Koshu “flavor of Japan” Koshu- a Japanese wine produced from an indigenous grape variety has gained popularity in the whole world now. This downward hanging pink and bitter grape variety belongs to the family of Vitis Vinifera, is recorded to have been cultivated in Japan for about 1000 years which came from Central Asia. The origin of Koshu grapes is the Caucasus Region in Asia Minor and... 

Wine & Food Create a perfect marriage Wine can usually be taken on its own, but when paired with the right food can make it stand out more, the perfect wine and food pairings can truly satisfy your craving for an elegant, sophisticated, and great dining experience. The old wise saying, “White wine with white meat and sauce and red wine with red meat and sauce,” still applies... 

Natural or Synthetic? There has always been a debate between the use of traditional natural cork and the modern synthetic cork for the wine bottles. The very famous Champagne maker Dom Perignon was the first person to use the natural cork. Since seventeenth century the use of natural cork is in practice. The natural cork can be connected with hundreds of years of tradition, grace, and style. The... 

The direct translation as per answer.com may be “restaurant employee who orders and maintains the wines sold in the restaurant and usually has extensive knowledge about wine and food pairings”. The word So-me-le-yea may sound fancy due the origin of the word but in actual it is your experience and knowledge which gives you the title. There are various methods of being a sommelier and could...