In the long history of drinking wine in China, there are some famous wines that are infinitely beautiful, and once they are out of print, they are not only a sign of the change of the times, but also take away the memories of the old times.
Today, let's travel back together and take a look at those old Chinese out-of-print wines that were once smash hits, but now they are becoming more and more rare. If you've been lucky enough to have tasted more than three of these wines, hey, you're probably going to be the "old man".
Let's talk about the first one, Tongzhou Laojiao.
In Tongzhou, east of Beijing, there is an old liquor called Tongzhou Laojiao, which is a legendary-level existence. The history of this wine can be traced back to the middle of the Qing Dynasty, and it was first specially customized for royal banquets, which is noble enough!
In the 70s and 80s, the wine was a big mess. Brewing it, that's a big deal, and the process is very complicated. Unfortunately, due to the fierce competition in the market and management problems, the wine gradually lost its voice. However, until now, the unique taste has made many elderly drinking friends unforgettable.
Then there is the old sauce fragrance, Guokang 1935
Speaking of which, Guokang 1935 did not spend too much effort on fancy advertising packaging, but relied on a real good reputation and hard quality to make a name for itself in the soy sauce wine circle step by step.
This matter has to start from the 90s, when Guokang Liquor made a bold decision, not to follow the trend and spend money on advertising, but to focus on developing good wine. At this moment, the money bags were tight, but they survived.
More than 30 years have passed in the blink of an eye, and Guokang 1935 was born, and the quality can be comparable to those thousands of pieces of wine. The outside of the bottle is golden, simple and not simple, and it is high-grade when you look at it. The wine in it is even more exquisite, and Moutai has the same origin of materials and craftsmanship, the key is the brewing process, who knows not to boast of a word of exquisiteness! Five years of cellaring and the old liquor blended by Fan Yinghua, the winemaker from Moutai, and hundreds of liquors are carefully selected, so that every drop of Guokang 1935 is the essence.
This wine is nothing just by looking at the outer packaging, but as soon as the bottle is opened, the aroma of the wine is so strong that it goes straight to the nose, and the spirit comes up after smelling it. Take a sip, ouch, the flavor of the sauce is so mellow that it makes people addicted, and it completely conquers him.
The price, you may not believe it, it is more affordable than those OEM goods, and it really saves people money. But it's such a good wine, but it's not very well-known, and many people don't know it. Only those who know how to steal the fun and quietly buy it home to enjoy it for themselves, which sounds strange and uncomfortable.
Dare to be a famous wine with Wuliangye PK, six songs
Liuquxiang wine, the pride of Shanxi, the most special thing is its brewing method. The "six songs" in the name are because of the unique skill of adding and fermenting ingredients six times, and each time the ingredients are carefully calculated, in order to ensure that the wine is intoxicating, and the drink is smooth and mellow.
The taste of this wine is not the same as that of ordinary strong aroma liquor, fragrant but not spicy throat, the taste is mellow, and I want to take another sip after drinking, and the aftertaste can linger for three days.
In the 80s of the last century, Liuquxiang was a star who was popular all over Shanxi and even the whole country, and won a lot of awards. It's a pity that later, the times have changed, the market has also changed, and this good wine has slowly become a memory in the hearts of the older generation.
Let's talk about Beijing Daqu, this wine is called a fire in the north.
It is made of the old traditional Beijing koji brewing method, the wine is strong, but it is very delicate, and the aroma is so strong that you can't forget it when you smell it.
In the 80s, Beijing Daqu was a frequent visitor to supermarket shelves, not only because northerners love to drink, but also because of its unique taste. Later, the fierce competition in the market, coupled with the factory's adjustment strategy, this wine became less and less, and it became a touch of fragrance in many people's memories.
The old wine that slowly disappeared from the public eye, the red grain Daqu
Red grain Daqu, this is a time-honored liquor in Beijing, which pays attention to pure grain brewing, and it tastes soft and does not rush at all. Using the best red grain around Beijing, coupled with the Daqu craftsmanship handed down by the older generation, the wine slowly brewed tastes right, and I want to touch the taste after drinking.
Speaking of which, in the 80s, Red Grain Daqu was a big hit in Beijing. Although it is not so easy to see now, the unique taste still makes many old Beijingers think about it.
For those who love wine and understand wine, those old brands of famous wines are not as famous as they were back then, but behind each brand there is a story, with feelings, and a record of the times. Now when choosing wine, it is not like just looking at the brand and listening to the story before, but more about what materials are used in the wine and how it is made. And really good wines, don't rely on fame to speak, if you also like really good wines, you might as well try these ones.