TV Show Details
Air Date:October 13th, 1998
Last Air Date:December 22nd, 1998
Status:Ended
Genres:Drama
Original Language:Japanese
Production Companies:Fuji TV Drama Production Center
Somurie: Grape Wine Expert (1998)
TV Show
Scripted
Plot
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.