Chapter 226 Wine dregs
Seeing that the academy was opened, Xiangyun and the people below were responsible for handling related matters. Li Anran, who just discovered that an industry was very beneficial to him, was too lazy to talk to the official Tang Dynasty again.
So he directly found an excuse to go back to the upper realm to do business and traveled back to modern time and space. After returning to Island No. 2 from Island No. 5, which maintained its original appearance, Li Anran did not stop for much, so he took his own private jet to Napa Winery.
After not coming for a while, the operation of the winery is still in good condition under Smith's wholehearted management. The third-generation grapes planted before that have passed through time and space have also grown gratifyingly.
"Boss, you're here." Smith, who was making a record of the new grapes that accounted for one-tenth of the total planted quantity in the grape fields, stood up and greeted after seeing someone coming.
"How is it, Smith, these grapes are growing well, right?" Li Anran, who had seen the grape varieties of winery when he came, looked at the obviously lush vines in front of him and said with a smile.
"It's indeed very good, but Boss, growing well now doesn't mean anything. Only after it has produced grapes and is familiar with them can we prove whether this grape is good or bad." Smith, who shook his head, said seriously.
"OK, OK, then let's decide on the winning or losing after the grapes are born and ripe." Li Anran, who knew that this person who was serious about doing business could not be joked, waved his hands and said, "This time I come, I have something to ask you."
"What's the matter? Boss, if you can get it, can you wait for me for five minutes? When I finish the records and return to the office to discuss in detail?" Smith looked at the vine beside him, and hesitated for a while and said.
If this were replaced by other bosses from China, they might feel that the person in front of them was too ungrateful. If there was something to call him, they would come over and listen to the teachings quickly. They had to wait, which was a rhythm of dying.
But after so long contact with the other party, I also know that this person seems to be a little unaware of the world, but as a subordinate, Li Anran will naturally not have a bad impression of such a small matter.
"No problem. Then you are busy first, I'll go to the wine cellar to get some wine." Li Anran, who shrugged, said with a smile, turned around and left.
It was said that it was five minutes, but after Li Anran waited for half an hour before someone came to the winery's office.
"Sorry. Boss, some things have been delayed." Smith, who knew he was late, said apologetically as soon as he entered the door.
"Haha... As long as you work for the winery, I don't mind at all if I wait a little longer. Let's sit down first, let's talk about it." Li Anran, who waved his hand, pointed to the sofa in his office and smiled.
After pouring two glasses of champagne produced by the winery himself, Anran Lee said: "Smith, how do you usually deal with the lees produced after brewing wine in our winery?"
"Royce?" Smith, who had never expected the other party to ask this question, was stunned for a moment and said, "We are currently selling the roe in the winery directly."
"For Sale?" Lee Anran, who tasted the champagne in the glass, asked again: "Does anyone buy this kind of wine residue?"
"Of course, although the rosé looks like a waste, its economic value is still relatively high." Smith said, nodding.
"Oh? Then tell me." Li Anran, who had just checked the relevant information before coming, asked.
"The most valuable thing in the lees is grape seeds. This thing can be refined into grape seed oil through some cold pressing method, with a beautiful and natural light yellow or light green. It is one of the most popular and highly effective varieties of base oil."
"I also know that this grape seed oil has natural and non-toxic properties. The sesoleic acid contained in it can resist free radicals and anti-aging. It helps absorb vitamins C and E, strengthens the elasticity of the circulatory system, reduces the damage of ultraviolet rays, protects collagen in the skin, improves venous swelling and edema, and prevents melanin precipitation."
"The proanthocyanin protects the elasticity of blood vessels, protects the skin from the poison of ultraviolet rays, prevents the damage of collagen fibers and elastic fibers, and maintains the skin's proper elasticity and tension, and avoids the effect of skin sagging and wrinkles."
"This grape seed oil has a strong penetration, is refreshing and not greasy, and is easily absorbed by the skin. It is suitable for any skin type. Therefore, it can be used for children, pregnant women, the elderly, and even athletes, and it is more valuable in the market than olive oil."
I was curious why the boss suddenly asked about this Smith. While telling the information he knew, he thought to himself: "Can Boss also discover the value of wine residue, so he wants to set up a grape seed oil processing plant?"
"Apart from grape seeds, is there any other use for wine residue?" Seeing that the other party was saying something that was not much different from what he knew, Li Anran nodded and asked again.
"In addition to the high value of grape seeds, wine residue can also be used to distillate brandy directly. However, the quality of this brandy is very poor. It is generally called edible alcohol in the industry, which is much worse than normal brandy. In addition, wine residue can also be used to make vinegar." Smith, who was guessing in his heart, said.
"I saw a report before that Australian research found that feeding cows with rhizomes and wine residues can not only increase milk production but also greatly reduce animal biogas emissions. I wonder if this happened?" Li Anran, who gently shook the wine glass in his hand, asked.
"I have seen this news before, and it is said that it can indeed have a considerable effect. But the winery has never tried this, so I need to verify the specific situation before I can know it." Smith said, stunned for a moment.
Lee Anran was not dissatisfied with such an answer. On the contrary, this attitude of not knowing is not knowing, and pretending to understand is very satisfying. So he smiled and said, "Smith, I plan to build a large dairy and beef cattle farm recently. Please come back to check what role can feeding wine residues play."
"No problem, Boss, I'll do this right away." Smith, who put down the champagne glass in his hand, hesitated for a while, and said: "Boss, if you want to invest in a large farm and need an expert, I can recommend someone."
"Oh? That's the best. Let's talk about it, who is it?" Li Anran said with a smile before she could tell Annie about the news about the farm and dairy factory.
"His name is Williams, and I am a very good friend. I used to work in a large farm. Recently, because his boss sold the farm and the new boss has his own people,..." Smith said, who had roughly introduced the situation.
"Let's do this, the farm is just a plan at the moment. Moreover, I plan to open this farm on my island. If your friend can satisfy me and is willing to go there, I think we can have a good talk." Li Anran, who knew that the other party's friend was mostly unemployed, nodded and said.
"No problem, Boss, I will definitely talk to my friend. Please rest assured that he has a very good professional level. But he has a little temper like me, so..." Smith, who got the promise, was happy, but he did not forget to tell the truth about the matter so as not to have any problems afterwards.
Knowing that the manager of the winery in front of him must have found that his personality is not easy to get along with, so he reminded himself to avoid causing an unpleasant comeback at that time. After killing the champagne in the glass in one mouthful, he smiled:
Chapter completed!