Chapter 5 Wine and Confidant
"Hi, Mr. Hong, how do I feel like I'm walking in a deep tomb? ”
"Angelie, then you can think of this as another version of the ancient tomb, hehe, what a coincidence, it's funny that both of you have such choppy chests, haha. ”
"Mr. Hong......" Angeli's cheeks were flushed.
Perhaps it was Hong and Zhang's jokes that relieved Angeli's nervousness, Angeli seemed happy, and the two quickly walked through the winding road while talking and laughing, and a huge copper-clad door appeared in front of them.
Hong Hezhang took out the key and opened the door.
When the lights are turned on, you will be greeted by a spacious underground hall of 2,000 square meters, with rows of red pine shelves about two meters high, and oak barrels filled with fine wine neatly stacked on the wooden shelves. In the corner of the hall there is a huge temperature and humidity control device, and a huge exhaust fan is slowly rotating above the wall.
Accompanied by Hong Hezhang, Angeli took a big turn in the spacious underground wine cellar, feeling that her eyes were shaking and her eyes were almost glazed.
"Wow, Mr. Hong, this scene is really shocking, what does that big guy over there do? Control the temperature? Is all the wine in your manor here?"
"Dear Angeli, the room temperature here is constant at around 17 degrees Celsius, the humidity is constant at 70%, and the fluctuation range does not exceed 3%, which is the most suitable temperature and humidity for fermenting and storing red wine and brandy. Here we store the finest red and white wines from our estate, half of which is slowly fermenting with this year's new puree, and this half is the wine that has already been fermented. The mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and Southeast Asia will all be our world in the future!"
Hong Hezhang said as he led Angeli to a row of neatly arranged large oak barrels: "This row is the most abundant white wine in South Africa, the world-renowned Chenin Blanc Blanc. Its taste is very unique, refreshing and bright, sweet and sour, like a bright girl, this wine has a nice name 'girl's heart', dear Angeli, you can taste a glass. ”
Hong Hezhang said, took a wine glass, and then opened the small faucet on the oak barrel, a clear color, like amber, clear and transparent liquid flowed down, and the attractive mellow aroma slowly exuded, like the fragrance of a girl, refreshing and pleasant.
Hong Hezhang took a small cup and handed it to Angeli.
Angeli took a sip and nodded in approval: "The taste is refreshing, with natural acidity, like a young girl, romantic and innocent, pure and lovely." ”
Hong Hezhang also took a glass himself, and agreed while drinking: "The most special thing about Bai Chenan is that the land planted will be deeply imprinted in the white wine produced, which is Bai Shinan produced in the valley of our African manor, which contains the unique floral fragrance and earthy fragrance of the river valley. ”
He led Angeli to a row of huge oak barrels: "This row is our estate-made Red Brand, which has a warm and unrestrained feel, with a mix of blackcurrant, cherry and plum flavours with a hint of spiciness. It tastes hot and passionate, and it is the signature wine of our winery, also known as 'the lust of a young woman', would you like to taste it?"
With that, he unscrewed the small faucet on the oak barrel, took two cups of pink and elixir-like mellow mash, and handed one of them to Angeli.
Angeli took it and took a sip, and exclaimed: "It's so strange, I feel that several flavors bloom on the tip of the tongue layer by layer, the layers are distinct, the taste is different, it is really like an amorous young woman with all kinds of amorous feelings, and the aftertaste is endless!"
Hong Hezhang stretched out his thumb after hearing this, and the words of praise were endless, and he frequently raised his glass to Angeli.
He then led Angeli to an antique cedar shelf with a row of old oak barrels in front of her.
Hong Hezhang showed an indulgent expression on his face, browsing a row of old oak barrels, like looking at a lover: "Here are the fine products produced by the estate over the years, and it is also my collection for many years, here are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Noir, dear Angelie, are you interested in tasting it?"
After Hong Hezhang finished speaking, he looked at Angeli eagerly, full of anticipation.
"Oh, Mr. Hong, I can't wait. ”
After Hong Hezhang finished speaking, he took two exquisite tall crystal glasses and a wine chisel, and gently chiseled the cork on a large oak barrel next to him, and a bright red as blood, mellow and condensed crimson liquid slowly flowed down, and then the whole wine cellar spread the unique condensation and mellow aroma of red wine, fragrant and intoxicating.
Hong Hezhang took two full glasses and handed one of them to Angeli: "This red wine has a very famous nickname in the local area: 'The Lady's Grievance', Angeli, please taste it!" Angeli said thank you, took it and took a small sip, then closed her eyes and savored it, as if she was very intoxicated.
Hong Hezhang put on the cork, then turned around and asked with concern: "How does it taste?"
"Well, 'the lamentation of a noblewoman'? As the name suggests, the wine has a profound and long taste, lingering fragrance, mellow and fragrant, and tastes like a feeling of time solidification, according to my personal guess, the storage time should be more than 25 years, and it is a superb wine in the true sense!"
Hong Hezhang sighed and praised: "Amazing, dear Angelie! is worthy of being born a famous international superstar, and she is really well-informed, this is the famous king of red wine, the most famous Cabernet Sauvignon that has been stored for 30 years!"
Angeli nodded: "I remember there was a movie "A Glass of Wine", in which the heroine Maya had such a classic line: red wine is alive, and it is constantly changing and becoming more complex. The grapes are harvested and made into red wine, which gradually matures to its peak. After that, it began its steady, gradual aging process, like 61 years of life. Many of my Hollywood actor friends in the United States also have their own private wine cellars, and people are appreciating, tasting and collecting red wine, which is actually like savoring life. ”
After listening to her words, Hong Hezhang felt like a confidant in wine, drank all the red wine in his hand, and looked at Angeli's slightly blushing charming face with hot eyes:
"Wine lady, this is a man's eternal pursuit, beautiful Angeli, you are now like this cup of Cabernet Sauvignon that has been cellared for many years, the taste is mellow, fragrant, mellow, after vicissitudes, evocative, is the most rich and mellow taste, I don't know if I have the honor to taste your mellow wine?"
"Oh, Mr. Hong, you drank too much, you can't be flirting with me with red wine, right?"
"Haha, how can this little wine put me down, I'm the famous wine god Hong Hezhang. ”
Angeli smiled: "You're trying to put me down!"
"Haha!" Hong Hezhang smiled and said nothing.