Rebirth

The basic process of the annual California wine tasting is like this. In the first few days, major wineries in California and even the United States applied to participate in the wine tasting. Then, through the scores of major wine tasting experts, the major wineries were basically distinguished. The quality of new wines lays a foundation for the new wine sales of major wineries.

The last two or three days are the final auction and celebration reception. The auction generally lasts for 2-3 days, depending on the specific circumstances. For example, if there are more wines of good vintage and excellent quality, it may be extended.

With the start of the wine tasting, the winemakers and owners of the major Napa Valley wineries around Li Feng greeted Li Feng and left, and went to meet friends in the venue.

Similarly, not only the owners of these wineries, but the many women beside Li Feng were also curious, and then walked into the lively venue accompanied by the security and accompanying staff, and went around to watch the interesting ones. Wine tasting scene.

In addition to wine tasting, there is also an opportunity for exchanges between the wine industry, the exchanges between the winery owners, the exchanges between the appraisers, the exchanges between the winery and the wine merchants, etc., from the latest It can be said that all the characters are very busy.

Generally, the wine tasting is a private gathering. Therefore, it is generally not publicized. The participants in the wine tasting include winery owners, wine merchants, wine appraisers, and some wealthy groups, etc. At the final auction, the Wine Association will invite media reporters to promote it.

Therefore, whether it is the wine appraisal in California or the wine appraisal in Bordeaux and Burgundy in France every year, although you can always hear news of this and that in the outside world, for example, a certain wine has scored a high score or even a perfect score. It is almost impossible for ordinary people to see the wine appraisal.

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It can be said that the wine industry seems to be a bit exclusive, and it is evaluated internally by relevant practitioners in the industry. After the final evaluation, it will be announced to the public. As for whether the outside world believes in the results of wine evaluation, this has never been the case. Issues that internal rating personnel need to consider.

To put it bluntly, for ordinary people, if people say this wine is good, ordinary people can only follow the trend and say it well. The right to speak is in the hands of these wine industry leaders.

As a wine tasting, it is actually very much like a large party gathering. There are a variety of snacks and red wines at the wine tasting. Many small groups are crowded with each other to communicate, make friends, and exchange their own topics.

As the host began to introduce the major wine critics, the first person was naturally Robert Parker, who now has the'first person in wine critics' and the'wine emperor'.In addition to Robert Parker, the remaining two of the world's top three tasters, Ms. Jesse Robinson, and James Shaklin, also came.

It can be said that if any wine can get the top recommendation of the above three wine appraisers, it can make this wine a hot product of the year. In a certain sense, whether the wine can be recognized by the outside world is the top wine appraisal. The teachers have the final say.

This is also the reason why Robert Parker's reputation in the wine world is so high. After all, all wineries hope to be praised by Robert Parker. If it is the top evaluation, it is enough to make an ordinary winery famous and natural winery. 'Qian Jing' is bright.

Of course, in addition to the three major tasters, there are also many unknown wine appraisers. After all, there are so many wineries participating in the wine appraisal, if they only rely on three people to appraise, then I don’t know when. It.

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It is not a simple matter to score a reasonable score for a wine. California wine appraisals are based on the percentile system created by Robert Parker, usually ranging from 50-100 points.

A score of 96-100 is considered a perfect quality, and a score of 90-95 is considered a good wine in the usual sense. In fact, most wineries provide participating wines with a score below 90. If a winery can achieve a score of 90 or more for a long time , This winery must be a top winery.

For example, wineries such as Xiaoying and Harlan have been rated above 90 every year since the 1990s, and many of them have scores above 96. Some vintages are even scored with full marks, and wines with high scores often Able to sell at sky-high prices.

As for red wine with a score of 50 or less, even if it is used as a red wine flavoring in a restaurant, it is generally disdain to use it. Maybe those homeless people and those who are bankrupt and the bottom of society will use it.

In addition to this percentage system, France uses a 20-point system as the standard. Generally, 16 points or more is a long-term standard, and if it is 18 points or more, it is outstanding performance.

"Old Pino, do you know the number of the wine we provide?" Sitting in a corner, Li Feng and François Pino, an old guy, were chatting first, seeing how lively the wine tasting venue was. Many wine appraisers have tasted the red wine in the glass in their hands. After scoring, they put up the cards, poured a glass of water and rinsed them before entering the next round of wine tasting. Li Feng couldn't help but ask curiously.

"John, you don’t know, right? The wine tasting is blindly reviewed. Before the end and the official announcement, no one knows what your own winery offers. You want to know where you provide it. People will answer you."

When Kenny on the side heard Li Feng's words, he immediately glanced at Li Feng jokingly, as if seeing a pair of buns who had never seen the world before, and Li Feng almost threw his fist over.

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"Uh... Kenny, I think we will work out together after a while. Boxing is still a very good sport."

"Uh... John, I think it's fine. You might have forgotten the rules just now. After all, you are now a big man. Naturally such small things can be understood by the people below, right!"

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Li Feng was speechless for a while watching Kenny's appearance of you being very powerful and I surrendered.

"Haha..., John, don’t worry, besides, you should believe in the quality of our wines. Let’s not talk about the famous wineries such as Harlan and Luyue. The second-class Bellinger and Montrene are also The most famous wineries in Napa Valley, including the stagecoach and Bryant, although their reputations are not well-known, but their performance over the years is considered outstanding, you are waiting for the good news." Old Pino smiled and comforted Li Feng.

"Ok..."

After listening to the comfort of old Pino, Li Feng thought that this was the case. He was rather anxious. Looking at the old Pino who was sitting firmly on the Diaoyutai side, Li Feng couldn't help but think that he was still'young'!

"Joseph, so many missing!"

"Miss Sharon, hello."

"I don't need to introduce these two, the famous Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman."

"please...!"

Li Feng was chatting with Old Pino first, and a familiar voice came, but when he looked up, he saw that Sharon Stone was greeting his bodyguard leader Joseph, and then he came first. Behind him is a Hollywood celebrity couple, it is the famous couple Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman.

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"Saran, hello!"

"John, long time no see!"

Li Feng took the lead to greet Sharon Stone and greeted Sharon Stone with a face-up gift. Naturally, in the corner where no one saw the two close to each other, Li Feng lightly pinched the Hollywood star A handful.

Well, although Sharon Stone is now 40 years old, but I have to say that God really loves her, not to mention 40-year-old women in Europe and the United States, in this age, after 30 years old quickly There are a lot of women, and Sharon really can't tell that she is a 40-year-old European and American woman.

The figure is still a bumpy, delicate face, although there are a little crow's feet in the corners of the eyes, it is more mature and sexy.

"Hello, John, it's been a long time. When you return to Los Angeles next time, John, you should come out to get together more!"

"Hehe..., Tom, Nicole, long time no see, hello! As for the party after returning to Los Angeles, I will naturally join if I have time."

"OK, we will send you an invitation letter when we next meet in Hollywood!"

"OK, I have a chance to gather next time!"

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In fact, not only Sharonst and Tom Cruise, but also many Hollywood celebrities were present at the wine tasting, and many of them were directly the owners of the winery, such as the famous Hollywood super director Coppola. Wait, but only three people came to say hello.There is no shortage of Hollywood presence at the annual Napa Valley wine appraisal.