[ for all that the resort is bawdier and occasionally more forceful in their "requests" than suit his fancy, the company he has found himself in has evened the scales. all things considered, it's a rather pleasing vacation he's found himself on. to top it all off, he hasn't had to spend a single mora yet (or whichever form of currency it is they use for trade here.)

he takes the goblet of wine offered to him, bringing it first to his nose in order to breathe in its aroma. sweet, a little fruity. the color, too, is pleasing, translucent and tinged copper-gold.

but instead of sipping from his cup right away, he waits for his companion to make his judgement, content to watch as he drinks and judges, the fluidity of his movements and easy drawl of his voice slowly beginning to paint a picture of the man next to him.

zhongli dips his head and his cup. ]

Very well.

[ his turn to drink and judge, as he carefully lets the cool liquid spread across his tongue and tastebuds before finally swallowing. another moment or two for him to ponder over the words that might best describe the wine and then.... (now for me to repeat what you put in your brackets but twice as verbose.) ]

Mmm. The taste of the wine matches the scent but with more depth, the residual sugar from the fermentation process balancing out the acidity of the grapes themselves. The addition of the effervescence adds a layer of complexity that intrigues the palate. Though this wine would be easily overpowered if paired with most meals, I find it suitable as a refreshing drink on a day like this one.

[ it isn't the osmanthus wine of old but it'll pass. ]