Rebirth In Divorce My New Mr. Perfect (by Summer Knowles) novel Chapter 487

"You look so gentle and delicate, yet speak with such authority," the elderly gentleman said admiringly.

"Without decanting, wine's flavor drops a level, affecting the taste. If every server was this unprofessional, the whole wine tasting would lose its original purpose. All the wines would have contracted bodies, losing their initial brilliance," Sarah explained.

The elderly gentleman nodded repeatedly in agreement. "Try these others then."

Sarah didn't refuse, having nothing else to do.

She put down one glass. "This wine tastes immature, like it was rushed out before proper aging."

She set down another. "This one has a strong grape fragrance, but beyond that aroma, it has no taste at all."

"This wine smells and tastes quite good, just the color is a bit off."

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The elderly gentleman watched Sarah with satisfaction - she was expressing exactly what he was thinking.

He led Sarah to a corner, making sure no one could see them, and pulled out a bottle from his jacket.

He held up the bottle proudly. "This is from my private collection. Would you like to try it? I'm almost reluctant to share."

They called over a server and supervised the decanting process. As the red liquid was poured, it created different patterns in the glass.

Just from opening the bottle, Sarah caught the explosive aroma - an rich bouquet of mocha, tobacco, and licorice.

People around her joined in the mockery. "God, how disgusting, she's talking to such an old man."

"Could she be talking to him on purpose?"

"Even if she's trying to solve the Sanders group’s problems, surely she wouldn't resort to a beggar?"

They continued their idle, malicious gossip.

Sarah paid no attention, continuing her conversation with the elderly gentleman. "Sir, why did you bring your own bottle to a wine tasting?"

"I brought a few bottles hoping to find a kindred spirit to share them with. Seems I've found one."