The Pretty Eldest Daughter of a Scholar's Family

Chapter 724 Developing New Fruit Wine
Due to limited time, Su Yunduo and Lu Jinkang did not stay in Songhua Villa for a long time. After discussing two matters, they got on their horses and hurried back to Leyou Villa.

Knowing that the eldest princess and the sixth prince were still resting, Su Yunduo hurried to the winery again.

A few days ago, Zhang Ping'an sent a letter to Su Yunduo, saying that he got a new fruit wine recipe from the genius doctor Gu Zhu, and the winery had all the ingredients needed to make new wine except fruit, so he asked Su Yunduo if he could give it a try.

This so-called new fruit wine is actually bayberry wine.

In half a month or so, it will be the season for bayberry to be on the market. The time for bayberry to be on the market is relatively short, and it is not easy to store. If you want to make bayberry wine, you must start making preparations now.

Su Yunduo had drunk bayberry wine in his previous life, so he naturally knew the taste and efficacy of bayberry wine.

Bayberry wine has a unique taste, strong aroma, and sweet taste. It can prevent heatstroke, relieve mild heat, and balance the acid-base in the body, harmoniously maintain health, and improve health.

In Su Yunduo's impression, bayberry wine is brewed from bayberry, white wine and rock sugar in a certain proportion, as long as there are these three ingredients, it is not difficult to brew.

However, the letter Zhang Pingan brought to her used brewing instead of brewing. Su Yunduo didn't think that Zhang Pingan would be confused between brewing and brewing. That's why she came to Leyou Villa today. one.

After meeting Zhang Pingan, the first thing Su Yunduo had to figure out was whether red bayberry wine was brewed or brewed. Zhang Pingan answered her question very clearly and gave Su Yunduo a recipe for making wine: "No. Well, the recipe given by the valley owner is indeed for brewing, not soaking. This is the recipe for brewing bayberry wine that the valley owner gave me."

Su Yunduo took the prescription and looked at it. It simply stated the ratio of ingredients, one catty of bayberry, and twenty yuan of snowflake candy.

Snowflake sugar is used instead of the rock sugar needed for brewing, and there is no white wine needed for brewing wine. It is not brewed but brewed.

Adding snowflake sugar to a catty of bayberry costs [-] yuan. I don’t know what is the basis for the amount of sugar added by the genius doctor Guzhu. Compared with the amount of sugar added in wine, it is less than half of the amount of sugar added. Could it be that the bayberry here is sweeter than grapes?

It has been nearly five years since Su Yunduo came to this world, and he has never had the chance to taste the bayberry in this world, so he has reservations about the amount of snowflake sugar added.

"Does Master Gu have any other instructions?" Su Yunduo thoughtfully put down the so-called formula sheet in his hand and asked with a frown.

Zhang Pingan nodded and said: "Yes, yes, the owner of the valley said that we don't need to worry about the bayberry. He will send someone to bring it, and let us prepare snowflake sugar, dry and clean wine making equipment and manpower."

Su Yunduo raised his eyebrows in surprise, since the bayberry was provided by the valley owner, there is no need to have any doubts about the amount of snowflake sugar added.

Su Yunduo asked some other matters about the distillery, and he paid special attention to the purification of baijiu.

"Master, please rest assured! The new purification equipment has been installed and debugged. The airtightness and cooling performance are better than the previous equipment. The purification capacity has been greatly increased, which can fully meet the needs of the imperial court. Now Brother Chunlei is solely responsible for the liquor purification." Zhang Pingan told Su Yunduo the current division of labor in the winery in detail.

Although it was still some time before the grapes and kiwi fruit matured, Zhang Pingan got out of the white wine purification early because of the bayberry wine suggested by the genius doctor Guzhu, and started the preliminary preparations for fruit wine brewing.

Su Yunduo was very satisfied with Zhang Ping'an's way of taking a step ahead. Zhang Ping'an and Chunlei worked together in the winery, so she really had nothing to worry about.

Naturally, Su Yunduo still has something to say about the bayberry wine, but before confirming the quality and quantity of the bayberry to the valley owner, this confession really cannot be continued for a while.

Regarding how to brew bayberry wine, Zhang Ping'an had his own ideas, but also had all kinds of uneasiness and uneasiness, so he had a special exchange with Su Yunduo on this.

Su Yunduo affirmed some of Zhang Pingan's thoughts on brewing, and also mentioned the characteristics of Zhang Pingan's bayberry brewing, and told Zhang Pingan some precautions.

For example, when washing bayberry, it must be rinsed with running water. The washing time is slightly longer than that of grapes, generally controlled at about a quarter, and the water flow speed must be controlled when rinsing, not too fast, so as not to damage the bayberry.

As for other brewing processes, Su Yunduo asked Zhang Pingan to try boldly according to the grape brewing process.

After talking with Zhang Ping'an, Su Yunduo turned around and went to talk to the genius doctor Gu Zhu.

At this time, there was not much time left for Su Yunduo, and when she saw the owner of the valley, she did not beat around the bush but came straight to the point: "Thank you, the owner of the valley, for bringing new wine to the winery, but I just wonder how the bayberry taste of the owner of the valley is? How many are there?"

Since the miraculous doctor, Gu Zhu, proposed that Leyou Winery brew bayberry wine, he naturally already had the source and quantity of this bayberry in his heart. Seriously, since Su Yunduo came to Leyou Villa, he has been waiting for Su Yunduo to ask him about these things thing.

Hearing Su Yunduo's question at this moment, he said with a faint smile, "This red bayberry is of good quality and taste. The flesh is multi-core and small in moisture, and the sweetness and sourness are moderate. The place of production is in Chouzhou, which is about [-] to [-] miles away from here. Last year's production A few days ago there was news that this year's bayberry harvest is at least [-]% more than last year, and the price per catty is around [-] cents."

The price of fifteen cents a catty is really not high, but the distance of seventy or eighty miles gives Su Yunduo a headache.

Although seventy or eighty miles is not far away, red bayberry is even more delicate than grapes, and mature bayberry cannot withstand the bumps of the carriage.

Xu Shi saw what Su Yunduo was thinking, and the divine doctor Gu Zhu smiled slightly: "The loss during transportation will be borne by the other party, you just need to make preparations for wine making."

Since the owner of the valley is so determined, Su Yunduo is not a person who loves to be entangled, and he will determine the quantity he needs with the owner of the valley.

"One thousand catties, isn't it too much?!" When Su Yunduo reported the amount he needed, the owner of the valley was taken aback.

Su Yunduo pursed his lips and smiled lightly, with a rare hint of pride on his face: "Leyou Winery has never had to worry about sales, only fruit."

"Shouldn't you try brewing a small amount first, and then sign a supply contract with the production area for the next year when you succeed? You want so many bayberries all at once, so you don't have to worry about losing money if the brewing goes bad?!" He broke into a cold sweat, afraid that Su Yunduo would go bankrupt because of his proposal.

"Please rest assured, the owner of the valley. Even if there is an error in the brewing process, Zhang Pingan has a way to remedy it, and there will be no loss." Su Yunduo has great confidence in Zhang Pingan's brewing ability. There is her!

Just as he was about to say goodbye to the owner of the valley, Su Yunduo suddenly remembered that it was the season when a large number of mulberries were on the market, and there were many people in the streets and alleys of the capital carrying baskets and selling them.

Mulberry is a high-quality fruit used to make wine, but the small quantity of mulberries sold in the streets and alleys is really not suitable for wine making.

Since the owner of the valley can find bayberry for her, maybe he can really find a place for her to produce a large amount of mulberries.

The mulberry wine brewed from mulberry fruit can be said to be the best among fruit wines. It has the effects of nourishing, nourishing and nourishing blood, and is rich in various biologically active ingredients and nutrients.

Drinking mulberry wine can not only improve women's cold hands and feet, but also has the effects of nourishing blood, strengthening the body, nourishing the liver, nourishing the kidney, and improving eyesight.

In addition to brewing, mulberry wine can also be obtained through brewing.

Its brewing and brewing process are similar to other brewing and brewing processes of fruit wine.

If the fruit is selected well, the yield of the brewed mulberry wine is quite high, which can reach about [-]%.

After listening to Su Yunduo's question, Master Gu, the genius doctor, didn't think that Su Yunduo was whimsical. As a doctor, he naturally knew the benefits of mulberry to people. fail.

Leyou Winery has purified baijiu and has a precedent of successful brewing. He is really looking forward to this mulberry wine.

It seems a bit late to find the source of mulberries only now.

Besides, mulberry is more delicate than red bayberry. Ripe mulberry fruit will soon go bad if it leaves the tree. However, there are few people near the capital who grow mulberry trees and raise silkworms. It's a four or five car journey, and the mulberry will probably be almost damaged if it is transported from this distance.

After being reminded by the genius doctor Guzhu, Su Yunduo also felt that the transportation of mulberries was a problem, but the mulberry wine had already entered her heart, so it was impossible for her to give up just like this.

"There should be some people planting mulberry trees in a small amount near the capital, otherwise, where do the mulberry fruits sold in the streets come from?" Su Yunduo muttered unwillingly.

"Master wants to buy mulberry fruits? There are some. There is a mountain seven or eight miles away from our village, which is full of mulberry trees! The mulberry fruits in his house are big and sweet. Now is the time to pick them. If the master wants to Yes, I'll let my grandson go and buy some." Su Yunduo's muttering was just heard by Peng Zhuangtou who was passing by, and he hurried over and said.

Su Yunduo was very pleasantly surprised. If you can buy mulberries nearby, this year, besides bayberry wine, you can have another kind of fruit wine!

She really wanted to rush over to see the big and sweet mulberry fruit in Peng Zhuangtou's mouth, but she probably didn't have the time.

It's not too early, it's time to escort the eldest princess and the sixth prince back to the palace.

But with Lu Jinkang escorting the eldest princess and the sixth prince back to the city, Su Yunduo felt that he should be able to stay here for one more day. ,

Thinking of this, Su Yunduo also went to discuss with Lu Jinkang in this way: "...I want to go and see, if it works, our winery can have another kind of pretty good fruit wine. My husband will protect the eldest princess and the sixth prince to go back , I will only stay here for one night at most, and I will definitely return home tomorrow, is that okay?"

Lu Jinkang gave Su Yunduo a serious look, can he not agree?Of course I can't, I can only sigh in my heart, hug Su Yunduo into my arms, I don't know if I can sleep without Ruanxiang Wenyu in my arms tonight.

Sending off the eldest princess and the sixth prince, Su Yunduo, accompanied by Peng Zhuantou, Zhang Ping'an and Chunlei, took Ziyue and Chunyu, who was specially left for her by Lu Jinkang to run errands, and of course the genius doctor Guzhu. Benpeng Zhuangtou said the mountain.

Seven or eight miles was not far away, and within a quarter of an hour, they arrived at the foot of the mountain Peng Zhuangtou mentioned.

The so-called mountain is actually just a hillside. At the foot of the mountain there is a small village with a dozen families. When they heard the sound of cars and horses, someone came out to welcome them.

Peng Zhuangtou has been the head of Zhuangzi in the western suburbs for some years. The Zhuangtou of this Zhuangzi is surnamed Wu. He is a thin old man.

When Wu Zhuangtou came out, his face was obviously full of surprise, but when he saw that it was Peng Zhuangtou, the surprise on his face faded away at a speed visible to the naked eye, but he welcomed him into Zhuangzi. .

"Is this old guy not welcoming us?" Peng Zhuangtou reached out and thumped Wu Zhuangtou.

Wu Zhuangtou shook his head, although he was a little listless, he still forced a smile and said: "Where is it, you old guy can step on the ground, it's too late for me to welcome you! Come on, everyone, sit down, I will let you People serve tea and fruit!"

After exchanging pleasantries, the tea and fruit were brought up, and the fruit was naturally the special mulberry fruit in Zhuangzi.

The mulberry fruit here is indeed bigger than ordinary fruit, similar to the mulberry fruit in the previous life.

Su Yunduo picked up the fruit and tasted it slowly, the sweetness is not bad, and the juice is relatively full, I don't know if all the fruits on this mountain are the same as this one, if they are the same, it is a good fruit for making mulberry wine!

Seeing Su Yunduo nod his head slightly, Peng Zhuangtou began to slap Wu Zhuangtou sideways: "Your family's mulberry fruits should be ripe, how are they selling this year?"

"Alas..." Wu Zhuangtou sighed for a long time: "Although in previous years, this season was not considered crowded, there were not too few hawkers who came to buy fruits every day, but this year there were very few. I'm afraid it will rot on the mountain."

Peng Zhuangtou asked in surprise: "Why? Is this year's fruit not as good as previous years?"

Wu Zhuangtou glared at Peng Zhuangtou: "How is it possible! These mulberry fruits are just picked by chance. You have a taste, do you think it is not as good as in previous years?! The weather is good this year, and the mulberry fruits are not only bigger than in previous years but also bigger sweet!"

Peng Zhuangtou couldn't help laughing, Mr. Wu is also a man of a lot of age, and his temper is still the same as when he was young!

Peng Zhuangtou couldn't help but glanced at Su Yunduo again, seeing that Su Yunduo was calm and didn't intend to speak, he knew that Su Yunduo was asking him to talk to Wu Zhuangtou about buying fruit first.

Peng Zhuangtou stopped talking nonsense with Wu Zhuangtou, but said straight to the point: "We are here today to discuss the sale of mulberry fruits with you. You can take us to the mountain to have a look first. Now that it is suitable, maybe we will make it round." You are the fruit of the mountain."

Wu Zhuangtou's eyes suddenly lit up, it was really sleepy and someone gave him a pillow, so he quickly took Su Yunduo and his party to the mulberry forest.

Although these mulberry trees are not real fruit mulberries, the fruits are bigger than the common leaf mulberry, and Su Yunduo can't tell the species of these mulberry trees, but he still takes a fancy to this piece of mulberry fruit.

After some back and forth, Su Yunduo bought the mulberry fruits on this hill.

They agreed with Wu Zhuangtou to start picking the next day, and specially left Chunlei and Chunyu here to guard them. Su Yunduo and his party are going back to Leyou Villa.

"I'm afraid this will be the last year. I don't know if this mulberry tree will still be there next year!" Wu Zhuangtou, who was sent out of the village, sighed to Pengzhuangtou.

This sigh moved Su Yunduo who was about to get into the car. After asking, he found out that the owner of Zhuangzi planned to resell Zhuangzi for various reasons.

During Su Yunduo's trip to see mulberry fruit, not only did he find a source of new fruit wine for the winery as he wished, but he also added a small village called "Mulberry Garden" under his name.

(End of this chapter)