Core Insights - The county of Gulin, known as the "Hometown of Chinese Sauce Wine," has doubled its sauce wine production capacity in three years, transitioning from a "national poverty county" to a "top county in the West" and aiming for a "national top county" status [1][2]. Production and Economic Impact - Gulin's sauce wine production capacity has increased from 90,000 tons to 180,000 tons, effectively creating a new "Gulin production area" within three years [2]. - In 2024, the output value of Gulin's wine industry is projected to reach 28 billion yuan, accounting for 65% of the county's total industrial output value, with tax contributions of 5.7 billion yuan [2]. - The wine industry has positively impacted local farmers, with those growing sorghum seeing an average income increase of approximately 2,000 yuan per mu, while workers in wine factories can earn an average monthly salary of 8,000 yuan [2]. Industry Development Strategy - Gulin aims to enhance the entire value chain of sorghum, from cultivation to wine production, and extend into packaging, logistics, and cultural tourism [3]. - The county is targeting a total output value of 30 billion yuan from its 25 large-scale wine enterprises, which have collectively achieved an output value of 18.26 billion yuan in the first eight months of this year, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 7.6% [2][3]. - Gulin is also focusing on creating immersive cultural tourism experiences, leveraging its wine culture through various wine estates and offering deep engagement activities [3]. Economic Growth Metrics - Gulin's GDP has been growing at an average annual rate of 8% from 2021 to 2024, with fixed asset investment remaining strong, ranking second in Luzhou city [3].