When I was full of wine and food, I came upstairs and heard that Ding Mengyao came back from France, and I didn't know what good things I brought?

Now I have to drink red wine every day, especially the Bordeaux winery, which is very appetizing. I also have a private wine cellar, and every bottle of good wine is a treasure that cannot be missed.

"Why are you so busy?"

When I entered the door, I saw that the waiter was busy, as if he was arranging a venue?

came to Ding Mengyao, who was commanding everywhere, and quipped: "My eldest lady, are you going to hold an auction?"

"you!" Ding Mengyao glanced at her, and said angrily: "Who is like your old man who is a local tyrant, eating, drinking and having fun all day long, this is not just coming back from the winery, and he has to hold a tasting meeting non-stop." ”

SC Johnson's eyes lit up, and the red wine tasting was looking forward to it: "Do you invite a lot of masters, blindfolded, to judge the vintage and quality based on the smell and taste?"

Ding Mengyao pulled over a chair, sat down to rest, gently rubbed her ankles with her hands and said: "It's not so mysterious, there are very few masters in the club, most of them are vassals and elegant, and they are panicked with a lot of money, how do you say that?"

"Don't ask for the best, but ask for the most expensive!"

Johnson laughed, Ding Mengyao took out a piece of information and displayed: "When you open the door, you always have to do business, the so-called tasting, to put it bluntly, is still to promote red wine, but it is more professional and the audience's consumption power is higher." ”

Blind tasting of the same variety at different price points from different wineries in the same appellation......

Vertical tasting of the same wine from different vintages at a certain winery......

The same grape variety from both regions, comparing Argentine Malbec vs French Malbec......

"As the organizer, first of all, the grade and quantity of wine must be taken into account, and there must be a targeted selection. For those who don't know much about wine, prepare some more popular wines with a light and moderate taste. ”

"If most of the guests are people who know wine, they can decide according to their specific tastes and interests, for example, there are several kinds of wine in the old and new worlds, so as to give everyone a stage for performances. ”

SC Johnson picks up a menu of wines with heavier cheeses, red meats and tomato dishes, and dark chocolate. For white wines, it's best to have softer cheeses, fish, salads, etc.

The simpler the food, the better, such as soda crackers, fresh fruit, pizza, bacon, Italian sausage as the first choice, try to use convenience foods, and avoid those that are difficult to eat.

The place requires sufficient light and a suitable indoor temperature, and 15-20 degrees is the most ideal for wine tasting.

Watch the waiter set the table, the white tablecloth can set off the color of the wine, the decanter, the corkscrew, enough wine glasses, drinking water, napkins, pads, spitting buckets, trash cans, plenty of ice buckets. Specially designed for white, sparkling and dessert wines.

Ding Mengyao sat down and couldn't be idle, and began to plan the process, preparing the wine list and details by hand. The information about each sake is printed out in advance, so that when someone asks a question, you can easily respond to it.

Design all the materials, such as wine lists, tasting records, etc. Wine single drinkers have one serving per person, so that they can have a reference when tasting wine.

Decanting is done 20 minutes before the arrival of the guests so that the guests can be served at any time when they arrive. If there will be masters in the tasting, it is necessary to add a guest rating link to make the wine tasting more interactive, find out the specific preferences of the local tyrants, and make targeted sales......

Full of more than a dozen pages, Johnson shook his head, it is not easy for the rich second generation to make money this year!

Ding Mengyao let out a long breath, rubbed her temples with her fingers, checked them carefully, and said: "Being able to carefully design the time and content of the explanation is the key to the success of a red wine tasting. It is important to know that wine not only shows the enjoyment of sight, smell and taste, but also carries the culture of the country from which it originates, expresses the terroir characteristics of the wine producing area, and reflects the seasonal characteristics of the harvest year. ”

"Putting all of this together perfectly, conveying the story to the participants in just the right way, and giving consumers more spiritual experience than just the senses, is often the magic weapon for this wine to be truly recognized and accepted by consumers in the future. ”

Seeing that the venue was almost arranged, he stood up, gathered the waiters, and began to draw the key points. What standard pouring amount is half of the regular pouring amount, controlled at about 75-90ml, and the whole bottle of wine should be poured about ten times.

If the number of tastingers is 8 to 10 people, at least two bottles of each wine should be prepared. Be sure to stagger the pouring time, after tasting the previous wine, pour another one after 15 minutes, so that the guests have enough time to taste, communicate and record.

Looking at each other's backs, Zhuang Chen admired them, although they were also rich second generations, Ling Na and Ding Mengyao were obviously living more fully. Have hobbies, have a direction worth learning and working on, and have a goal to strive for.

Finally, everything is ready, waiting for the doors to open at 8 p.m. SC Johnson invited the beautiful woman downstairs and chatted while eating Italian food. When you are idle, you can also play with the collection, get some good wine and store it in the wine cellar, and you can drink it if you want.

"Wine collection is not the only thing that can be collected, wine collection can be either a lifestyle or a pure hobby, depending on how much effort you want to spend on it. ”

Ding Mengyao elegantly slice through the medium-rare Australian steak and shared: "As a wine collector, you don't even need to have an underground wine cellar, buy a temperature-controlled wine cabinet, or rent a spot in someone else's wine cellar, you don't need to invest a lot of money upfront. ”

Suddenly thinking of something, he stared at Zhuang Chen, and said indignantly: "I almost forgot, you are always a big tyrant, and you are definitely not bad for money!"

Johnson waved his hand and deliberately pretended to be forced: "Generally, it depends on who you compare with? If you meet Ali's father or Brother Xiaoma, then ......"

"Shut up!" Ding Mengyao said with resentment on her face: "You can't die!"

The two laughed, and Ding Mengyao saw that Johnson was not joking, and continued: "Similar to other collectors, I often suggest that novices who are just starting out should make a budget for the collection in advance, so as not to let themselves forget their true financial situation because of the impulsive pursuit of so-called rare wines." ”

"For example, the average price of a bottle of wine is 100 yuan, and a case is 1200. If you collect one box every month, then the annual investment is 14,400 yuan. ”

"Storing 12 cases of wine a year is a good budget, equivalent to an average of two bottles a week, making it an affordable and affordable option. ”

"Not all wines can be aged, and most are best drunk when they are young. The collection requires strict storage conditions and is taken care of by a special person. Once you're past your peak, your value is greatly reduced. ”

"Wines with high ageing potential are characterized by high tannins, high acidity, good structure and complex taste. I personally recommend the Médoc, Graf, Saint-Emilion, Pomerol and Glass Mart appellations in France. ”

"Then there are California's top Cabernet Sauvignon, Italian Barolo, Amarone, and Classic Chianti, which will not appreciate or appreciate depending on the trend, at least it will not depreciate. ”

Seeing that Johnson listened very seriously, he said with a smile: "Since you play collecting, even if you are a local tyrant, you must learn professionally." The value of a red wine will gradually decline after it reaches its peak, so be aware of when your collection should be drunk or simply sold. ”

"For example, your favourite quality Bordeaux is usually at its peak after 15 years and then it starts to go downhill. Premium Burgundy peaks after eight years because of its wine grape, Pinot Noir, with thinner skins. ”

"Good white wines are also suitable for ageing, and the longer they age, the more complex the flavors. For example, my favorite appellation in Saint-Perre is the Saint-Perre region of the Nord Rhône, with a blend of Marsanne and Husanne, which perfectly blends the strengths of each other. ”

"Even young blends with citrus, lemon and mineral notes, as well as nutty and citrus-like fruit aromas after aging, have the potential to age for at least 10 years. ”

"Since you want to play collectible, I'll tell you about a few king-level characters in the circle?"