American Ranch

Chapter 145 The Vineyard

When Qin Yi came up with this idea, making money was the second priority. He mainly wanted to get himself out of this matter. He didn't want to be targeted by this Amanda, otherwise he would be annoyed to death by being nagged by her all the time.

"That's a good idea!" Sara tried her best to divert Qin Yi's attention, "Amanda, Yi's farm has many Chinese tourists, and there are also many American tourists. There must be many people who like your design."

At this time, Miles felt that he could no longer pretend to be dead. It would be unethical for Qin Yi to fall into the pit of fire just now and keep silent. Now that the situation has turned around and he keeps silent, he would be such a jerk!
Therefore, he quickly expressed his opinion: "Yes, Amanda, think about it, there are so many tourists there, how many styles can you design every day? This is much more convenient than at home! You have a good style design Talent, then more people should know about it!"

Amanda was a little moved after hearing what the two said, and looked up at Qin Yi, wanting to confirm whether what Miles and Sara said was true.

Qin Yi wouldn't be stupid at this time, so he nodded suddenly. Anyway, let's pass this level first. When we arrive at the ranch, there will always be tourists who want to try to change their appearance.

"Aha, Miles, don't think I don't know what you're up to! But since there are so many people waiting for me, well, Yi, when are you going back to the ranch? I'll go with you!" Aman Da glanced at Miles, with a look of seeing through, and then looked at Qin Yi, a little impatient to go to the ranch.

Sara couldn't stand it any longer, she smiled at Qin Yi apologetically, and pulled Amanda with her little hand under the table, "Okay, okay, Amanda, Yi has to go to see the vineyard, you should sort it out in the next two days Put your own harvest, there will be a lot of people lined up for you to design the style when you arrive at the ranch, so don’t make mistakes.”

"You are right. Although I am very confident in my ability, I still have to prepare. This is a respect for tourists!" Amanda nodded, and then began to eat very quickly!

Qin Yi heaved a sigh of relief, and was a little grateful to Sara for speaking for him. This girl is much more reliable than Miles!As for Miles, ha, brother kindly wanted to help you, but you pushed him into the fire pit!

Another day to send you a "big gift"!
Qin Yi glanced at Miles who was secretly watching his reaction, the mysterious smile on the corner of his mouth made the old guy feel a little bit of a bad premonition!Qin Yi didn't pay much attention to him, and ate his lunch as if nothing had happened, talking to Sarah about some interesting things.

But in this way, Miles felt uneasy eating.This guy smiled wryly in his heart. He was not afraid of Qin Yi getting angry. It was just a joke among friends, but today he tricked him. A mysterious smile can clearly know this!
We have been friends for a few months, and Miles is a real estate agent who has to deal with all kinds of people. He is very accurate in judging people. Although Qin Yi is a bit lazy, that is, he does not like to socialize, but he is very good at calculating others. It's insidious!

Maybe he is plotting against himself right now!
It seems that you have to be careful when you walk in the future!
But at least it's better than asking Amanda to design a weird look for himself every day. Miles comforted himself psychologically, and at the same time, he was thinking of countermeasures. How can he pass the level of Yi?

Qin Yi took a sip of the soup, glanced casually at the frowning Miles, and saw him unconsciously biting the hamburger, and felt a little refreshed, "Small sample, dare to trick me, I won't be able to eat lunch now!"

Sara rolled her eyes wide and smiled. She could guess Miles' worry, and Qin Yi's thoughts were also obvious, but she didn't plan to take too much care. It doesn't hurt feelings when friends cheat. She was happy to see lively!

After eating lunch under various thoughts, Amanda immediately ran back to the room, furious and frank.Miles washed up, and Sarah took Qin Yi to visit the villa.At 2 o'clock in the afternoon, the trivial matters were put aside, Qin Yi and Miles went to work and went to Napa County for investigation.

Sarah had nothing to do and went with the two of them.And she doesn't want to stay at home, lest Amanda have some whimsy to experiment with herself!
The three of them ran for more than an hour in a Ford Explorer and came to Napa Valley.

Napa Valley is famous for producing the best Cabernet Sauvignon. The price of vineyards with particularly good quality costs US$50 per acre, and generally US$30 per acre.Therefore, it is very unwise for Qin Yi to buy a vineyard here. With spiritual spring water in his hands, he can buy a vineyard anywhere suitable for growing grapes, and he can produce high-quality grapes!

I came to Napa Valley mainly because Qin Yi wanted to see the famous grape variety Cabernet Sauvignon here.In fact, the few vineyards selected by Myers are not here, but in Sonoma County, where the grape variety Pinot Noir is also very famous, but the land price is relatively cheaper, with a maximum of 18 per acre. about ten thousand dollars.

However, this is still much higher than Qin Yi’s psychological price. Fortunately, there are many grape-growing areas in California. The vineyards in Mendocino County are around 6 US dollars per acre, and the price in Lodi is even lower, at 3 US dollars per acre.Miles told Qin Yi all these situations, without hiding anything.

Qin Yi memorized the name Lodi. If Lodi's vineyards don't satisfy him, he will go to Oregon.

Myers does have information on several vineyards in Oregon, where they also produce high-quality grapes, but the land price is only about 3 US dollars, and this year there was a pest infestation in southern Oregon, which made the price of vineyards in the pest-infested area drop. Not a lot.However, when Qin Yi bought a vineyard, he still had to deal with the pests. It was a bit troublesome, so it was best to buy it from Lodi.

The three visited several vineyards including To Kalon Vineyard and Fort Ross Vineyard successively, and tasted Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Chardonnay and other grape varieties, but Qin Yi didn't taste any of them. Come out, specialized wine grapes, bitter and astringent, sour teeth!

But the particles are full and round, which can be seen at a glance.

According to the vineyard manager John, the price of Cabernet Sauvignon produced in Napa Valley last year was 6000 US dollars per ton, and the Cabernet Sauvignon produced in the entire Napa Valley reached 6.7 tons. The output value is almost 4 million U.S. dollars, and the output value of the brewed wine is even more huge!
After gaining a lot of knowledge, Qin Yi and the three went to Sonoma County to investigate, and finally came to the Lodi area.There is a 279-acre vineyard listed for sale here. Miles has some information, and Qin Yi is very interested after reading it.

"Yi, if you really want to get involved in the vineyard industry or even the red wine field, you'd better buy a good vineyard. In general, like the vineyards in the Lodi area, it is basically impossible to produce high-quality wine grapes! Compared with yours For a large ranch, the income of ordinary vineyards is dispensable, and you have to work hard to manage it, it’s not worth it!”

Strolling in the vineyard, before meeting the owner of the vineyard, Miles persuaded Qin Yi earnestly.Because Qin Yi thinks this vineyard is very good and wants to buy it.

"I know, Miles, I'm not impulsive, don't worry!" He knew that what Miles said was right, most people who want to invest in vineyards, or even get involved in the field of red wine, have to consider what Miles said. talk.But I am not an ordinary person, with Lingquan water in hand, ordinary quality grapes have a counterattack time!

"Yi, I don't want to earn more commissions, I don't want your investment to go in! How about this, I don't want commissions for this business, you think about it, ordinary vineyards are really nothing to you A high rate of return can only trap your liquidity!" Miles was a little anxious, he really regarded Qin Yi as a friend, and he didn't want to see his investment fail.

"Don't worry, Miles, when I was able to transform the farm into a pasture, I wasn't afraid that I would lose money if I bought the vineyard, and the worst would be to resell it after a few years!" Qin Yi patted him on the shoulder, feeling grateful in his heart His persuasion, but plans are not to be said.

Miles was taken aback when he heard this, and remembered that when Qin Yi remodeled the farm, everyone looked down on it, but in the end it proved that Qin Yi had a unique vision.Maybe he really has some plan that he doesn't understand.

"Well, if you insist."

The vineyard includes 112 acres of plantations, 80 acres of plantable area, and a manor with winemaking equipment, wine cellars, storage rooms, etc.After a full visit and bargaining with the owner of the vineyard, Qin Yi finally bought the vineyard for US$800 million.

So far, the old Qin family's industry has touched the field of vineyards and red wine.

(End of this chapter)