Somurie: Grape Wine Expert (1998)

After a corporate restructuring, Mr. Ogura, an aging manager, is assigned to run La Mer, a French restaurant in Japan. Joe Satake, a very talented French Japanese wine expert, has been asked by Ms. Katagiri, Mr. Ogura's immediate supervisor, to help. Using his expertise and keen observation skills, Joe is a genius in selecting the right wine for every occasion for his customers. He is very eccentric and has high standards, demanding that the wine be properly handled and appreciated.

First aired

1998-10-13

Genres

Drama

Seasons

1 (11 episodes)

Status

Ended

Directed / written by

Mamoru Hoshi