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Chapter 38 Wine Tasting

Hu Jianmin waved his hand happily and couldn't suppress his complacent expression: "I'm so happy today. Not only did he have Brother Ling, a friend of many years, but he also met fellow disciples like Brother Wen. It's rare, fate!"

The three of them laughed loudly, and the atmosphere became more harmonious. They sat down again. Wen Yiming breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, they did not show off in vain, which attracted Hu Jianmin's attention. Everything they said would be more influential in the future.

Hu Jianmin suddenly remembered something and asked Ling Tiancheng: "By the way, you said on the phone that there is a treasure for me to see. Could it be the original work of which famous artist?"

"The original works of famous artists?" Ling Tiancheng smiled slightly, and finally got to the point. He looked at Wen Yiming and said, "This treasure is even rarer than the original works of famous artists! Yiming, take it out and show it!"

Wen Yiming stood up, put Long Xiangmo in front of Hu Jianmin, and whispered: "Please hold your eyes!"

Hu Jianmin was curious and opened the red sandalwood ink cartridge with his own hands. His face changed instantly. He quickly put on his gloves, picked up the magnifying glass, and studied it carefully. Ling Tiancheng winked Wen Yiming and started drinking tea leisurely.

"This is……"

"Dragon Fragrance Ink!"

"The imperial dragon fragrance ink used in the Ming Dynasty!"

After a while, Hu Jianmin breathed a sigh of relief, couldn't put it down and stroked the ink ingot, and said excitedly: "A treasure! You can actually see the imperial dragon fragrance ink used in the Ming Dynasty. Fate, a real fate that is rare in a century!"

He carefully put the ink ingot back, closed the cover, and said with satisfaction: "When will I take the photo? I'll go in person!"

"Hahaha! I finally waited for you, brother!"

Ling Tiancheng slapped his thigh and said cheerfully: "I have been waiting for you to say this for so many years. I always wonder when Boss Hu can come to Tiancheng auction in person? I will go to the market to raise the sign with my own hands? I finally waited for this day today!"

"Brother, see what you said!"

Hu Jianmin said a little embarrassedly: "I want to praise you too, but I have never met the baby I like! If I took a fake photo shoot for favors, wouldn't it be even more boring?"

Ling Tiancheng quickly explained: "Just just now, I can only blame Tiancheng for being incompetent and cannot attract real top collectors. But I can't make the decision today, so you have to ask Yiming!"

"Oh? Is Brother Wen the owner?"

Hu Jianmin was stunned, looked at Wen Yiming with a calm face, and smiled and said, "Fate, my brother and I are really destined to be together!"

With a wave of his hand, he said domineeringly: "Brother is willing to bear the pain of giving up love. I, Hu Jianmin, will definitely win the Longxiang Mo!"

"this……"

Wen Yiming was a little embarrassed. In fact, for him, he had achieved his goal. He used Long Xiangmo to meet Hu Jianmin, which was another big connection. Even if he spoke now, the price would definitely not be low, but...

Ling Tiancheng stood up and said a little dissatisfied: "Brother, are you poaching in front of you? This is not authentic!"

"Yiming is my own person. Even if I take photos, I don't need a handling fee. However, it is rare to see a treasure like Longxiang Mo appear. You always have to let Tiancheng feel a sense of existence, right?"

"well!"

Hu Jianmin laughed and said indifferently: "Baby, I am determined to win. When will the auction be called? I will attend in person!"

"Thank you, brother, for your support!"

Ling Tiancheng wanted this effect. As a top collector in China, Hu Jianmin has a huge influence in the province. Tiancheng Auction can use dragon fragrance ink to attract this great god, and its fame has increased a lot.

There is no way, the auction house just relies on high-quality and heavy equipment to survive. Why is it for 15% of the real money? Isn’t it just to buy it with confidence, for convenience!

"That's it!" Hu Jianmin was very excited. Today, he not only met Wen Yiming, but also Long Xiangmo, which was fatal attraction for him, a calligraphy enthusiast.

"Come on, I'm happy today. I happened to ship a batch of red wine from France last month for Brother Ling and Brother Wen to taste it!"

After saying that, Hu Jianmin turned around and went downstairs to get red wine in person. Ling Tiancheng looked forward to it and said, "You can't buy the red wine here even if you have money. You can try it!"

After a while, Hu Jianmin came up, and the servants held two plates and several bottles of red wine. The three of them moved to the side. Hu Jianmin picked up a bottle of wine and started the wine with his own hands.

The beautiful bottle opening action is an art. He picked up a clean white towel, wiped the bottle clean first, and then used the knife on the bottle opener to cut off the bottle seal along the protruding circle of the bottle mouth. Never turn the bottle at this time, because it may "awaken" the impurities that settle on the bottom of the bottle.

After cutting off the bottle seal, wipe the bottle mouth clean with a cloth or tissue, and then insert the tip of the screw drill of the bottle opener into the center of the cork. Be careful not to drill crookedly, as the cork is easily broken.

Then slowly rotate your right hand along the clock direction and drill into the cork, hold the cork with your hand, shake or rotate gently, gently, quietly, and temperamentally. Then wipe the bottle mouth clean with a cloth or tissue before you can start pouring wine.

Wen Yiming quietly watched Hu Jianmin's every move and studied secretly. In fact, tasting red wine is like incense, and it pays attention to the process and ritual sense. No matter how good the wine is, it is a cow who chews peonies and a pearl that is dark!

Hu Jianmin gently poured the red wine into the decanter. The aroma of the wine usually takes some time to clearly emit. The purpose of sobering up is to dispel the odor and miscellaneous odors and oxidize with the air.

Gently shake the decanter with your hand. During the rotation and shaking process, the area where the wine and air contact is increased, accelerate the oxidation effect, and release more of the wine's fragrance as soon as possible.

For five minutes, Hu Jianmin took out three glasses, elegantly poured the wine into one fifth, and invited him, "Two brothers, give me some advice!"

Wen Yiming picked up the wine glass. He had seen a lot of wine tasting knowledge and roughly understood the process. He gently pinched the wine glass with three fingers on his right hand and looked at the color first.

The color of a good wine should be clear and shiny, and should not be turbid. Of course, it is best to observe it on natural light in front of a white background. Usually, the older the red wine, the lighter the color, the younger the color, the darker the color; while the white wine is just the opposite, the older the color, the darker the color, the lighter the color.

The first time you smell the wine in a static state, then shake the wine glass to make the wine come into contact with the air so that the aroma of the wine can be released.

Then put the cup close to your nose, inhale and smell the aroma of the wine. The first time the fragrance is more direct and light, while the second time the fragrance is more rich, strong and complex.

When smelling wine, you should touch your nose into the cup and smell it briefly for a few seconds. Instead of taking a long and deep breath, smelling whether the wine is fragrant? Does it have a pure fruity aroma? Or the smell is coarse, blocked, light, fresh, sour, sweet, rich, greasy, irritating, strong or shy.

Wen Yiming took a deep breath and couldn't help but exclaim: "Good wine!"

"Lafite Manor...1996!"

Wen Yiming closed his eyes, conquered by the complex and wonderful smell of red wine, and murmured to himself: "Black currant... oak... chocolate... and the fragrance of flowers!"
Chapter completed!
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