Chapter 145: Koloe's call
ps: There is a mistake in the name of the place above, at this time in San Francisco, not Los Angeles, sorry, sorry!
That night, the trio spent one night at the town's hotel, and the next day, the contract was signed in the presence of a lawyer, and from that moment on, the Bokisch vineyard in the San Joaquin and Sacramento River deltas officially changed hands.
The owner of the vineyard had not lived in the vineyard for some time, and only some workers were still tending to the last batch of ripe grapes, when the transaction was completed and the original owner immediately left the vineyard and returned to San Francisco to live with his son.
Now the entire vineyard, including the workers and the last batch of grapes, belongs to Qin Yi, and he also gave the vineyard a new name for the first time: Qin's Vineyard.
Vulgar name!
But there's no way, it's too difficult for Qin Yi to choose a name, Qin's family, it's simple and easy to remember, the wineries under his name and the wines produced in the future are directly this name. Although vulgar, it is destined to be famous all over the world in the future!
The winery has workers who specially clean it and it is very clean. It just so happened that the small hotel was not very comfortable yesterday, Miles and Sara didn't rest well, Qin Yi arranged the room for them to rest for a while, and came to the downstairs living room to read some information.
Located between San Francisco and the Sierra Nevada, the Lodi region has a warm, dry climate and a long growing cycle due to the cool sea breezes of the delta. In addition, the region has a typical Mediterranean climate with a large temperature difference between day and night, which makes the grapes ripe and alcohol-rich and fruity.
Qin Yi nodded, this growth environment is no problem.
Lodi has seven legal viticulture regions (A.VA), mainly sandy loam and granite mother soils, with more than 750 individual grape farmers and 100,000 acres of vineyards, mainly planted with popular and high-yielding red grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Zinfandelle.
According to the information handed over by the original owner of the vineyard, the main variety planted in the vineyard is Zinfandelle. Yielding around 3 tonnes per acre, the original owner's income was mainly from selling raw materials to vintners, and he made only a very small amount of blends for $16 per bottle.
Qin Yi saw this data and shook his head, 16 US dollars, this is the result of not having high-quality grape varieties, if he didn't have spiritual spring water, there would be no profit in running such a vineyard!
But now it's different, and next year we will be able to produce a batch of luxury wines! The last grapes of the year are also about to be harvested. Therefore, there is no need to worry about improving grape varieties this year, and it is not too late until next spring.
While there was still time in the morning, Qin Yi gathered all the workers in the vineyard, how could the workers rest assured that they would not see the newly taken over vineyard, and if they did not make some arrangements, the workers could not work with peace of mind.
Qin Yi rummaged through the information of the workers in the vineyard, and there was a worker named Old Pete who had worked in the vineyard all his life. He was more impressed. Called old Pete and asked him to tell everyone to come to the winery.
The workers were equipped with four-wheeled electric vehicles or mountain bikes, and it didn't take long for the phone call to arrive. Qin Yi greeted everyone, and then made some arrangements, which were nothing more than the daily work of some vineyards, and told them how to work in the past. Now it's business as usual or something.
Finally, Pete Sr. was promoted to vineyard manager, responsible for managing the day-to-day work of the vineyard. According to the information, this old Pete started with his grandfather's generation. Three generations have worked in the vineyards. Qin Yi chatted with him for a while, and felt that he was not bad and more reliable, so he let him manage the vineyard. Anyway, there is no important work, and it is really not suitable to change people in the future.
After sending the workers away, Qin Yi went back to the kitchen to see, there were no ingredients, only some flour and cream, and the others were vacuum-packed beef, Qin Yi was worried about how to eat lunch, but he didn't expect Old Pete to come back again.
"Boss, I don't think you have much to eat here, Mr. Marcos hasn't been here for a while." As he spoke, he removed a basket from the car, which contained some vegetables, eggs, and bread, and asked Qin Yi to secretly praise Old Pete's carefulness. Marcos was the former owner of the vineyard.
"Thank you, Pete, I'm worried about lunch!" Qin Yi took it and moved it to the kitchen, and Old Pete hurriedly followed and helped carry it on the side.
When the vegetables were delivered, Old Pete chatted with Qin Yi for a few words and then said goodbye, Qin Yi wanted to keep him to eat with him, but Old Pete was both happy and nervous and declined.
Qin Yi could see that this old man, who had been a worker in the vineyard all his life, was a bit old-fashioned, and he valued etiquette and humility like the old housekeeper in the old society, so he didn't force it, and it should be good to get along for a long time in the future.
At noon, they fried eggs and beef, made a few simple hamburgers, and the three of them had lunch like this. Sara still has to go to school, and Miles still has a job, so the two of them will go back to San Francisco in the afternoon, and Qin Yi will stay here for a few days.
Amanda called in the evening, three people went out, and only two people came back, which made her a little worried. Of course, I wasn't worried about Qin Yi, but I was afraid that Qin Yi would run back to the ranch by himself and not take her with him! Although she could go to the ranch by herself, it was so much trouble!
repeatedly promised that he would take her with him when he went back, which calmed Amanda. After hanging up the phone, Qin Yi came to the wine cellar, which was full of empty oak barrels, only a few bottles of home-brewed mixed wine left by the original owner were placed on the counter, Qin Yi took out a glass, poured a little, and drank it while watching in the wine cellar.
The furniture and other things in the winery are complete, except for the lack of some ingredients and seasonings, Qin Yi came to the garage, looked at the half-used Toyota car left by Marcos, and complained about whether the garbage truck was worth two or three thousand dollars! But it's a means of transportation, and there is no car here, so he can't pick and choose.
But buying a new car is a good choice, I used to hear people talk about road trips, this time back to the ranch also a road trip?
It's good, it's fresh, and it's a tour.
drove a broken Toyota to the town, first found the car dealership, selected a burgundy Ford Conqueror, the current car, and drove away. As for the broken Toyota, it can't be lost, and the employees can help them drive back to the vineyard and equip it for the vineyard workers to use later.
This off-road vehicle is not very beautiful in appearance, but it definitely belongs to the domineering tough guy faction, and on the way to the supermarket, it has also attracted the attention of many men.
After buying some daily necessities and driving back to the vineyard, a phone call from Kolo made Qin Yi's expected road trip more uncertain.
"Yi, what are you doing?" Chloe still has the same lively voice, but it is more brisk than when she called some time ago, it should be another holiday, she has been busy for a while.
"On the way home from the supermarket." Qin Yi slowed down and made a phone call while driving.
"Sousa on the side?" Chloe asked as she lay on the bed and swayed her calves, seemingly casually.
Qin Yi shook his head and smiled, this girl always had to ask some questions about Susa every time she called.
"No, I'm here in San Francisco, and I bought a vineyard today."
"Wow! You don't even tell me about such a big thing! Chloe jumped up from the bed and was startled, but then he realized that there seemed to be something wrong with his tone, and quickly explained: "Well, well, I haven't been to the vineyard yet." ”
"Do you want to come, then? Hurry, I'll be back in the vineyard for a few days. Qin Yi imagined the eager appearance of Kolo on the other end of the phone, and deliberately teased her. But it's true that he was going to do that.
"But I want you to come to the party with me!" Chloe was entangled, this party is very important, and many Hollywood stars, directors, and investors will attend. Let Qin Yi accompany her, but it has been planned for several days! (To be continued......)