, where is there a hospital nearby?"
"There's a county hospital in town. Chu Mu was also taken aback, "I'll take you there." β
Xin Qing waved her hand, "I'm really motion sick, I want to lie down for a while." β
"Or ......" Lin Dingqiang was afraid of the well rope after being bitten by a snake for ten years, looking at Xin Qing's uncomfortable expression, he said tentatively: "Let's go to the hospital and have a look?"
Guan Nushan laughed on the side, "Xiaolin, are you too nervous?" Xin girl was sick at first glance, Guan Lan's mother was like this back then, and she vomited as soon as she got pregnant in the car. Chu girl, you go get some hot water and bring some sour things. β
"Okay, Boss Guan. Chu Mu hurriedly ran in.
Xin Qing was also amused by Lin Dingqiang's panic, "Old Lin, Uncle Guan is right. Don't be so nervous, I'm not made of paper. β