Sommelier Iwasu's blog

Before COVID-19, we would invite Bokumo's customers and staff on a winery tour every year, which we called an "Adult Excursion." The first time we did this was in 2014....

A carefree trip to Hawke's Bay. I wanted to stay there for a few days in Hawke's Bay. I thought the name was easy to remember, because it's the name...

I want to go to New Zealand soon. But, in order to go, the COVID situation, the store, my radio job. A lot of things need to be sorted out....

Bokumo, which started in 2009, has reached its 13th anniversary. Well, we've had a bit of a stop-and-go period for the past two years, so we can't say with pride...

I went to Tokyo for the first time in a while on Monday and Tuesday. (Sorry for being away from the store for two days.) The purpose is to participate...

Right now, there is a woman in front of me who says, "I want to be a musician." Her name is Kazumina. She is 21 years old and works hard...

"What's the best winery in New Zealand?" This question sometimes comes up at Bokumo counters. Hmm. "Number one" is difficult, isn't it?

Are you familiar with the term "dynamic pricing" ? Hotel rates and airfares tend to be higher on weekends, during Golden Week, and during the Obon holidays. On the other...

A diligent staff member counted the number of posts and told me that this is the 100th blog post . As I wrote the other day, I am a high...

Among Bokumo Wine's lineup is a product called the "Sommelier's Selection Set." Before creating this, I honestly thought, "Wine is a luxury item, so I guess most people would prefer...

"People in Nagoya have a strong sense of local pride." I often hear this at the counter. This seems to be especially true for people who come to Nagoya from...