Time flies, and now that the New Year is approaching, family gatherings and gatherings of all sizes are definitely inevitable. The Chinese have been a humane society since ancient times. When the time comes, no matter how far or near the relationship is, there is no reason to come empty-handed.
Preparing gifts in advance has become a habit for most people. Especially in recent years, everyone's living standards have generally improved, and gift-giving has become more cautious. In addition to common fruits, drinks, etc., alcohol has also become the " favorite " of the Spring Festival. Carrying a few bottles of good wine not only expresses your feelings, but also looks high-end and respectable.
Of course, there are too many choices in wine, and choosing the right one is the key. If you buy the wrong one, you will not only suffer a loss and lose face, but also accidentally offend others. So how can you choose a good wine that satisfies your heart?
Next, I will share with you the lessons of buying wine and not choosing. It is a lesson learned from spending money in vain. I have learned not to suffer.
1 Not selected: liquid, solid-liquid liquor
As we all know, liquor can be divided into: solid-state method, liquid-state method, solid-liquid method based on process.
Liquid liquor: Edible alcohol , essence, water
Solid and liquid liquor: Grain, edible alcohol, essence, water
Solid liquor: Grain, water
Obviously, whether it is liquid or solid-liquid liquor, it is not an actual pure grain wine. Drinking too much will not only cause headaches, but also last until the next morning. Therefore, solid-state fermented pure grain wine is the first choice. . After all, it is a Chinese New Year, and it will be troublesome if relatives and friends feel uncomfortable after drinking it.
To put it bluntly, wine containing additives = alcoholic wine = blended wine , so the key to distinguishing the two is the additives.
Common additives in wine include edible alcohol, flavor, sodium cyclamate, thickener , debitter agent , etc. Don’t underestimate these additives, even a veteran in the wine shop will find it difficult to identify them.
If you want to avoid buying blended wine, it is recommended to go to regular large supermarkets and specialty stores to buy it. For consumers, after-sales service is also guaranteed. After all, it is a New Year gift, so it is always right to be cautious.
2 Do not select: "Following the trend gimmick" liquor
With the development of the Internet, new wines are emerging in an endless stream every year, and there are also many following gimmick wines emerging. Their commonality is that the soup is changed without changing the medicine. packaging, stories, etc. are the key to attracting attention . For example, gold foil wine, bamboo tube wine , long hair wine, etc. have attracted attention in the past two years.
Take gold leaf wine as an example. It looks shiny and feels very respectable, but the gold leaf in it is not only harmful if you drink it in your stomach. If you drink it too much or the gold leaf content exceeds the standard, the consequences will be disastrous.
Therefore, when giving gifts during the Chinese New Year, you have to gain face without losing face, and you also have to take into account the quality of the wine. There are indeed many such wines on the market, but you just haven't noticed it. If you don't know how to choose, you might as well look at the following 2 wines as a reference. They are 100% pure grain brewed and produced by large wineries. The quality of the wine is more assured, and the packaging is atmospheric, which is perfect as a gift.
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This superior quality sauce wine has received rave reviews since its release. The rich mao aroma taste has won the popularity of the locals.
The person who brewed this wine was the only son of Moutai's old factory directorLi Xingfa—Li Changshou.
The reason why this wine tastes excellent is inseparable from the three typical styles of Maotai-flavor that Li Xingfa summarized in those years. It not only solved the problem of Moutai being unstable and unable to keep up with the production, but also further promoted the development of the Maotai-flavor . He is also known as the father of Maotai-flavor and won the national special allowance.
Therefore, the craftsmanship of this wine is exactly the same as that of Moutai, and the materials used are particularly strict. Li Changshou selects high-quality red tassel sorghum and mixes it with Chishui River water. The brewing time takes one year and goes through 165 strict steps. Finally, the base wine was stored in the cellar for 5 years and blended with 12-year old wine.
As soon as the bottle is opened, a strong aroma of soy sauce hits the nose. The wine is delicate and mellow, with a cellar aroma that stands out . There is also a hint of old wine fat when you taste it. When you swallow it, it is extremely silky, neither choking nor spicy. After drinking it, you feel comfortable all over, without dry mouth and no headache.
Caitao Fang is in a good location
This wine is one of the famous local wines in Henan. It is made from nine grains and nine steams, four pottery techniques, and finally aging in pottery jars. It has a unique taste and style.
In appearance, the bottle body is engraved with delicate fish patterns, like a gourd; the wine is designed to be layered up and down, with a 70-degree head + 46-degree body.
The taste is soft, but it is also full of punch. The overall grain aroma is more prominent than . It is worth a try, but you need to be careful when pouring the wine. The design of the bottle makes it easy to leak.
That’s it for today’s sharing. Have you prepared your Spring Festival wine in advance?
