Have a cigar garden to play with?

Zhou Fangyuan's heart moved slightly.

Cigar Garden, also called Cigar Manor, is said to be Cigar Manor, but in fact, it is a cigar tobacco plantation, which continues to use the previous title and is called Manor. Cuban cigar estates are important because Cuban cigar tobacco brands are sourced from these estates, for example, Cohiba's tobacco leaves are mainly from nearly a dozen estates in San Juan and San Luis.

There are a large number of cigar estates in Cuba, and the vast majority of good ones are concentrated in the province of Pinar del Río, just northwest of Havana. These include the El Corrojo Estate, the Buddy Estate, the Rosario Plantation, the Alejandro Rovaina Tobacco Plantation, and many of them are private estates. At the same time, many estates are very small, some have only 2 or 3 hectares of tobacco fields. Small plots of land are scattered across the plains, with a total cultivated area of tens of thousands of hectares. The tobacco leaves from these estates are grown and sold to the government, which is actually to the cigar factories, but not only to the Cuban cigar factories.

Before the Cuban Revolution, Big Tobacco owned large areas of land, but now most plantations are relatively small, with only a few reaching more than 60 hectares. In addition to tobacco cultivation, those larger cigar estates also roll cigars, and some sell tobacco leaves. Although the image of Cuban cigars is relatively high-end, you can see when you go to various tobacco plantations to see that in fact, the basic agricultural cultivation is still relatively poor, and now Cuban tobacco fields can produce 2.5 tons of tobacco leaves on almost one hectare, and those small plantations are basically relatively poor. Many plantations are often used to grow fast-growing corn after a tobacco harvest.

However, there are also many cigar estates that are more business-savvy, and many of you have heard of some unknown cigar brands that say that their cigars come from Cuba and are made from Cuban tobacco. Aside from those who use Dominican imitations of Cuban tobacco leaves, there are those who buy tobacco leaves from Cuba or commission to roll tobacco leaves in cigar estates, and most of them come from San Juan.

If you're visiting Cuba, it's a good idea to visit these estates, many of which will tell you that they are suppliers of tobacco leaves and offer the same cigars as Cohiba. Some of them are true and some of them are lies, and it is not unique to the double-digit number of estates that supply tobacco leaves to Cohiba, and as Cohiba expands its production and product line, the number of purchases is increasing. At the same time, no single estate has all the tobacco varieties needed in a Cohiba set.

Kirk recommended one of the many small estates, which were produced in small quantities and were not sold to the public, and the previous owners also smoked their own cigars. If Zhou Fangyuan was willing, he could do the same, just like Kirk.

Most of Cuba has a savannah climate. May ~ October is the rainy season, November to April of the following year is the dry season, the relative humidity is 81%, the annual average temperature is 25 °C, and the annual precipitation is more than 1000 mm. Cuba's climatic conditions have cultivated a diverse variety of tropical plants, with more than 6,500 species of sperms. The forests in the east are particularly extensive, with more than 30 species of palm plants such as king palm. Valuable hardwoods are abundant, including mahogany, mahogany, sandalwood, ink tree, Cuban pine, etc. In recent years, Cuba's forest cover has continued to grow, reaching 27.2 per cent in 2012. Hard-haired rats and various species of bats are widely found in Cuba. Among the 137 species of birds are represented are vultures, hummingbirds, flamingos, wild turkeys, macaws and finch songbirds. All 105 species of reptiles are non-venomous, including Cuban painted turtles, American crocodiles and endemic Cuban crocodiles. Among fish and crustaceans, populations of reef fish, land crabs, sharks, snappers and tuna are quite abundant.

Cuba's territory has a total area of 110861 square kilometers, the terrain is relatively flat, the mountains only account for 1/4 of the total area, there are no independent hills, and the arable land is 66,000 square kilometers, which is conducive to the development of large-scale mechanical agriculture.

Traditionally, in addition to sugar cane and tobacco, rice, seafood, honey, coffee, potatoes, beans, citrus and livestock products have been the main agricultural products in Cuba. Grain is dependent on imports, rationed supply has been implemented for a long time, and agricultural machinery and ploughing cattle coexist.

At one time, 80 percent of the country's food needs were imported, and the annual food import bill was as high as $1.5 billion. In order to alleviate the pressure of pesticide deficiency and environmental pollution, about 60 per cent of Cuban farmers are engaged in organic agriculture with the integration of cropping and animal husbandry, with the support of the Working Group on Organic Agriculture and the various production centres for insectivorous and insect pathogenic microorganisms.

Tobacco is not the most important of all, but it also occupies a considerable place in Cuban agriculture.

In fact, for the development of the tobacco industry, the Cuban government also organizes the International Cigar Festival, which takes place from the end of February to the beginning of March every year, which is a time for cigar fans to celebrate, and the annual Cuban International Cigar Festival is held at this time.

Cuba is known to be a cigar mecca known all over the world. Cuba has been famous for centuries for cigars grown in a unique way that has made cigars famous all over the world, and the Cuban Cigar Festival offers limited edition cigars that are no obstacle for super cigar lovers. The main attraction is the ability to smoke a limited edition cigar that is exclusively available on site, as well as to go to the factory to customize your own cigars.

In 1999, Cuba organized its first cigar festival at the urging of cigar aficionados, and by the 11th edition in 2009, more than 1,500 cigar makers, distributors and cigar aficionados from more than 50 countries had gathered in Havana.

At cigar festivals, cigar aficionados visit Cuban tobacco plantations and cigar factories, and although they have visited several cigar festivals, they have experienced a different experience each time. During this period, a variety of new cigars will be tasted in limited quantities only during the Cigar Festival, and the best brands will be voted on collectively. During the selection, friends at the same table often compete and have their own opinions, which is also a scene at the cigar festival.

In the cigar world, many people are passionate about cigar collecting and look forward to the creation of limited edition cigars every year. The brand's long history and the quality of the ingredients are essential for them to be the best cigars in the world. Like the Cohiba 2004 Premium Limited Edition, etc., have become out of print.

Every year, on the last night of the cigar festival, there is a fixture, and that is a great cigar box auction.

Proceeds from the auction will be used to improve Cuba's public health system.

At the '09 auction, the humidors were made entirely of cedar and mahogany, and filled with hand-rolled cigars. In the end, a humidor dedicated to the collection of high-end Cohiba cigars was sold for 400,000 euros, and the total proceeds from the auction that day amounted to 800,000 euros.

According to the Havana Tobacco Company of Cuba, Cuban cigar exports in 2009 amounted to US$360 million, down 8% from 2008. As a result, they have created milder cigars to meet the needs of female consumers, hoping to break the traditional thinking that only men smoke cigars. In addition, they also plan to use wealthy businessmen from Russia, Brazil and other countries as potential consumers in an attempt to open up the local market.

So, investing in a cigar garden is actually a good choice.

Of course, don't think about how much economic income it can provide, it's very simple, the scale can't go up, and there can't be any expensive tobacco, really good and precious tobacco, the cigar orchard where it is located, it can't be contracted at all, and the Cuban government can't agree to it first. So even if it is contracted, the output is only ordinary cigars, but the difference is that these cigars are all self-produced, which alone is more special, and it is definitely different from the ones bought on the street. Secondly, cigars can be regarded as having a card when they are taken out as gifts, and good cigars are the same as good red wine, which are things that can give face in the circle. In this regard, I have to admit that the country is indeed poor.

It is undeniable that some foreigners can talk about liquor, and perhaps they also like it, but in general, cigars and red wine are still better choices in terms of international exchanges, and in addition, domestic exchanges are almost the same.

"Where's the price?"

Zhou Fangyuan thought for a moment and asked.

"It's not expensive, less than 10 million is fine. ”

Kirk said.

"Okay, that's it, you can help me get in touch, if the contact is done, I'll get one." ”

Zhou Fangyuan nodded, and directly made up his mind.

If you spend less than 10 million, you don't have to think about it, otherwise it's really a bit embarrassing.

After saying this, there was nothing to say later, and after a meal, Zhou Fangyuan said goodbye and left Kirk's villa. Naturally, there will be follow-ups in the later stage, including the acquisition of MGM Pictures, the cooperation with Kirk, and the contracting of the cigar garden, etc., these things will finally give him an explanation, and he will finally get the idea. The specific process, there is no need for Zhou Fangyuan to stare at it alone, he can't keep an eye on it, besides, if he has to deal with everything personally, then what are the people to be hired for?

Also, when it comes to red wine, we have to mention it.

In fact, Brother Xiao Li had approached Zhou Fangyuan before, saying that he wanted to get a red wine winery to have fun, and asked Zhou Fangyuan if he wanted to participate, but Zhou Fangyuan refused.

He is not interested in red wine, just like many people are not interested in white wine, but most people who are not interested in white wine are not used to the pungency of white wine, and Zhou Fangyuan, you don't like the taste of red wine...... Well, it can't be said that he doesn't like it, but he doesn't feel it, and he doesn't know what red wine is good about. Of course, this is just his family's words, and he must not be serious.

In retrospect, it's actually nice to have a red wine winery, just like a cigar estate, which can be used to improve the style.

There are many production areas of red wine, basically the temperature and climate are suitable, and there are many places where you can grow it.

First and foremost, there is no doubt France, which is the home of red wine and the world's most famous wine-producing country, with a number of world-renowned wine regions. Then the domestic red wine is also relatively strong, mainly because of the large output. In the future, red wines such as rice and maple leaf are also good, and there are even top production areas in the world.

In addition to this, there are several countries where red wine is also powerful.

The first to recommend Tai O.

The first place where grapes were first planted in Tai O was in Sydney, but the hot and humid climate of Sydney Farm Bay was not suitable for vine growth. The first commercial vineyard and winery in Tai O was born in the early 19th century, by John MacArthur in his Camden estate 50 kilometers southwest of Sydney, a large number of European immigrants brought ancient European viticulture techniques to Australia, one of them, European gold digger David because of the nostalgia for the grape wine of his hometown, according to the unique climate of Australia, built his first estate in Central Victoria, created the royal Australian red.

His descendants have always been family-run, and all the grapes are harvested by hand, with low yields and high quality. After years of hard work and attempts. Today, the brand has grown to become one of many well-known Australian wine brands. Of course, he is just a microcosm of the boom in Australian wine. Tai O wine is now popular all over the world and has become a representative of New World wines.

This is followed by Chile.

The climate in Chile is very conducive to the photosynthesis of the vines, and the low temperatures at night give the vines plenty of rest, which is the ideal condition for the grapes to ripen and ripen the grapes. The color and aroma are perfect. Chilean wines are rarely affected by grape viruses due to dry summers, and the natural environment. Such a good growing environment is rare in the world.

Although Chile belongs to the new world of the wine world, but in the new world wine, it can be regarded as a relatively long history of winemaking, Chile was first planted in the 16th century, the Spanish first immigrated to Chile, and the grapes landed. At that time, only some varieties were cultivated from Spain, and it was not until the mid-18th century that the French varieties we are familiar with, such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, appeared. Since the fall of dictator General Pinochet in 1989, Chile's wine industry has only begun to flourish, and there has been a lot of foreign investment, improved vineyard cultivation techniques and the introduction of modern equipment for wineries.

Today's Chilean wines, with their excellent quality and good value for money, have carved out a world of their own in New World wines.

In addition, Argentina, Italy and Spain and other countries are very good, but also have their own characteristics, regardless of the difference between the old and new world, the world's main producing countries in each country, the production of red wine has its own characteristics, can not say which is better or which is worse, almost depends on the taste. Those who like it naturally regard their favorite red wine as the best, and those who don't like it naturally don't like it...... This is normal. Zhou Fangyuan has never been very interested in Hongji, he just thought, now that there is a cigar estate, why not get a winery? Brother Li's invitation is still in his ears, and it is not very face-saving to directly refuse before, although the two sides are not in contact much now, but the relationship is not estranged.

So after thinking about it, he still made a phone call to Brother Li.