"Isn't that Efie, the owner of the Titan Tavern? The Titan Wine was also a renowned wine back in the day. It's a pity that … "
"Yeah, I used to go there often, but it's a pity that it's been lost forever. All that's left is her name."
"I see her every year, but the Titan Wine she brews can't compare to her father's. However, her courage and perseverance are still very commendable."
Some people recognized Efie, and whispered among themselves with a hint of pity in their voices.
For some of the older wine lovers and tavern owners, the Titan Tavern had left a deep impression on them.
30 years ago, the Titan Wine won the gold medal at the first Wine Tasting Conference, and it was a legendary wine back then.
Back then, the Titan Tavern was one of the most renowned taverns in Rodu.
Unfortunately, the legendary brewer died in a robbery 15 years ago, and only left behind a daughter who wasn't even 15 years old. The Titan Wine had been lost ever since.
Even though the Titan Tavern reopened five years later, the Titan Wine that Efie reintroduced was completely incomparable to the real Titan Wine, and it was a huge disappointment to many wine lovers.
Of course, there were also some regular customers who would visit the Titan Tavern from time to time as they took care of the daughter of an old friend.
Efie greeted a few regular customers before taking a seat with a smile on her face.
Meg took a glance at Efie, and was able to better understand her difficulties.
Making a living was only one part of it. Bearing the expectations of the outside world and the glory of her father was the true source of her pressure.
"But what kind of tavern is the Saipan Tavern? I don't think I've heard of it before. "
"Yeah, it sounds like a newly opened tavern. Otherwise, I would definitely know about it."
"That's because you don't know much about them. They're a new rising star in our Rodu, and not many people know about them yet. However, I've heard that their wine is quite good, and even Duke Abraham often visits them."
"There's such a thing?"
"I've only heard about it. He must have brought wine with him. We'll know when the wine is served."
Everyone's conversation turned to Meg, who was sitting beside Efie, and they began to pay more attention to him.
The large church that could hold thousands of people was quickly filled to the brim, and there were even many people standing in the back row.
"Baron Kurt has arrived!" someone yelled.
Everyone stood up.
A white-haired but hale and hearty old man walked in from the door. Behind him were several other old men of similar age.
"The one in the middle is Baron Kurt. He's the vice president of the Wine Association and one of the founders of the Wine Tasting Conference.
The one with the beard next to him is Fergus, the president of the Wine Association. He's a fair and professional elder … "Eiffel introduced the elders to Meg.
The Wine Association was a relatively independent organization, and these elders with their own statuses ensured that the Wine Tasting Conference was relatively fair and just.
As the venue provider, Kurt represented the Wine Conference and gave a short speech to this year's Wine Conference.
"Let's cut to the chase; I know you don't want to hear me ramble on. I just want to know if any new wines have appeared in Rodu during the past year." Kurt smiled, and said, "That's right, I also want to know. Then, let's officially start tasting the wine. I can't wait any longer. "
Everyone below the stage smiled knowingly. This Baron was indeed an interesting person.
At the very front of the church was a platform that was more than a meter tall. Five tables were arranged in a row, and the five judges were seated. Each of them had a large glass filled with warm water in their hands.
The Wine Tasting Conference, as the name implied, was to taste the wines and rate them. Then, the winner would be decided based on the scores.
As for the grading criteria, each judge would use a ten-point system based on the subjective feelings of the five Wine Masters.
It didn't sound strict enough, but as long as the five Wine Masters were professional and fair, this was actually a relatively fair and effective method.
There were more than three hundred taverns participating in this year's Wine Tasting Conference. Because of the large number of taverns, they were divided into groups of five by drawing lots.
In order to reduce other factors affecting the winemakers' judgment of the wines, each group of wines wasn't introduced before they were brought to the stage. They were only revealed after the grading.
A staff member came out with a wine bottle and five small empty wine glasses. He opened the bottle on the spot, then poured the wine into the glasses in front of everyone and brought them to the five judges.
The faint aroma of the wine wafted through the air.
Meg closed his eyes and sniffed. It was a typical sweet fruit wine. The aroma was passable, and there was nothing special about it. It was only slightly better than the home-brewed wines of ordinary families.
The judges lifted their glasses and sniffed. Some shook their heads, some nodded, but their expressions were calm.
Then, they each took a small sip and put down the wine cup in their hands.
"The taste of this wine is passable. It's a bit sweet, but there's still room for improvement." Kurt gave a brief review, then picked up the score board in front of him.
Kurt gave a score of 6, Fergus gave a score of 7, and the other three judges also gave scores between 5 and 7.
"First group, first bottle, Kalus wine from Kalus Tavern. Score: 31!" The host quickly introduced.
Fifty points, a barely passable score.
Meg nodded slightly. He had some recognition of the judges' professionalism.
Not far away, a fatty looked quite happy. Although it was only an ordinary score, it was a few points higher than last year's. Moreover, it was the first wine on stage this year, so it would definitely be remembered by more people.
The other four bottles of wine in the first group all scored between 30 and 40 points. Each time, a judge would give a brief review, which could also be considered as a suggestion.
The judges tasted the wine in small sips. After tasting it, they would rinse their mouths with warm water and occasionally eat some pastries to fill their stomachs. Although there was a lot of wine, their speed was not slow.
"Father, when will it be our turn to drink? And … when can we eat? " Amy looked at Meg and asked softly. This kind of occasion was really too boring for the little guy. He could not help but swallow his saliva a few times while looking at the pastries on stage.
Efe looked at Amy and said with a smile, "Why don't Xiao Ai and Xiao An go play outside for a while? Mara is outside. Let her take you to eat something delicious."
"Okay, okay." Amy's eyes lit up, and she immediately nodded her little head.
Meg turned to look at Irina.
"Let's go." Irina nodded. His mind could completely cover the manor, so there would be no accidents if he let the two children go out for a party.
Anne held Amy's little hand and quietly slipped out of the church.
Fergus put down his glass and commented with a smile, "This is Kalus Tavern's Explosive Wine. The taste is still as explosive as its name, and it brings a pleasant surprise as soon as it enters the mouth. It leaves a deep impression. Moreover, the taste of this year's wine has improved a little. It becomes smoother after entering the throat. It's quite a pleasant surprise."
Kurt also nodded with a smile. "Yes, it's a wine that people can't pretend not to know. Compared to previous years, it has indeed improved a lot."
The judges showed their scores one after another.
"Group 32, third bottle, Explosive Wine from Kalus Tavern. Score: 48! The highest score so far! "The host's voice could not help but raise a few octaves!
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