In the next three days, Li Feng enjoyed the fun of shooting advertisements. However, if you do this every day, it is estimated that you will be bored. That is, playing like this is a good experience.
Just when Eric Schmidt and the management of Feixun company prepared for the first round of roadshow in San Francisco with the assistance of Morgan Stanley and other investment bank underwriters, Li Feng took people directly to Napa Valley under the call of Michelle Roland, Henry Pino and others.
Wine grapes in Napa Valley begin to grow and sprout after the rainy season in February. The mild spring prolongs the flowering period. Thanks to sufficient sunshine, suitable temperature and windless climate conditions, the fruit setting conditions of wine grapes will be ideal.
Grape fruits continue to grow and mature stably and comfortably in summer. From June to early August, the temperature in Napa Valley is stable and warm without sudden temperature rise, which provides perfect conditions for final picking.
The autumn picking season in Napa Valley is generally not over until October, and then the annual California wine tasting hosted by the California wine industry association will be held about half a month after the end of the picking season.
In November, the large and small vineyards in Napa Valley were basically picked. From entering Napa Valley, the vineyards arranged neatly on both sides of the road are only bare vines and wineries with different shapes, such as stone wineries and wood building wineries.
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In November, groups of tourists from major wineries in Napa Valley gradually became scarce, and replaced by elites in suits, driving top cars and business cars from all over the United States and even around the world. After all, the annual California wine tasting is still very attractive, with rich and wine merchants gathered.
Since the advent of Napa Valley wine, especially since the 1970s, Napa Valley's top hotels have successively launched some top wines that are no inferior to Bordeaux and Burgundy. The annual California wine tasting has become a top party of American upper class society.
Representatives from major families and rich families in the United States gathered in Napa Valley one after another and generously contributed to the wine of the top famous hotels in Napa Valley. Even the American rich pursued Napa Valley wine far more than Bordeaux, Burgundy and other famous hotels. After all, it is the top famous product produced by their own country. There is a sense of honor.
Li Feng's destination this time is Bryant winery in St. Helena. Naturally, it belongs to the famous Napa Valley production area. It was established by Bryant's brother and sister in the 1980s, and Michelle Roland is the brewing consultant of Bryant winery.
Now, Michelle Roland, Henry Pinot and Tom Ford are all in Bryant winery. As for Robert Parker, as the most famous wine tasting master in the world, he has been very popular and busy recently, and has been involved in major wineries in Napa Valley and even California.
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"Here you are, John."
When Li Feng got out of the car and looked at the wine manor in front of him, Michelle Roland's voice came. Turning around, he saw the familiar Michelle Roland, Henry Pinot and Tom Ford, as well as two men and a woman looking at the old man over 60.
"Hi, Michelle, Henry, Tom, you're all here."
"John, let me introduce you to Ms. Barbara Bryant, the owner of Bryant winery, and Helen Terley, the chief winemaker of the winery."
Just after greeting the three, Michelle introduced a man and a woman to Li Feng. She turned out to be the owner and chief winemaker of the winery. She is indeed the most important person in the winery, and Michelle Roland is also the winemaking consultant of the winery.
"Hello, John. I've heard of you for a long time. Now I finally see you." Although Li Feng was very young, the two winery owners took the lead in polite compliments.
"Ms. Barbara and Mr. Terley, I heard Michelle and Parker say before that the wine produced by Bryant winery is top-notch. There has always been a collection of famous products of Bryant winery in my private cellar. I like it very much."
"Really, that's great. It's an honor for our winery!"
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Next, it's natural to introduce each other. In particular, Li Feng brought several women with him this time. After the introduction, it may only give the impression of a romantic youth to the winery.
In addition to the necessary security, Li Feng took several of his women and the six person security team led by Joseph. Accompanied by the winery owner, they joked and walked into the winery.
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"John, try it. This is the wine of 95 and 96 years produced by the winery. The winery will push these two wines out at this tasting. We all think the quality of these two wines is very good, especially this 96 year Cabernet Sauvignon, which is absolutely the top quality."
On the long table, Michelle Roland smiled and pointed to the two bottles of red wine on the table to introduce Li Feng and his party.
Now that they came to the winery, they naturally wanted to taste the wine. They went to the open-air restaurant where the winery usually entertains tourists. At this time, it was just lunchtime. Under the open-air grape rack, they set up the table. Li Feng took his women to the table, accompanied by Michelle and the two owners of the winery.
"Really, I really want to have a good taste. Although my wine tasting ability can't be compared with Michelle and Parker, recently I've learned how to taste red wine. Michelle, Barbara and Terry, I just want to learn from you." Li Feng was greatly interested.
Li Feng really didn't brag about wine tasting. He really studied well in his spare time, and even paid for a professional wine taster to teach himself how to taste red wine.
Although it doesn't cost much energy, after all, it's just a hobby. Perhaps it's due to his abnormal body and control ability. Li Feng's tongue tasting ability is good. In short, although Li Feng can't reach the water bottles of top wine tasters, he has entered the door.
"Well... It's pretty good. It's worth putting in the wine cellar. I'll give 93 points." Li Feng savored the 95 year old Chateau Cabernet Sauvignon and said with a smile.
He has been used to the top famous wines in his private cellar. Li Feng didn't pay special attention to the Cabernet Sauvignon of Bryant winery in 1995. He can only say that the quality of the wine is fairly good.
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The production price of such wine from the winery should reach about 150-200 US dollars. Don't think such wine is bad. In fact, it's not bad. It's also a high-grade red wine. After all, it's only 98 years old.
Dealers get it directly from the winery at such a price, and then transport it to all parts of the world through sales channels. After that, the price should at least double. From agents around the world to terminals, it will be superimposed layer by layer, and finally to the retail end, such as bars and restaurants, the price will be at least $500, 600 or even thousands.
Hearing Li Feng's comments, everyone was surprised. Unexpectedly, Li Feng really had some goods for wine tasting.
"Then John, will you try this?" Michelle Roland smiled and said again after pouring a cup of 96 Cabernet Sauvignon to Li Feng.
“OK...”
Seeing Michelle Roland's appearance, Li Feng couldn't help looking forward to it. He took a sip and tasted it carefully.
"Eh..."
"How?"
"Michelle, Barbara and Terry, congratulations. You have produced a top-grade wine."
"Ha ha... Unexpectedly, John, your wine tasting ability is really good!"
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