saidMr. Chen TaiMing, Everyone will think of his vast and magnificent art collection, And for the first time in his life, collecting, People still talk about it: During his studies at National Cheng Kung University in Tainan, I used up my two part-time jobs 600 U. S. dollar, Bought a sculpture at the downtown gallery. The sculpture still stands proudly above him today 1977 A global supplier of electronic components—Inside the offices of the National Giant Corporation. Mr. Chen now has a world-renowned collection of modern and postwar art, And this sculpture is a beautiful starting point for his journey of discovery, Witness his journey through life, frame by frame.

Mr. Chen's interest in wine began through his family; In his youth, Most Taiwanese like whiskey, His family had a passion for wine, Have a different taste. In the business, After starting a four-week tour, He gradually discovered France, Italian and Californian wines, And as 30 A lot of novice collectors did that years ago, Started collecting Bordeaux wines. For a deeper understanding of this science, He devoted himself to learning proper wine appreciation, Familiarize yourself with the idiosyncrasies of different regions and wineries, Take the time to explore and taste the wines yourself, Feel the subtle differences in the texture and taste of each bottle.

After careful study and tasting, Mr. Chen TaiMing came to a conclusion: Bordeaux has a lot of power, The fine, dry tannins are perfect with lamb or beef; But from a culinary point of view, Burgundy wines are more versatile, It is also more in line with his lifestyle in Taiwan, Because Taiwan is an island, The cuisine is dominated by plenty of fresh seafood. He found Burgundy to be more harmonious and refined in taste and texture, Since then, he has stopped following the traditional rules of food and wine pairing—Red wine with red meat, White wine with white meat and fish law, It's based on experience, Pairing his favorite food with his favorite wines in a way he doesn't want to. Mr. Chen TaiMing turned from a collector to a foodie, Reflecting his love of fine wine, It also shows his faith: Fully appreciate the wine, It takes creativity and thought. 「To get a good bottle of wine or a reservation to a good restaurant, If you have money, you can do it, It is not difficult. But knowing how to match the right food and wine is key. What I'm interested in is how can the two work together, intersublimation」, He explained.

While witnessing the meeting of wine and food from all over the world, Mr.  Chen TaiMing continues to purchase and collect Eastern and Western art masterpieces, Continuously enrich the collection of the National Giant Foundation. He often lends his collection to institutions such as the Tate Modern in London and the National Museum of Modern Art in Tokyo, Willing to help promote art and culture; The same principle applies to his meticulous collection of wines from all over the world. Mr. Chen TaiMing has a clear attitude towards wine collection, He searched for all kinds of precious wines, Not to hide them in a wine cellar, Let its web gather dust, It's to open the bottle and taste, Enjoy with the crowd.

Except for eating in the restaurant, Mr. Chen has also recently enjoyed spending money at homes filled with art. He's an excellent cook, At home entertaining friends and family, I tend to cook myself, It is especially good to feast on the iron plate. The carefully arranged table is filled with seasonal fresh baked goods, And the rare wines he selected from the cellar, Always make guests feel at home.

「Every foodie at some point in their lives, All dreamed of owning their own vineyard, Mr. Chen TaiMing is no exception. In devising a wine that would best complement his daily diet, His beloved Burgundy immediately appeared before his eyes. 」

besides, Mr. Chen will also serve his own wine to guests. Every foodie at some point in their lives, All dreamed of owning their own vineyard, Mr. Chen TaiMing is no exception. In devising a wine that would best complement his daily diet, His beloved Burgundy immediately appeared before his eyes. He also remembered the wines that had awakened his unquenchable enthusiasm, As full of life, Distinct hierarchy, Aromas of plums and cherries 1971 Romani Conti (Domaine de la Romanée-Conti) La Tâche, Or rich and harmonious 1976 years Faiveley Musigny. He wanted to buy a piece of land in Bugundi where the climate and terroir were best, And study this carefully for a long time. After years of searching for consultations, He is finally in 2015 years 11 The moon and the winery Domaine Faiveley cooperation, In the Night Hill area (Côte de Nuits) Special garden Musigny Buy a small piece of land, The winery is responsible for growing the grapes and producing the wine, Provide him with regular annual information about the local weather and the state of the vineyard, And supply 25 to 30 box 1. 5 Litre bottle Musigny—His long-cherished dream has come true.

Mr. Chen TaiMing and Paris, Many chefs in places like Taiwan and Japan are sympathetic to each other. He thinks, Dining in the chefs' restaurants is a great opportunity to create memories together. He calls the restaurant ahead of time to ask about the menu, Then decide which bottle to bring with you, Never hang in there. 「I like to share wine with the chef. They often rely on sommeliers to serve wine to their guests, But they don't often experience wine and the dishes they cook」. In addition, He's got a lot of talented young sommeliers, Much of the knowledge about catering is academic, So he is happy to share his first-hand experience with them, Spare no effort to promote talents.