Chapter 2082
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"48 points! That's close to full marks! "
"So strong! Is Reese Tavern's Explosive Wine going to win the gold medal this year? "
There was an uproar below the stage. In the previous 30 groups, there weren't many wines that could reach 40 points, and those that could reach 45 points were even rarer. The Explosive Wine was only two points away from full marks. Based on past experiences, it had a very high chance of winning the gold medal.
Reese Tavern was very famous in Rodu. It was one of the top high-end taverns in Rodu. Although it hadn't won the gold medal, many of its wines had won the silver medal in the Wine Tasting Conference.
The Explosive Wine was Reese Tavern's signature wine. Using the Explosive Wine to compete in this Wine Tasting Conference again and getting the recognition of all the judges showed the ambition of Reese Tavern's owner.
Everyone's gaze subconsciously turned to the middle-aged man sitting in the front row. He was wearing a luxurious golden robe, and his hair was neat and shiny.
"Congratulations, Mr. Boris. Looks like there's hope for the gold medal this year."
The people beside him had already started to congratulate him.
The middle-aged man who looked quite respectable smiled and cupped his hands. He didn't appear to be too excited.
The taste of the wine can only be considered above average. Looks like this wine has something special about its taste. Meg thought in his heart. 48 points was indeed a high score. At least from the previous scores, these four judges were professional and strict.
"The owner of Reese Tavern is very impressive. He has many taverns under his name, and each tavern has many main wines. It's said that he has recruited many impressive winemakers, and has been working hard to develop better wines," Eiffel introduced as she looked at that man with admiration.
Meg nodded, and also took a few more glances at Boris.
People who dared to invest time and money in innovation were all worthy of respect. It was because of their existence that an industry could continue to develop.
And a tavern having more good wines to choose from was also a very strong core competitiveness. This might be the reason why Reese Tavern was still one of the top taverns in Rodu even though it didn't have any gold medal wines.
After the Explosive Wine received a high score, a few other wines received a high score of 45 points.
Most of them were wines that had won the gold medal, but according to the rules of the Wine Tasting Conference, if the gold medal wines of the past didn't have obvious improvements and optimizations, an additional three points would be deducted.
"This law is very intelligent." Meg couldn't help but praise after hearing Efe's explanation.
This was a rule that could constantly encourage outstanding winemakers to improve and innovate. It was also a rule that gave more opportunities to young winemakers.
"The Wine Association is an organization led by wine lovers. In essence, it's a consumer association," Efe said with a smile.
"Won't they get drunk?" Irina, who had been silent all this while, asked the judges on the stage.
It was already the 45th group. Although the wine tasting was done in small cups and sips, with more than 200 different types of wine mixed together, even if one only took a small sip of each wine, it was still not something an ordinary person could withstand.
"The judges' alcohol tolerance is quite good. Under normal circumstances, there shouldn't be a problem. Even if a judge is drunk, there are still a few reserve judges who can go on stage to ensure that the Wine Tasting Conference can continue normally." Ai Fei explained with a smile.
"His alcohol tolerance is indeed astonishing." Meg nodded. His alcohol tolerance was not bad, but he wasn't confident that he could remain sober after drinking more than 200 types of wine.
However, after drinking more than 200 types of wine in a row and having to give comments, the five judges were more or less mentally exhausted. They didn't seem to be as active as they were at the beginning.
"Next is group 50," the host announced. Soon, a staff member brought up a slender black wine bottle.
"It's the Titan Wine!" Efe's body unconsciously straightened. Her gaze was fixed on the bottle of wine held by the staff member.
Meg's face also showed some interest. With the quality of the Titan Wine and 30 years of cellar fermentation, it was naturally easy for it to beat the so-called Explosive Wine.
The audience below the stage was also a little tired. The few wines that they were looking forward to before the Wine Tasting Conference were already out. The suspense had already disappeared. This year's Wine Tasting Conference's Gold Medal was most likely going to be taken away by the Explosive Wine.
The staff member showed the crowd that the seal on the wine bottle was still intact. Then, in front of everyone, he pulled out the wine cork and poured it into the wine cups one by one.
The rich aroma of the wine instantly wafted through the air. That was the elegant combination of the aroma of grapes and the aroma of aged wood. It made the originally dull venue come alive instantly.
"This wine aroma!" Baron Kurt stood up immediately. He looked at the wine cup that the staff member brought over with disbelief.
The golden wine swayed slightly in the crystal cup. It was as dazzling as a gemstone.
"Isn't this … the Titan Wine?! It's brewed by Marcus himself! "Fergus also stood up with a look of disbelief.
Kurt and Fergus's performance and words caused quite a commotion.
The Titan Wine was the Gold Medal wine of the first Wine Tasting Conference more than 30 years ago. It was created by the brewer Marcus. With its unique aroma and incredible strength, it left a legendary figure in Rodu's wine world.
However, after Marcus died in a robbery 15 years ago, the authentic Titan Wine stopped being produced.
Although the Titan Tavern was still open for business, the Titan Wine brewed by his daughter, Efe, was far from the authentic Titan Wine. It gradually became a third-rate tavern.
All these years, the Titan Tavern had participated in the Wine Tasting Conference almost every day. However, they never scored more than 30 minutes. They didn't even reach the passing mark.
They didn't expect that the Titan Wine that the Titan Tavern brought out today would be able to outshine the previous wines just by its aroma alone. It also made the judges and the customers unable to remain calm.
"As expected of the first Gold Medal wine. I'm already a little tipsy just by smelling the aroma."
"It's not just the first Gold Medal wine. The Titan Wine won the Gold Medal three times in 10 years back then. It's the real legend that kept improving."
"The Titan Wine back then was the best wine in Rodu. I can't forget that taste even after more than 10 years. I didn't expect to be able to smell its aroma here today."
"Yeah. It's a pity that a genius brewer like Marcus died so young."
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Efe's eyes glistened with tears as she listened to everyone's words.
It turned out that even after so many years, there were still people who remembered her father and the original taste of the Titan Wine.
Cups of wine were delivered to the five judges one after another. They all had complicated expressions.
Kurt and Fergus were the organizers of the Wine Tasting Conference back then. They were the ones who participated in awarding the first Gold Medal to Marcus. They also witnessed Marcus' research and improvement of the Titan Wine, which led to the legend of three Gold Medals in 10 years.
They didn't expect that 15 years later, a Titan Wine brewed by Marcus would be brought to them again.
"Miss Effie, I respect and love Master Marcus very much. He is a genius winemaker, and more importantly, a persistent and firm winemaker. Even after 15 years, the legend of him and the Titan Wine is still engraved in our hearts." Kurt stood and looked at Efe, who was sitting below the stage, with a complicated expression. "Thank you very much for letting us feel his unparalleled charm again. However, according to the rules of the Wine Tasting Conference, exclusive treasured wines can't be used in the competition. This means that customers won't be able to purchase them in your tavern."
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