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Volume 2 Contents: le vin #6: Wine Knowledge le vin #7: Chatelaine le vin #8: A Lie le vin #9: Flowers le vin #10: Wine that Opens le vin #11: Gate to the Past -End Column- Freedom of Wine, Araki Jo Select: Wine for Tonight
Page 1 le vin #6: Wine Knowledge
Page 2 Year 2002--- Paris, France Bordeaux area---
Page 3 Neyrand Wine Shop
Page 4 Man: Um... Kana: Oh, hi! Kana: How may I help you? Man: Do you work you? Man: I see you a lot in the university library. Kana: Yes, but what do you need...? Are you looking for a particular wine? Man: Huh?
Page 5 Man: Wine!? Man: Oh yeah, I guess this is a wine shop... Man: Um... Man: I'm Jean. Man: And you? Kana: ... Jean: Well, there are so many types of wine, I don't which are good. Jean: And they must be expensive too. Kana(thought): ... Kana(thought): Then why did you come to a wine shop?
Page 6 Neyrand: What is it, young one! Do you want to know about wine? Kana: Mr. Neyrand! Neyrand: Do you? Jean: Huh...? Uh, I guess. Neyrand: Ok! Neyrand: Choosing a good wine starts with choosing a good shop. Neyrand: You can tell just by the appearance.
Page 7 Neyrand: First of all, the wine have to be stored properly. The stores that allow direct sunlight to touch the wines are no~~~ good. Neyrand: Look! My store cares more about the wine than the customers, so it's all dark. (side) The shades are perfect! Neyrand: Inproperly stored wine becomes all~~~ spoiled! Neyrand: Some may sell spoiled wine for cheaper, but I will never do that. Jean: I...I see... SFX: *Glance* Neyrand: Don't look away! Neyrand: Of course it's important to have a wide selection. Neyrand: But more doesn't necessarily mean better. No matter what, there are two key points.
Page 8 Neyrand: One, how many types of champagne there are, How much they are, And whether the prices are marked higher or lower than the manufactures' retail price. Neyrand: You can tell by looking at the pricing in the stores*. *In Japan, for example, checking to see how much a Dom Perignon retailed at 16,800 yen is sold for. Jean: Well, I prefer wines that are a bit cheaper... Neyrand: Yes, cheap wines are important too! Neyrand: Two, how many types of Cabernet Sauvignon red wine below 14 euros (about 2000 yen) available is a key point at determining if a shop is geared toward the average consumer. Neyrand: In addition, the cheaper the price range, The more the store clerks' wine knowledge are being tested. Jean: That's right! Jean: The question lies in the clerks. Jean: For example, Jean: The name of the young woman over there.
Page 9 Jean: She looks Asian, but exactly where she came from. Jean: And whether or not she has a boyfriend. Neyrand: Fufufu... Jean: Ah! Neyrand: You like her, don't you? Then you can get her with this question. Jean: Oh! Jean: Really?
Page 10 Jean: Uh, um... Neyrand: First pick a suitable white wine, and ask "is it slightly sweet?"... Neyrand: Listen, recent white wines use grapes after they become ripe. Neyrand: Subtle differences in the amount of sweetness present within is unexpectly not well-known. Neyrand: In other words... Kana: You must know a lot about wine if you can ask a question like that! Neyrand: It will be like that! Jean: Alright!
Page 11 Jean: Is this, Jean: Slightly sweet? Kana: Huh? Kana: That is Chateau d'Yquem, Kana: The world's most famous sweet dessert wine... Jean: Huh!? Neyrand(thought): Of all things, he chose d'Yquem. Neyrand(thought): What an unlucky fellow...
Page 12 Neyrand: Kana... Neyrand: Aren't you being a bit too cold to the customer? Kana: But he really doesn't seem to cares about wine at all.
Page 13 Neyrand: That's not true. Neyrand: That guy over there, He really wants to open up a bottle of wine with an important person. Kana: What... Kana: So that's why...
Page 14 Kana: Sir, Kana: I believe rather than which, the most important thing, Kana: About wine is how you enjoy it. Jean: How I enjoy it? Kana: Yes. Jean: Well, having a meal at a fancy restaurant, and then taking a walk along the riverbank... Jean: Taking about the future, Jean: While gazing up at the night sky. Man: Let's get married. Woman: Yes.
Page 15 Kana: You really are a nice person. Jean: Huh!? Jean: R-really? Neyrand: But aren't you still a student? Neyrand: You probably have never ordered wine at a proper restaurant before. Jean: No... Neyrand: Let's see. Neyrand: Do you want to go to a restaurant with her and practice? Jean: Huh!?
Page 16 Jean: Um, there's no need to do something so, Kana: I'll be happy to. Jean: What!? Kana: I'm Itsuki Kana. Jean(thought): It's... Jean(thought): It's a miracle!
Page 17 Neyrand: If that's decided, we need to talk about what to order. Jean: Yes! Neyrand: First, you need to be clear with the sommelier. For example... Jean: I see!
Page 18 A few days later---
Page 19 Jean: Ms. Kana, Jean: I've been told the main points, so leave the rest to me. Kana: Please try your best. Jean(thought): The sommelier... Jean(thought): Is here! Jean(thought): Seems like, Jean(thought): Sommeliers are pretty full of themselves...
Page 20 Man: Here are the menu and the wine list. Jean(thought): Don't rush it, Jean(thought): And make an impact... Jean: You! Jean: What brand of glass to you have? Man: Brand of... Man: Glass, sir?
Page 21 Kana: ...No, he probably meant a glass of champagne. Kana: So brand of champagne. Man: We have Veuve-Clicquot... Jean: Then we'll have that. Jean(thought): ...And that will give me more time, Jean(thought): To check the wine list! Jean(thought): Fufufu, I'll start with sparkling wine, and then white and red dessert wines. Jean(thought): Wine I know of are expensive! Jean(thought): Cheaper ones, I've never even heard of them. Jean(thought): Hm~~~ and that's quite a dilemma!
Page 22 Jean(thought): But, Jean(thought): I have just the thing to choose with! Jean: Watch! Text: Ruler SFX: *Tap* Jean: France's Bordeaux area and Medoc area are the longest. Jean: I'm determining which countries, areas, and grape types information take up the most space in the wine list!
Page 23 Jean: And that marks this restaurant's best wine! ...Isn't that right, mister sommelier? Man: Ah, that's true... Man(thought): What's with this customer... Jean: In addition, the cheapest wine from the longest descriptions is what the sommelier chose the most meticulously. In other words... Jean: When in doubt, go for this! Man: ...Um. Man: But what would you like for your meal?
Page 24 Jean(thought): Oh crap! Restaurants are not only about the wine... Kana: It's a good idea to think about more than just the wine. The most simple is, Kana: White wine goes with food that are white in color. Red wine goes with food that are red in color. Kana: A light-flavored wine for a light meal, and a profound wine for a rich meal. Kana: A simple wine for a simple meal, while a complex wine for a complex meal. Jean: But I know about food even less than wine. Kana: Then you can just ask the restaurant staff. They will tell you about the details. Kana: Choosing the same type of wine used in the food, or wine from the same area is popular, isn't it? Man: Yes.
Page 25 Jean: Hm~~ That may be a good way to order... Jean: But in the end, Jean: There is an ultimate wine order that I didn't want to make. Both: Ultimate wine order? Jean: Um, I wrote it down... Jean: Anyone even without wine knowledge would look cool, Is what the old man told me... Kana: ! Kana: Um...if possible,
Page 26 Kana: We would like have a few types of wine by the glass. Jean: Yeah... Jean: That's it~~~! Jean: Sigh... Jean: I should have said by the glass from the very beginning if I knew it would turn out like this. Kana: And I told you before, didn't I? Kana: How you enjoy wine is more important than what you have.
Page 27 Jean: No... Jean: What's even more important, Jean: Is who you drink it with. Kana: You're right.
Page 28 Kana: Your mother must be very fortunate to have a son like you. Jean: Mother? Kana: Your hospitalized mother is finally getting out, and you would like to celebrate with wine... Text: This is a practice for that, isn't it? Jean: Wait a second! Jean: Who told you that nonsense...?
Page 29 Neyrand: Hello, sir~ Neyrand: How do you find the food and wine? Kana: Mr. Neyrand! Jean: Why are you here? Neyrand: Well, Neyrand: This is my restaurant <3
Page 30 Neyrand: And this is the bill for today. Jean: Old man~~~!! Neyrand: By the way, Kana. Neyrand: I'm thinking of getting uniforms for my store. Kana: Uniform? Neyrand: I'm sure there will be more young people asking you about wine from now on. Neyrand(thought): For instance, something like this.
Page 31 Kana: What wine would you like? Red? White? Kana: Or instead, me? Neyrand(thought): And the number of otakus in France has increased as well, so maybe something like this. Kana: Welcome, master. Neyrand: That way, both the wine shop and the restaurant would see more profit~~~ Jean: That's a good idea! Jean: Ah.https://mangahelpers.com/t/cookie-on-fire/releases/28488[English] [Translation] Sommelière 5 by cookie_on_fire2011-03-20T04:54:03+00:00cookie_on_fireadmin@mangahelpers.comReserved for Trinity BAKumA. Do not use without my permission.
Page 1 Text: Restaurant L'espoir--- Kana: The menu for today is... Man: Are you Ms. Itsuki Kana? le vin #5: The Mystery of Wine
Page 2 Kana: Yes, I am... Kana(thought): Why does this person, Kana(thought): Know my name... Man: Hahaha! Sorry, how rude of me. I heard about you from the manager, Mr. Katase. Man: He said the one who recommended British sparkling wine the other day was you.
Page 3 Kana: Ah... Man: Wonderful! So there are still such amazing wine in the world. Man: It seems like you are studying hard about brewery. Man: I came today because I have a favor to ask of you. Kana: Huh... Kana: Me!?
Page 4 le vin #5: The Mystery of Wine
Page 5 Kenichi: He wants you to look for a wine? Kana: Yeah... Kana: He really wants to have another taste of something he drank a long time ago, so he wanted to know if I can help. Man: I will treat you to dinner. Kenichi: Oi oi, we're not a cabaret here. Dates with customers are forbidden. Kana: It's not a date... Kenichi: Naah, it's definitely suspicious. Kenichi: He's going to let you eat and drink, Kenichi: And then take advantage of you. It's definitely that pattern!
Page 6 Kenichi: You seem to be drunk. Then let's go rest at this hotel for a bit. Kenichi: Ihihihi! Jo: Idiot. Jo: He's been an honored guest ever since the establishment of this place. As if he'll do that. Kenichi: But if he's looking for a wine, shouldn't he ask the manager? Jo: You're only surprised because the young part-timer is knowledgeable. Jo: Don't mind the restaurant and go help out Mr. Saeki.
Page 7 Kana: ...Yes sir. Saeki: Sorry for the wait.
Page 8 Saeki: Well, get inside. Kana: ... Kana: A Rolls-Royce... But I'm wearing... Saeki: It's fine, it's fine. Saeki: So~ What would you like to eat?
Page 9 Kana: It doesn't really matter... Saeki: Fufufu~n(note) Saeki: First, champagne before the meal. Kana(thought): Krug Clos Du Mesnil! Saeki: Have you ever tried it before? Kana: No way! It's so expensive. Saeki: Blowfish sushi... Saeki: Meat would probably be the best for young people. SFX: *Pour...*
Page 10 Kana: Um... Kana: That aside, what was the wine you drank a long time ago? Saeki: Oh, that's right. The wine, huh. It must have been more than 20 years ago. Saeki: The flavor... Saeki: It was thick, oily, and had a complex depth. TN: Depth of wine refers to its intensity and complexity of taste. Saeki: And despite all that, it was a fruity... White wine. Kana: So it was a white wine?
Page 11 Saeki: The shade of color was close to gold, and it gave off a feel of ripeness. It had a brilliant fragrance, yet a complex, changing thickness. Kana(thought): A fragrance with a changing thickness... Saeki: But I don't think it was a particularly famous or expensive wine. Saeki: If so, I would have remembered the name. Kana: Do you have any recollection of The source, the design, or the shape of the bottle? Saeki: Hey now, don't you know the most important task for us old people? Saeki: It's to forget. Saeki: That's why the past always shines gloriously.
Page 12 Saeki: Hahaha! This is a complete mystery! Kana: Did it have a hard feel to it, sort of like tasting minerals? Saeki: Maybe it did... Kana: If that is the case, the famous Chablis only uses the Chardonnay grapes with that feel. Saeki: Chablis you say? I wonder what you consider delicious. Kana: Jean Collet is not very well-known, But I think it is a good wine maker. Saeki: I see. Kondo. Kondo: Understood. Kondo: I will be waiting until you come back.
Page 13 Saeki: How is it? A beautiful garden, isn't it? Saeki: I see you're still thinking about it. Kana: Huh? Kana: Yes, of course.
Page 14 Kana: All this... Saeki: Alright, let's eat! SFX: *Split* Saeki: For blow fish sashimi you know, You should to gather them together like this. Saeki: Quickly dip them in the sauce,
Page 15 Saeki: And then eating them...with a pounding heart. Saeki: Woa~h! Saeki: Now, you should try it. Kana: I see... Kana: But what about the wine? Saeki: Hm~~ This one is very nice too... Saeki: But, let's see... Saeki: The sourness of kabozu adds to the deep flavor of the roes, Saeki: Almost like adding in the aroma of sake.
Page 16 Kana: Huh? Saeki: It's fine, just give it a try. Kana: ... Kana: How about traces of grapefruit or summer grass herbs? Kana: Sauvignon brandies would be good in that case. Kana: For wine, there is Loire's Pouilly Fume, or Sancerre. Saeki: Sancerre... Hm, it does feel like it could be something like that. Saeki: Well then, let's open up a bottle of Sancerre tomorrow.
Page 17 Text: The next day--- Saeki: Go ahead, order anything you like. Kana: But... Saeki: Chef, keep on serving her anything that's good. Kana: How about that Sancerre? Saeki: Maybe Sancerre is the closest to what I'm looking for. And it has a moderate price too. Saeki: But it still feels like there's...
Page 18 Saeki: Chef, what is this? Man: It's konowata, The entrails of sea cucumber. Saeki: I see! Saeki: With this, the scent of sweetfish after eating seaweed... Or rather, it gives a distinct ethnic aroma... Kana: If you are looking for something with a distinct aroma, it would be Viognier grapes. Kana: Condrieu is a famous wine fitting that description...
Page 19 Text: The next day--- Saeki: Oh yeah, I guess you have never seen a shark fin this big. Before they dry it, it's thi~~~~~s size. Saeki: Ah, that was a lie. Kana: ... Kana: Um...rather than that, how is Condrieu? Saeki: Delicious. It has a great depth and a fragrance that is unexpected from a white wine. Saeki: But you know, this place is also famous for its dried abalone. Saeki: Their regular wine is good, but they also have good Shaoxing wine.
Page 20 Saeki: Oh, let's have another drink later today at the hotel bar... Kana: N- Kana: No! Saeki: ? Kenichi: Naaah, it's definitely suspicious. Kenichi: He's going to let you eat and drink... Kana: Please stop it! Kana: Are you really looking for a wine? Kana: It seems like you are just trying to string me along!
Page 21 Saeki: ...I am. Saeki: Perhaps you just haven't realized it. Kana(thought): I...haven't realized it!? Saeki: In the restaurant, do you specialize in wine services, Saeki: So in other words, a sommeliere? Kana: ...No, it is true that I work there, Kana: But I have actually never studied how to serve wine. Saeki: Then maybe that's why you don't understand. The only think you're thinking about is wine. Kana(thought): ...!
Page 22 Jo: You were only looking at the wine, While I was looking at the person who drinks it. Jo: ...That's the difference. Saeki: For wine, no matter how wonderful it is... Saeki: Rather than what to drink, Saeki: Don't you think who to drink with is more important? Saeki: I believe that wine is something to share with others. Saeki: Along with a person's happiness, sorrow, love, or hatred.
Page 23 Kana: Did you drink the wine you are looking for together with someone? Saeki: Back then... Saeki: Although it's really long ago now. Saeki: Just during the period when I was most into wine, Saeki: I happened to be acquainted with a young wine importer. Man: Can you determine this white wine by blind tasting? Man: Just the grape variety is fine. Saeki: What a punk, Saeki: To think that I wouldn't even correctly guess the grapes. Saeki: I have invested much time and money into wines you know.
Page 24 Man: Wine...is not something that can be bought with just money and time. Man: The most important thing is love. Saeki: He said this: "You must have love for mother nature..." Saeki: "And the respect for the brewers". Kana: I'm sorry, I too... Kana: Felt that way.
Page 25 Saeki: The wine I'm looking for is the one I drank with him that day. He always brought slightly strange ones, and loved to surprised the chefs at Ginza with them. Kana(thought): Strange wines...surprising others... Saeki: Now, that's all the hints I can give you. Kana(thought): I see. Kana(thought): That's what this was about... Kana: I understand now. Kana: I will be waiting in the restaurant at 7pm tomorrow.
Page 26 Text: The next day--- Kana: Here you are... Saeki: Ho, this must be the one I was looking for? Saeki: I wonder why I think that.
Page 27 Kana: That is because this is California's Conundrum. Kana: There are many wines that use a variety of grapes, Kana: This wine has created its own unique image, And is known for using many types of grapes. Kana: The ones used are Chardonnay, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat, and Viognier. Kana: I believe that it why it is impossible to determine the grape variety by blind tasting. Kana: "Do you understand my true nature?" Perhaps that is a challenge from the wine to its drinkers.
Page 28 Kana: That is why the name is... Kana: Conundrum, which means riddle. Saeki: Correct! Saeki: Even though the name is a riddle, Saeki: The taste is so wonderful that almost everyone can understand. Kana: In that case, please tell me.
Page 29 Kana: Why did you treat me to all the food for a wine that costs about 3000 yen? Kana: In reality, you were not looking for the wine, Kana: But to give me hints to solve this mystery. Kana: Why did you play that kind of game? Saeki: You saw right through me! Saeki: Yes, a random game played by an elderly man. But it was very fun.
Page 30 Kana: Saeki... Junichiro. Kana: Your initials are, J.S. Kana: ...Are you... Kana: Are you my benefactor, Mr. John Smith?
Page 31 Saeki: What are you talking about? Kana: No... Kana: It is nothing. Kana: Then why did you...
Page 32 Saeki: It's not only you. Saeki: If people open up their hearts, you will not be alone no matter where you are. Someone will hlep you. Saeki: If you ever need help, come and talk to me. Saeki: Next time, I will show you my prided wine cellar. Kana: ...Thank you very much. Saeki: You will become a good sommeliere.
Page 33 Jo: Are you happy with this? Saeki: Yeah. Saeki: Who I am... Perhaps it's better to let it remain a mystery for now for her sake. Jo: Although, As a sommeliere, she's still only half-baked. Saeki: Yes. She forgot something. Saeki: Conundrum's first vintage was 1989.
Page 34 Saeki: So there's no way I could have had it 20 years ago. Saeki: ...With her father. Jo: Did she talk about her father? Saeki: Not at all... Kana: I'm sorry, I too... Kana: Felt the same way. Saeki: Although, I see that she has received the most important feelings of being a sommeliere.
Page 35 Saeki: ...That is, the love for wine. Kana: I wanted work that has something to do with wine, But I never thought about it. Kana: A sommeliere, huh.
Page 36 Conundrum It is a white wine produced by the Wagner family from the Caymus Vineyard. They are a leading producer of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes in California. The name Conundrum has the meaning of "riddle", and it implies the question of "can you guess the variety of grapes in this white wine?" to the consumers. The answer is Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier, Semillon, Muscat Canelli, among others. Conundrum can also mean "a difficult problem". With refined aroma from the Viognier, it has a very rich sour taste that one does not get tired of. The wine makes one think that "perhaps the maker wanted to have the high quality taste of Viognier be available for a mid-price range". Viognier is expensive and hard to come by for ones of high quality (it goes for about 240 yen per kilogram in California), so Conundrum blends it together with an abundance of other grape varieties and creates something with similar taste is roughly one-third of the price. The disadvantage of using Viognier is that because the acidity is low with slightly higher alcohol concentration, it has a dull taste. Rather than having it blended with fully ripened Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, they are trying to overcome this problem. This wine is meant to be consumed soon after purchase.
(Photo curtesy of California Wine Trading. The 2005 vintage sells for about 3500 yen.)https://mangahelpers.com/t/cookie-on-fire/releases/27147[English] [Translation] Sommelière 4 by cookie_on_fire2011-01-15T10:30:10+00:00cookie_on_fireadmin@mangahelpers.comReserved for Trinity BAKumA. Do not use without my permission.
Page 1 Dear Sister, TN: Just a reminder, she's not writing to her own sister, but rather to the nun. Time flys when I'm in Tokyo, and it has already been one week since I arrived. Thanks to the Mr. John Smith's help, the things I learned about brewery in the university, And your teachings for loving mother nature, I am getting by somehow. Although I'm still having trouble with some things... If I try my best, then someday,
Page 2 I believe I will be able to meet Mr. John Smith. Now that I think about it, it's almost Christmas.
Page 3 le vin #4: Sommelier Katase Jo
Page 4 SFX: The sound of snapping photos Woman: Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Gondo. Woman: This time, as part of the project called Gorgeous Night, to spend a luxurious night at an urban restaurant, We ask you to evaluate one of them, and thought...
Page 5 Woman: Maybe this one would be good... Picture: Omotesandou, L'espoir Gondo: I see, L'espoir in Omotesandou. Gondo: I heard that place used to be good. Gondo: But you see... Gondo: I am pretty picky. Woman: Yes, I already know that... You are more knowledgeable in the world of men's fashion. Woman: That's why, you can speak however much you want...No, no, It will be popular because you can make criticisms without holding back. Gondo: That's true. After all, food is the frontier of all fashion. Gondo: A restaurant is the place for men to show off their coordination abilities. Gondo: If one were to drink at such a place...
Page 6 Gondo: It would have to be champagne. Noda: Manager! Noda: Mr. Gondo, the fashion critic, would like to feature us in a magazine... Noda: So he would like us to think of a champagne to recommend for the Christmas season! Jo: Magazine you say? SFX: *Scratch* Jo: Tell him no by saying that we're busy at the end of the year.
Page 7 Noda: W...well, that's true, Noda: But he'll be featuring us... Jo: Oi, part-timer. Jo: I need to talk to you.
Page 8 Kana: Is it really alright for me to choose the champagne for our restaurant's menu? Jo: Yeah. Noda: Manager, to make a part-timer like her... Jo: You know a lot about wines, Jo: And you really like them, don't you? Kana: ...Yes. Kana: Wine is something very important to me.
Page 9 Jo(thought): Important... Jo: In that case, you should probably cherish it inside that flat chest of yours. Kana: ! Jo: So, what will you do? Kana: Please let me choose the champagne.
Page 10 Jo: Although, I hope the big-shot would be satisfied with the choice. Kenichi: Good work today.
Page 11 Kana(thought): To pick a champagne that is both delicious and shocking... Kenichi: Hey, part-timer, are you thinking of sleeping somewhere in the corner again today? Kenichi: You're still a girl, aren't you? Kana: ... Kenichi: Part-timer! Kana: Y-yes!? SFX: *Bump* Kana: A-aah!
Page 12 Kana: G... Kana: Good work today... Kenichi: Maybe...I'll treat you to some wine. Since champagne is expensive, you probably haven't had much before. Kenichi: Still, Kenichi: To think that they let someone new make the choice... Kenichi: For Mr. Katase, Kenichi: Wine must not matter much anymore.
Page 13 Kana: ... Kenichi: Here it is.
Page 14 SFX: *Fizz...* Kenichi: It's been a while, Ms. Maki. Kana: This wine bar specializes in champagnes, right? That must be why it's called S.D.D. Kenichi: Huh? Kana: It's "soupir de dame" (a lady's sigh)... Kana: The sound made when pulling out the cork.
Page 15 Maki: You are correct. Kenichi(thought): I came here a lot but I didn't know... Maki: Will you be having some champagne? Kana: Yes, um... Kana: Not some from major makers, Kana: But made by people who grow their own grapes, and brewed in small scales. Maki: RM, I see. TN: RM = Recoltat Manipulant Because the characteristics of the maker shows through, it is very popular even here in Japan. *Negociant Manipulant, on the other hand, are makers that purchase the grapes from farmers. Famous brewers like Moet & Chandon and Veuve-Clicquot mostly belong in this category. Maki: In the same class, they are slightly cheaper than the big-labels as well. Kana: Yes. If I can try them in glasses, I would like the next four to be...
Page 16 Kana: J. Lassalle, Kana: Pierre Gimonnet, Kana: Egly-Ouriet, Kana: And Villemart. Maki: Who...is she? Kenichi: A part-timer at our place, who's strangely knowledgable about wine.
Page 17 Kana(thought): All of them are wonderful with their own characteristics. Kana(thought): But... Kana(thought): It feels a bit too obvious. Kana: Sigh~~~ Kana: What should I do? Maki: There is also a risk with the vintage champagne from small farms. That is, the tasting would be difficult.
Page 18 Maki: But there was one single person here in the past, Who was a sommelier, and he would be correct in almost all champagne blind tastings. Kenichi: Could you be talking about... Maki: Yes. Maki: Katase Jo. Maki: He used to be such a genius. Kana: Used to be? Kana: Is he different now?
Page 19 Maki: Talent is polished by hard work. But once the passion is lost, it will be hard to get it back. Maki: That is not unlike love I believe. Maki: Wouldn't you agree, miss? Kana: L...love...? Kana: I don't have much experience in that area... Maki: Seems like it. Kenichi: Huh...? Kenichi: Wh...what are you saying! Maki: Ufufu. Kenichi: Ms. Maki! Kana(thought): What should I pick...
Page 20 Text: A few days later--- Jo: We would like you to check the champagne chosen by my staff. Kana: Please enlighten us. Gondo: You, keep in mind that wine is a fashion item, So choose with care. Kana: Fashion item... Sir? Jo(thought): ...
Page 21 Jo: I'll have some too. Kana: ...Alright. Jo(thought): ...!
Page 22 Jo: I also have a glass, That I would like you to try. Is that alright? Kana(thought): Huh? Gondo: Then I'll start with the one your staff chose... Gondo: Hm... Gondo: This tastes decent... What is it?
Page 23 Kana: It is a British sparkling wine. Kana: The name is... Gondo: Huh~~~? *Sparkling wines are made in Champagne, an area in northern France. Because of the name of the place of origin, the variety of grapes, the location and means of cultivation, and method of brewing are all regulated. Gondo: Sparkling... And from England you say? Gondo: Made by people with the worst sense of taste in the world... Gondo: Don't try to make me drink this crap~~~ Gondo: What kind of people would want it during Christmas time~~~
Page 24 Gondo: Hmph! It seems like you don't understand what wine is! Kana: ... Gondo: If you want to become a real sommeliere, go study more. Kana: ...Yes, sir. Gondo: And what has the manager chosen? Jo: It's Veuve-Clicquot Demi Sec. Kana: !
Page 25 Gondo: It's the well-known Veuve-Clicquot, I see. I thought so. Ms. Staffer, did you know? Gondo: They have this saying in Champagne. TN: Champagne as in the place. Gondo: There are two hundred million stars in a champagne glass. Gondo: ...How beautiful. Gondo: As a woman drinks more, she will be drunk on the champagne and the night. Gondo: The increase in the number of glasses also means getting closer to the bed... Gondo: Champagne is that kind of drink. Gondo: If you are a woman, you should know~~ Hm?
Page 26 Kana: It's true that Veuve-Clicquot is wonderful as well, but... If you just take one more sip of mine... Jo: Stop. He doesn't understand the flavor of this wine. Gondo: Hm? Jo: A blend of Chardonnay and Pinot. Jo: The rich aroma of Brioche and the flavor of roasted nuts. *Brioche is a kind of pastry, made with butter and eggs, among other ingredients.
Page 27 Jo: A wonderful fragrance like that of Dom Perignon. The very fine bubbles. Jo: And despite all that, a thick body. TN: He means that the wine is thick. Jo: Nyetimber Classic Cuvee, Vintage 1998. Kana: ! Jo: Probably no one would think this wonderful sparkling wine came from England. Jo: Nyetimber (new timbered building), The birth of an ironic miracle.
Page 28 Box: The cold climate there was unfit for the cultivation of such high grade grapes. However, the temperature rose due to global warming. Box: As a result, across the water from Champagne in southern England, where the soil is also rich in lime, enough wine is made to potentially jeopardize their neighbor. TN: Lime neutralizes the acid present in the soil. Kana: Y-yes, it's just as he says. Jo: A miraculous flavor. Jo: However... Jo: Are you trying to make the Christmas guests study geography? Jo: Especially those who are like this man here... Gondo: Wha...
Page 29 Jo: To you, wine with your out-of-date watch and the poorly chosen outfit... Together, they form your fashion sense, right? Gondo: Why you~~~~~!! Jo: Wine is fashion. Jo: In that case, good flavor is the most important. That's also correct. Jo: But only so if one has bad tastes like a certain someone.
Page 30 Gondo: Don't think you can get away with treating me like that! Woman: Sir~~~ Jo: Might as well say that it is a beloved drink of the Queen, and served even in royal family parties. In this year's International Wine and Spirits Contest, it won the highest award for the sparkling wine category. Jo: If I told him all that, he may choose this one instead out of excitement. Kana: ... Jo: Do you understand, part-timer? Jo: The reason why that big-shot chose the wine I recommended.
Page 31 Jo: You were only looking at the wine. But I was looking at the person who will drink it. Jo: ...That's the difference. Kana: Then please tell me something. Kana: You are knowledgeable about wine, skilled at tasting, Kana: And above all, have the ability to see through customers...I think it's amazing. Kana: Then why, Mr. Katase?
Page 32 Kana: To me, it appears as if you hate wine. Jo: If you ask, then the world will answer everything. Jo: Only a child would think that way.
Page 33 Text: Next day--- Kenichi: Even though you went through the trouble of choosing one, he didn't pick it huh. Kana: ... Kenichi: But I'm... Really happy today. Kenichi: It's been a long time since Mr. Katase last stepped out onto the floor.
Page 34 Jo: It's not on the menu, but we have an interesting sparkling wine picked by my staff. Kana: ...!!
Page 35 Man: Wonderful! Man: So there are still such amazing wine in the world.
Notes: A light golden color, with tiny connected air bubbles rising to the top and never running out. It has the fragrance of lemon found in Chardonnay, and the fragrance of Brioche from the secondary fermentation within the bottle after six years. Also contains the flavors of honey and nuts, which makes it complex. It's dry, but the taste is rich.
Page 36 Nyetimber Classic Cuvee Along the outer edge of the valleys around Paris, there is a long strip of soil containing lime and fossils of oyster shells from the late Jurassic period. This layer of soil classified into Kimmeridgian by geologists is superior at water retention and drainage, and thus is used for grape cultivation. Staring from the east, the famous areas of production, Champagne, Chablis, Pouilly Fume, and Sancerre lie on the strip of land. Because the British Isles was a part of Eurasia before the movement of earth's crust, Kimmeridgian soil also extended to southern England. The field of Nyetimber is situated on the western end, and cultivates the same kind of grapes as Champagne. According to the visiting brewers from Champagne, even they were shocked by the quality of the sparkling wine made in the area. After Nyetimber became famous in 1996, concerned with global warming, brewers in Champagne began to gather together and invest in southern England. Classic Cuvee 1998 vintage is 60% Chardonnay, 22% Pinot Noir, and 18% Pinot Meunier. The taste reminds one of Champagne's Dom Perignon, with its elegant style.
(1998 vintage in the photograph, 750ml, imported by Wine Shop Nishimura [Hyogo prefecture, city of Sumoto]. Priced at 5600 yen on Rakuten.)https://mangahelpers.com/t/cookie-on-fire/releases/26755[English] [Translation] Sommelière 3 by cookie_on_fire2010-12-22T00:49:47+00:00cookie_on_fireadmin@mangahelpers.comReserved for Trinity BAKumA. Do not use without my permission.
Page 1 le vin #3: The Second Bottle
Page 2 Nothing
Page 3 *Snap* *Snap* *Snap* *Snap*
Page 4 Woman: Director, You have a phone call from your younger brother. Director: ... Director: ...Tell him to go to the restaurant in Omotesandou because I made a reservation there. SFX: *Snap* *Snap* SFX: *Snap* *Snap* Woman: I will do that, sir.
Page 5 Woman: I'm sorry, but the director is currently... SFX: *Rummage* SFX: *Snap* *Snap*
Page 6 Above building: -L'espoir- Box: Assistant Manager, Noda Katsuya SFX: *Close* Noda: Who is it? Noda: There shouldn't be anyone who comes to the restaurant earlier than me, the assistant manager...
Page 7 SFX: *Rattle, rattle* Noda: !? Noda: Who, who is it!? Noda: If you're a burgler, there's nothing valuable here! Kana: I'm sorry, I started working part-time here yesterday. My name is Itsuki Kana.
Page 8 Kana: The kanji for "Itsuki" is the same for "tree", and Kana is written in katakana. Pleased to meet you. Noda: ... Noda: Yesterday? Well I took a day off yesterday. Noda: But besides that, what are you doing here? Kana: I fell asleep right here in the store... Kana: When I woke up, no one was here. And since I was bored, I decided to do some cleaning. Kana: I will be done very soon. Noda: Leave the cleaning to those who get paid to do it. Noda: You'll trouble everyone by just doing whatever you want.
Page 9 Kana: Trouble? Noda: You'll make the rest of us look like we're slacking off. Kana: ...
Page 10 Welcome to our... Let me seat...
Page 11 Director: Dressed up like such a poor man, Director: Are you trying to bring me shame? Brother: You told me you wanted to talk to me, so I came all the way here to Tokyo. Brother: I'm just wearing a hanten coat and worker's clothes. TN: Hanten is a traditional Japanese coat. Brother: If you're just going to complain, I'm going back. Director: Hmph... Kana: ...Sir, would you like any wine?
Page 12 Director: What do you have from DRC*? *DRC = Domaine de la Romanee-Conti. A top wine maker in Bourgogne. Kana: If I remember correctly...we have the white wine Montrachet. Director: How much? Kana: It's a 1994 vintage, So 250,000 yen... TN: Roughly more than $2500. Brother(thought): 250,000...!
Page 13 Director: It's written right on your face. You must be thinking: if you have that kind of money, why won't you help the bankrupt Yamazen? Brother: I...I don't know anything about wine, Brother: So I just thought it would be a waste to get such an expensive one. Kana: ... Director: Our dead old man chose you as the heir to Yamazen, and not me, the oldest son. Director: But I'm a successful designer now. Director: You are very skilled, But you keep on making yuzen that don't bring in profit, so of course the store suffers. TN: Yuzen is Japanese dyeing technique, often on paper or silk. Director: And you have to run around raising money. Brother: ... Director: How much do you charge for those hand-drawn yuzen patterns? 1 million yen? 2 million? Director: And how much money do you have leftover? The only one who can profit are the wholesalers and the kimono shops.
Page 14 Director: Bow your head. If you put your head on the table and say "Please help me", Director: Then I will lend money to Yamazen. Brother: ...If, Brother: If I have to do something like that, Brother: I will close the store. Brother: I'm not in the business for the money! Brother: The yuzen I draw are not the same as the clothes you make, which are popular for a year and then thrown away.
Page 15 Director: Hahaha! Director: Your yuzen is pretty similar to DRC wine! Director: That's why I thought I should make you drink some. One bottle is 250,000 yen you know. Director: Why do you think it's so expensive? Brother: Didn't I already tell you that I don't know anything about wine? Director: Because the name is well-known throughout the world. Director: If you change the contents with that of a 10,000 yen wine, how many people do you think will notice? Director: Do you get it? Director: In other words, people are just relying on reputation or the name brand to sell things!
Page 16 Director: How long are you going to keep at it? Director: It's what they call working for fun. Kana(thought): ---Working for fun. Kana: Sir, you are mistaken. Kana: It's true that DRC is one of the most well-known wine makers in the world. But the wine is not something with just a name. Kana: The makers work unbelievably hard in order to protect the name and traditions of Domaine de la Romanee-Conti. Kana: For example...
Page 17 Box: It was at the end of July in 1983. Box: In the village of Vosne-Romanee, much of the unharvested grapes were damaged by hail. Box: If they don't do anything, the farm will be completely destroyed. Box: But even if they were to remove the damaged grapes, Simply touching them with human hands will cause the texture to deteriorate and the grapes to rot. Kana: And do you know, Kana: What DRC did in that situation? Box: Everyone on staff went into the farm, and using small tweezers, Box: Removed all the damaged grapes bunches from the branches.
Page 18 Box: For that reason, they could only make about half of the normal amount for the 1983 vintage. Box: The flavor became something very magnificent. Kana: People say that the characteristics of wine are affected by the land and the climate. Kana: But that is not all. Kana: In reality, wine are the result of the the history and traditions of the farm, and the hard work of people living there. Director: ...Why are people putting so much passion into the grape farms?
Page 19 Kana: I think it's pride. Kana: The pride that comes with continuing the traditions and history of the wine... Noda: Hey, part-timer. Why are you lecturing the customer like that? Director: Pride you say? Director: Only with wine can you rip off people like that. Kana: Um...if it's alright, I have a wine to recommend to you.
Page 20 Kana: I want to serve this wine to that table... Jo: Why? If they wanted Montrachet, then shouldn't you just open that for them? Noda: Yeah! Geez, you keep on doing unnecessary things. Kana: I don't want people to misunderstand about wine. Kana: If I can move people's hearts By just showing them one bottle of wine, Kana: If the wine really has the power to do so,
Page 21 Kana: To the customers, Kana: I would like to provide the best possible recommendation. Kana: And Mr. Katase, if you are also a sommelier, Wouldn't you think the same way? Noda: Why...you!! Noda: Don't be so impudent to the manager...
Page 22 JO: That's fine. Kenichi, go get it. Jo: Restaurant Rue One on the 6th Block should have it. Kenichi: Yes, sir! Noda: Huh? Huh? Noda: Manager? Noda: ...
Page 23 Kenichi: Even though she's just a part-timer, she sure knows how to handle wine. Jo: ... Kana: Here you are. Kana: This is not Montrachet, but it's DRC's... Kana: Second bottle of white wine.
Page 24 Director: Hahaha! Director: Since you were giving me a sermon about DRC, I thought you knew a bit about wine... Director: Hey you. I don't know who pulled your leg, but people will laugh at you for saying that. Director: I learned the wines DRC makes before. Director: "Romanee-Conti", "La Tache", "Richebourg", "Romanee-St-Vivant", "Grands Echezeaux", "Echezeaux", the white "Montrachet", and the wine made at DRC's Grand Cru, "Vosne Romanee 1er Cru". Director: They don't make any wines besides those eight. Even a customer at a wine bar knows that fact. Kana: No...DRC does have a second bottle of white wine. Director: Keep on insisting that and you will embarrass yourself. Director: If there is such a thing, it would have to be a fake.
Page 25 Kana: I'm sorry sir. Kana: I'm a very stubborn person. Kana: Please try tasting it... Director: There's no need to pretend to do something like that for a fake DRC!
Page 26 Director: ! Kana: Bourgogne Hautes-cotes de Nuits Caves Auge. Kana: It's not shipped with DRC labels, so not many people know about it. Director: Did they really have something like this...?
Page 27 Director: ! Director: It's different the profound flavor of Montrachet. Fine and delicate. Director: And I can feel the minerals within the fresh taste. Kana: And this can be purchased for less than one-twentieth of the price for Montrachet. Director: How is it, Seiji? Seiji: I've only drank a handful of wine before... Seiji: But this is no doubt very delicious.
Page 28 Kana: And this wine has a very special meaning as well. Box: About 800 years ago, the Bourgogne grand duchess bestowed forest and farm to St Vivant monastery. Box: And part of that farm became the present Romanee-Conti. Box: However, the church that stood on the land of Romanee-Conti was deserted. Recently, there is a movement that tries to restore that church. Box: From 1998 and on, in order to collect funds for it, DRC started selling this special white wine and aiming for shops in Paris.
Page 29 Director: Do you understand, Seiji? What this meddlesome, stubborn young lady is trying to tell me? Director: My designs became popular because of the traditions from our family. Because of that, I should help out the family that is in trouble. Kana: No way, That wasn't my intention... Director: Nah. Director: That's how I heard it, stubborn young lady. Seiji: ... Seiji: ! TN: It's a check for approx $100,000.
Page 30 Director: However. Director: If you are to take that check, you must bow your head. And request by saying "please lend me money". Director: Not to me. Director: To our traditions. Director: To the traditions and pride maintained by thirteen generations of Yamazan workers. Director: Even for someone like you, that shouldn't be hard to do.
Page 31 Director: Seiji. Director: Remember, no matter how skilled you are, do not forget to be humble. Director: ...Good luck to you. Seiji: ...Brother! Director: It's been about 15 years since we last drank together...
Page 32 Kenichi: Because of the wine that part-timer chose, He decided to help out his brother huh. She did a good job. Jo: Don't be stupid. Jo: That customer was planning to give the check to his brother from the very beginning. Kenichi: Huh? Jo: That check issued by the bank could only have been made beforehand. Kenichi: Then he should have been truthful and helped out from the beginning. Jo: He needed a little excuse to hand over the check to his younger brother you see.
Panel 33 Kenichi: Excuse? Jo: When people help others, Jo: It's not only limited to love and affection. Jo(thought): The world is not pure or simple like that. Jo(thought): Just like that John Smith of yours...
Notes: With a thin yellow color leaning toward green, it is slightly murky. Contains the aroma of of oak from new casks, and lemon flavor from matured Chardonnay wine. High in acidic content, very firm for a Hautes-cotes de Nuits. It does not have the flavor that comes with malolactic fermentation*. *A fermentation where malic acid, with the taste of green apples, present in grapes is converted to lactic acid, which is a softer tasting acid.
Page 34 Bourgogne Hautes-cotes de Nuits/DRC A well-settled thin, yellow cue, with a visible shade of green. It has a moderate fruity aroma that is often thought as green apple. It may be mistaken for Chablis wine during blind tasting because of the fragrance of flint. One can also taste not fully ripened lemon. Even though it is well-balanced and easy to drink, unfortunately, the amount sold in Japan is far less than the amount sold in the local area. It is a good idea to purchase a bottle for conversations. In the 1998 vintage, the nuance of new casks was very strong, but it was made milder from 1999 and on.
(Made in 2002, 750mL. Sold for about 14,000 yen in Japan)https://mangahelpers.com/t/cookie-on-fire/releases/23966[English] [Translation] Sommelière 2 by cookie_on_fire2010-08-08T01:51:46+00:00cookie_on_fireadmin@mangahelpers.comReserved for Trinity BAKumA. Do not use without my permission.
Page 1 le vin#2: Fool's Wine
Page 2 Kana: Yes, I got lost... Kana: I'm wearing a white jacket and jeans. Kana: So I should just wait by the side of the overpass? Kana: Alright, I will do that. SFX: *Place* Guy: She says she doesn't have a cellphone. Guy: What's the new part-timer like this time?
Page 3 Kana: ...So this is Tokyo. Kana: Everyone seems so busy. Kana: Wow~~~~ It's full of brand-name items. Kana: One, ten, hundred... So~~~ expensive! Kana: Who can afford things like that? Kana: Wah! These ones here are really expensive too! Eh!? These ones too!?
Page 4 Sign: Beaujolais Nouveau in stock!! Kana: Wow--- They have liquor stores in big cities like this too. I guess it's the season for Nouveau wines. Kana: Eh!? Why do they have this here in Japan!? Kana: With that price, even I can afford it! Driver: What're you doing!? Driver: Hurry up and move! Kana: ...
Page 5 Kana: I...I'm sorry. Driver: Don't space out in the middle of the road, retard! Director: The moving truck finally came huh. Man: Director, Is it really ok to drink this wine? Director: Yeah, it's a pain to have to move them around. Give them to everyone as a special bonus.
Page 6 Man: But it must be nice, director. Man: You're still single at 30, and the building for the main branch will be completed by next year. That's pretty enviable. Director: Idiot. Director: It's because you say such things that you are taken so lightly by the IT Department. Director(thought): As the son of the owner of an electrical parts company, I had to work to my bones. Director(thought): Like I have any time for women! Director: That one... Man: Yes? Director: Only that one bottle, Director: Can you save it?
Page 7 Guy: Oi, part-timer! Guy: What are you doing! I told you to wait at the side of the overpass, didn't I!? Kana: Ah, I'm really sorry for causing you trouble. Kana: I'm Itsuki Kana. The kanji of Itsuki is the same as "ju" from "jumoku". TN: Jumoku is a word for tree in Japanese. Kenichi: Ah, I'm the apprentice sommelier at L'espoir, Kojima Kenichi. Kenichi: Kojima as in a small island, Kenichi as from Kenkou ichiban... TN: Kenkou ichiban means health comes first. Kenichi(thought): ...Wait, why do I have to bow to the part-timer?
Page 8 I'm sorry. I found a really amazing wine at the liquor store over there.
Page 9 Kana: So this is it... Yusuke: My client, John Smith, has a proposal for you. Yusuke: He wants you to work in a restaurant in Tokyo. Yusuke: If you accept, then he will continue to support this farm in the future. Kana(thought): L'espoir. Kana(thought): Hope... TN: Espoir is the word for "hope" in French. Sign: Manager Kenichi: I brought the new part-timer here.
Page 10 Monty Waldin's "Biodynamic Wines" mentioned in James Wilson's book "Terroir"... What an amazing book on wine research.
Page 11 Kana: Are you... Kana: Mr. John Smith? Man: John Smith... Man: Who's that? I was simply contacted by the owner to hire one person for part-time work. Kana: Then the owner of this restaurant is... Man: I only know the accountant at the counter. Apparently this place is the result of a joint investment. Kana: Joint investment...
Page 12 He provides the money, but nothing else. The owner has no determination, and so this place has neither dreams nor hope. Only the name of the place is L'espoir (hope). That aside, I know you're here only part-time, but have you ever read Wilson?
Page 13 Kana: Y...yes. Kana: I glanced through... Jo: ... Jo: I see... Jo: I'm Katase Jo. Nice to meet you. Box: Mr. John Smith... Box: Why do you want me to work here...
Page 14 Box: Why--- Kenichi: Hey, you! Kenichi: Why are you just standing around? Help us out! Kenichi: Here are the menu and wine lists. Kana: Can I take a look at these? Kenichi: Can you even read them?
Page 15 Kana(thought): The balance of the grape farms and vintage wines makers is very good. Kana: This is so nice. This restaurant really puts in a lot of effort into the wines. Kenichi: We...we don't have everything on that list, so when people order, confirm with me first. Kana: Do we have this? Kenichi: ...No. Kana: Then how about this? Arnaud Ente, with their Bourgogne, is currently the maker who's getting the most attention, isn't it? Kenichi: We don't have it now.
Page 16 Kana: Then this... Kenichi: None. Kana: Um... Kenichi: It was sold. Kenichi: Drank. Kenichi: Out of stock. Kenichi: Wh...what's with that face! Kenichi: Mr. Katase is busy, so he can't go out to buy more or update the list. Kenichi: People say that he used to be a gifted sommelier, And that this restaurant was so great that the media was all over it. Kenichi: Although this was before I came here two years ago... Kana: It sounds like you really respect the manager.
Page 17 Kenichi: Be quiet! Kenichi: Anyway, go and put up the "Open" sign! Kana: Yes! Text: The third Thursday of November, Text: Release day for Beaujolais Nouveau wine.
Page 18 Text: One hour later--- Girl: *Yawn* Kenichi: Hey, part-timer! You must think business is slow here. Usually we're really busy! Kana: ...Alright. Kenichi: Welcome!
Page 19 Director: Hey Kojima, long time no see. Director: It must be nice that this place is always empty without reservations. Kenichi: ...To... Kenichi: Today is special... Director: ...Today, Director: I want to open up this wine. It's been 10 years, and I finally decided to do so. Kenichi: Director Yanagida is a regular customer of ours, and he really likes wine. Kenichi: That's why it must be a really amazing bottle... Kenichi: Huh...
Page 20 Kenichi: You want to open this one!? Kana(thought): Beaujolais Nouveau from 10 years ago. Kenichi: But if you drink it now, it won't taste good. Ah, I mean... Yanagida: That's right, it's already too late. Yanagida: But I believe I must open it at some point. Kenichi: This is practice. Kenichi: With a wine like that, you can pour for him.
Page 21 Yanagida: ...10 years ago, Yanagida: Now that I think about it, I've always sat over there. Yanagida: Actually, 10 years ago on this day, Yanagida: The release day of Beaujolais Nouveau, I was supposed to propose to my girlfriend. Kana: Propose... Yanagida: However, Yanagida: In the end, I never showed up and made her wait here--- Yanagida: I reserved our usual table at L'espoir for next week. I'll be there, so wait for me.
Page 22 Yanagida: My dad? Yeah, he's still opposed to our marriage. Yanagida: When the time comes, I'll quit university and start working. Box: She... Works in a club in Ginza in order to pay for her education. Box: Well, I guess it's not unreasonable that my dad objected. Kana: Why did you not come here 10 years ago? Yanagida: Dad collapsed that day. I thought that if I see her or hear her voice, I wouldn't have the courage to go back.
Page 23 Yanagida: This is the wine that we were supposed to drink that day. Yanagida: ...Yes. Yanagida: ...But you know, It's a lie. Kana: A lie!? Yanagida: Dad was close to death. Yanagida: Someone had to take care of the employees. I had responsibilities. Yanagida: Those were all just excuses. Yanagida: ...In order to... Yanagida: Betray her.
Page 24 Yanagida: Rather than wine, this is more like water. Yanagida: ...A very weak taste. Kana: It sounds like you have been blaming yourself all this time. Kana: If it's ok, I have a wine that I would like you to try. Kana: I happened to come across it today. Kenichi: H...hey! Kenichi: What are you suddenly saying to the customer!?
Page 25 Kana: I thought that Tokyo was a city where people never look back to the past. Kana: It felt as if everyone only looked ahead. Kana: But... Kana: Is it really that bad to be fixated on the past? Kana: No need to pay for it. Kana: I just really would like you to have a glass of the wine. Yanagida: ... Yanagida: Fine then. If you want me to have some that much, I will gladly do so. Kana: Do you know who drinks Beaujolais Nouveau the most in the world?
Page 26 Kana: It's supposedly the Japanese. Kana: Even so, as soon as the Nouveau season is over, everyone forgets about wine from Beaujolais. Yanagida: Well, Gamay grapes have been used to clean floors. TN: Gamay is used in the making of the wine. Kana: But even when people don't pay attention to it, there are still some who are very interested in it. Kana: ...Here you are. Yanagida: This is... Yanagida: Beaujolais! Kana: ...It has a very ethnic fragrance and is completely different from Beaujolais. A profound taste like those of Chateau Lafleur or L'Apparita wines...
Page 27 Kana: And its maker, Jean-Claude Lapalu, Kana: Insists on making wine by using only hand-picking grapes from 95-year-old bushes and wild yeast. Kana: So unlike Beaujolais, it tastes like *star anise and dark fruits. *Star anise is the seed of the lily magnolia plant. It is a bit spicy, with a fragrance similar to daylily. Kana: Its name is... Kana: Cuvee des Fous (Fool's Wine). Yanagida: Fool you say! Girl: Papa, mama, hurry~~ Yanagida: !
Page 28 Girl: What a nice place~~~ Woman: ! Kenichi: She must be... What a miracle. Kana: ... Yanagida: ...It's been a long time. Are you well? Yanagida(thought): I have...
Page 29 Yanagida(thought): Always loved you. Woman: Yes. And you? Yanagida: Me too. Yanagida(thought): During these past 10 years, no matter who I see... Yanagida(thought): You, your voice...your smile...I couldn't get them out of my mind. Yanagida(thought): Even now--- Woman: Mr. Yanagida, did you marry? Yanagida: Huh...!? Yanagida: Ye..yes. Yanagida: I'm also married now.
Page 30 Kenichi(thought): Wait, Mr. Yanagida is still... Yanagida: Are you... Happy right now? Woman: Yes. Yanagida: ...I'm glad. Kana: Sir. Kana: As for why that wine is named "Fool's Wine"...
Page 31 Yanagida: I'm also married now. Yanagida: Even though I couldn't forget her for 10 years, When I finally see her again, I tried to show off. Kana: No. Although it has the image of being a cheap wine, the maker insists on using Beaujolais lands and Gamay grapes. Kana: It's because they want to make completely genuine wine. Kana: Genuine to the extent of foolishness... Yanagida: When you say that, it feels like the 10 years hasn't been a complete waste.
Page 32 Kana: That's right. It's also the time given by the wine. Kana: Maybe it is its gift to you. Kenichi: She says she can't stay awake past midnight. What's up with her?
Page 33 The first act of miracle by God, Was turning water into wine. And it took place... In Galilee's... Cana---- TN: Cana and Kana are written the same way. They say. Note: It has a bit of a dark hue, a red that is somewhat purple. The fragrance is of Chinese spices like star anise, and cherries. Medium body, high concentration of alcohol, slightly low on acidic content. It has a complex taste, and reminds me more of Pomerol than Beaujolais.
Page 34 le vin #2 Brouilly Cuvee des Fous/Domaine Jean-Claude Lapalu
Like the name Cuvee des Fous (Wine of the Fool's) suggests, it is not a typical wine made by Beaujolais and Brouilly. Because the bottle used is not of Bourgogne but of Bordeaux wines, people speculate that it warns buyers with the message "don't buy this thinking that it's a Beaujolais". Gamay grapes from 95-year-old bushes are used, and even three weeks before fermentation, the alcohol is soaked in a low temperature for an unusually long time. Because of those reasons, unlike other Brouilly wines, it takes the color of a deep purplish red. As for the fragrance, it has the nuance of those typical to the highest grade of Pomerol, with Eastern spices like star anise. During at least the next 10 years, it is said that in addition to the wine aging, its quality will improve as well.
(The photo is of the wine brewed in 2003, 750ml, imported by Village Cellars*. Sold for 3,700 yen in Japan)
TN: Village Cellars is a Japanese company that sells wines, mainly from Australia and New Zealand.https://mangahelpers.com/t/cookie-on-fire/releases/23055[English] [Translation] Sommelière 1 by cookie_on_fire2010-06-18T03:59:28+00:00cookie_on_fireadmin@mangahelpers.comReserved for Trinity BAKumA. Do not use without my permission.
This was very hard to translate. Good thing I know some French...
Volume 1 Contents: le vin #1: Message le vin #2: Fool's Wine le vin #3: The Second Bottle le vin #4: Sommelier Katase Jo le vin #5: The Mystery of Wine -End column- Freedom of Wine
Page 1 le vin #1: Message Swiss Alps---
Page 2 le vin #1: Message With the presence of wine, people have the potential to become kind, become strong---
Page 3 Old woman: Kana, don't tell me... Kana: *SFX of inserting into mouth*
Page 4 Kana: The soil is finally ready now! Old woman: Do they teach brewery in the university by making you taste the soil? Kana: Wine depends grapes, which in turn depends on the soil, so I have to taste it. Old woman: You are just like a mole. Kid: It's so mean to call her a mole, principal.
Page 5 Old woman: All of you! You know you shouldn't imitate Kana! Kana: I'm sorry for teaching them something weird... Old woman: But, Old woman: Since you came back to this country, Old woman: All the wine from this village have become much better in quality.
Page 6 Kana: Rather than through my work, Kana: Wine is made by the forces of nature. Kana: What people can do is to not defy that power... Boy: ...But they must still shed much sweat. Boy: Ah~~ It's the phrase that Kana always uses. Kana: Yes. Kana: Wine is made that way.
Page 7 SFX: *Shake shake* Man: Oi! Is this path really ok? Man: This place is in the middle of nowhere.
Page 8 So it's here...
Page 9 Man(thought): A...grape field. Man!
Page 10 Man: What are you doing, you bumpkins! Kids: Wah----! Kana: I'm sorry. Kana: Did the children do anything? Man: ... Man: Are you Itsuki Kana? Kana: Yes. Kana: You are? Yusuke: I'm Katori Yusuke, an attorney. TN: The card is written with first name first. Yusuke: You must know Mr. John Smith?
Page 11 Kana: An attorney... Yusuke: Yes, of course. Kana: I was able to sustain this grape farm from the help of Mr. Smith. Yusuke: That is, Yusuke: Up until today, I'd say. Kana: Today? Kana: What do you mean... Don't tell me he's withdrawing his support!? Yusuke: My client, John Smith, has this proposal for you.
Page 12 Yusuke: He wants you to work, In a restaurant in Tokyo. Kana: Tokyo? Kana: Restaurant? What do you mean? Yusuke: If you accept, then he will continue to support this farm in the future. Kana: And if I refuse? Kana: What will happen to the farm, the 20 children, and the other teachers?
Page 13 Yusuke: The farm will be broken up, And those children lacking in dicipline will either be returned to their original parents or sent to other facilities... Kana: They have no parents! Every single one of them lost their family to war or starvation! Yusuke: ...All I can do is to deliver my client's message. Kana: But, Kana: Why does Mr. Smith want that so suddenly? Yusuke: ...Kicking around poor people as he pleases. Yusuke: That is the power of the rich. Oh, how I envy him. Kana: ... Yusuke: However, before that...
Page 14 Yusuke: Another condition from my client is that you must do a blind tasting*. *Blind tasting is with the bottle is hidden, you must determine the brand of wine by taste alone. Yusuke: If you are wrong, then he will withdraw his support regardless. Kana: The wine, Kana: Was chosen by Mr. John Smith, correct? Yusuke: Yes. Yusuke: You know of Hotel Vitznau by the lake I presume? Yusuke: If you accept the conditions, then go to the restaurant tonight.
Page 15 Kana(thought): Why!? Kana(thought): I lost both my parents in an accident, Kana(thought): And then person who reached out to help was none other than Mr. John Smith. Kana(thought): Although I have never met him, he assisted with my studies in university, and also supports the grape farm. Kana(thought): ...Mr. Smith, did something happen to you? Kana(thought): Why a request like that all of a sudden... Old woman: Kana... Kana: Sister...! TN: Sister is just her title. They are not related. Kana: Did you hear everything!? Sister: Kana, Sister: Your dream was to return to this farm and make wine together with the children, was it not?
Page 16 Kana: Yes. That's why I chose to study about wine in university. Kana: If I can help out here, even if only a little bit... Sister: You have two paths to choose from. Sister: One is to reject Mr. Smith's request, and we'll try to manage somehow. Kana(thought): I can't do that. Kana(thought): We would need new casks and wine press, for one thing... Sister: Kana, Sister: I'm really happy that you came here to help. But... Sister: As for the other path, Perhaps it is fate that you should go out into a new world.
Page 17 Kana: A new world? Sister, are you saying that I should go to Tokyo... Sister: I do not know. Sister: But, when you first came to this farm, Sister: Do you remember the words I spoke? Kana: ... Sister: Humans cannot escape from fate. Sister: However, they can fight against it.
Page 18 Sister: And perhaps you will meet Mr. John Smith in Tokyo. Sister: What you want to do in life, You must decide yourself. Kana(thought): Tokyo... Kana(thought): By myself... Boy: Kana...are you going away somewhere? Girl: Are you gonna be taken away by that bad guy? Kana: That's not it. Kana: I just want to go listen to the message of a person I've been wanting to meet all this time. Kana(thought): Yes, from the you who is deeply involved with wine, Kana(thought): I want to know your message---
Page 19 Hotel Vitznau--- Yusuke: I'm saying I need to talk with the sommelier! Man: Y-yes! What is it!? Yusuke: I need confirmation! The wine should have arrived a month ago. Man: Th...that's right.
Page 20 Yusuke: I instructed you to keep it in the cellar, and have you done just that? Man: ...Yes. Yusuke: If you haven't, then I will sue you! Man(thought): Sue me...!
Page 21 Yusuke(thought): Wine, huh... Yusuke(thought): I wonder if it's not a very popular job. Kana: Thank you... For coming first.
Page 22 Yusuke: By you coming here, Yusuke: I presume you consent to going to Tokyo? Kana: I...don't know yet. Kana: I just wanted to know what kind of wine Mr. Smith chose for me. Yusuke: The correct answer to the blind tasting is inside. Yusuke: I shall be the one to confirm it.
Page 23 Kana(thought): Mr. Smith... Kana(thought): This is a message from you. Kana(thought): What are you trying to tell me? Kana: ...Mr. Katori, do you like wine?
Page 24 Yusuke: I buy wine for investments, but I hate drinking them. I never liked the taste. Yusuke: And also because when I visited the farm, I had mud thrown at my $3000 suit. Kana: I'm sorry...about that. Kana: But please understand. Those children think that everyone in a suit is a bad person. Yusuke: Bad person? Kana: Like parole officers or welfare workers. Kana: They think that when people wearing ties come, they would be taken away somewhere.
Page 25 Yusuke: ... Kana: And no matter where they go, they will be seen as a hindrance... Kana: That's what I believe. Kana: They have no place in this world. Kana: And they will be told that their lives are worthless. Kana: I... Kana: Also lost both of my parents when I was a child, So I understand their feelings. Yusuke(thought): So she was also an orphan huh...
Page 26 Yusuke: I'm...fine. Yusuke: If you are looking for pity, then won't find any. Yusuke: There are countless children with that fate in the world. Kana: ...Yes. That's why, Kana: I will not give in to fate.
Page 27 SFX: Clap Yusuke: Not giving in to fate. Yusuke: What exceptional words. Yusuke: It's because of those things you say that you get kicked around by those with money. Kana: Have you met Mr. John Smith before? Yusuke: No. Yusuke: I just help him with taxes for that rubbish winery. I do know that he's quite rich.
Page 28 Kana: You... Kana: Are the worst. Yusuke: ...It's best that you remember this, Naive girl from the countryside. Yusuke: There are only two parts to this world. Yusuke: It doesn't matter how much you try to fight against fate. Yusuke: This is the rich side. Yusuke: And the other is the poor side.
Page 29 Yusuke: For the rich side, People simply have to move their fingers to get whatever they want. Yusuke: However, Yusuke: For the poor side, People can't even move their fingers. Kana: That's like saying there are only two types of wine in the world. Kana: Famous or not famous. Kana: Expensive or cheap. Kana: Old or new. Good-tasting or not good-tasting...
Page 30 Am I wrong? Yusuke: Is that not the case? Yusuke: Perhaps, Yusuke: I'll talk about my past. Yusuke: After I passed my bar exam, I held a party with my friend. Yusuke: That time, for some reason, my old man came out from the countryside--- Dad: Yusuke!
Page 31 Dad: I thought that I should share this with everyone. Dad: This was expensive, you know. Yusuke: He is a government worker, but he was really honest. Yusuke: You didn't have to bring something like this... Friend: Woah~~~ Awesome, this is some vintage wine. Let's drink it! Someone: Would you like a glass as well? Dad: Well, I've never drank wine before.
Page 32 Yusuke: The wine from that time... Yusuke: Smelled like rotten boiled eggs, and it tasted so bad that I couldn't drink it. Yusuke: Even though father was so proud of it before, he was really embarrassed. He was miserable. Kana(thought): Rotten boiled eggs...
Page 34 Yusuke: Ok, I got it! Dad: Ah, but... Yusuke: That's enough! Just go home! Yusuke: I was embarrassed by his ignorance. At how he thought such disgusting wine was good.
Page 35 Kana: Ignorance...? Yusuke: It's not good to be on the poor side like my old man. Kana: It's not that your father thought it tasted good because he didn't know about wine. Kana: He actually did drink some delicious wine. Kana: Mr. Katori, you said that it smelled like rotten eggs, didn't you? Yusuke: ...Yeah. Kana: That's probably- Kana: From the smell of deoxidization* inside the bottle during the aging process. *It is one of the defects of wine, and the process can occur during brewing or aging, caused by hydrogen sulfide, mercaptan, etc. It should taste good after decantation. Yusuke: Taste good... Kana: Only your father took his time with his glass, so the smell disappeared after a while.
Page 36 Kana: Taking time... Kana: He was gazing back at your growth, The whole time as he drank it... Yusuke(thought): ...The ignorant one was me. Kana: What a wonderful father. Yusuke: ... Kana: ... Kana: This... Kana: Would like to have a drink? Kana: I was originally planning to give this to Mr. John Smith. Yusuke: ?
Page 37 Kana: The best white wine in the world. Yusuke: Wine you made with the children...I see. Yusuke: Very thin, with no richness. Yusuke: ...Not very good. Kana: Yes, it still needs a lot of work.
Page 38 Yusuke: ...And that's still supposed to be the world's best white wine? Kana: Yes. Yusuke: It's been 10 years since I last had any wine tasting this bad. Perhaps this is punishment for my disrespect. Kana: With this bottle here, the children can Show the world the value of their lives. Kana: It cannot be replaced... That's the kind of wine it is for me.
Page 39 Kana: Although like what you said about the rich side, If you have money, then perhaps you can obtain every kind of wine. Kana: Ones receiving much praise, famous ones, aged ones, and ones with high scores from critics. Kana: ...But, Kana: Without having the thoughts of people within the glass... Kana: The grapes, and the earth that the grapes grew in... If you can't imagine the sweat of the farmers tending the earth... Kana: And also time... Kana: As time flows, if you don't listen very carefully to the tiny whispers of the wine, And talk softly and humbly with it,
Page 40 Kana: Then wine would be nothing more than fermented grape juice. Yusuke(thought): ...People's...humble...thoughts...huh. Yusuke(thought): I have never thought about wine that way before. Yusuke: However, Yusuke: The tasting is still not over. Yusuke: If you are wrong, then those would be nothing more than empty words.
Page 41 Kana(thought): Although it has a dark hue, the color is vermilion... Kana(thought): The nuance between red and purple is not distinguishable. Kana(thought): The strongest fragrance is of cherry. Kana(thought): Then also leaf mold and plum... Yusuke(thought): Didn't you say you were fighting against your fate? Yusuke(thought): Then prove it to me. Kana(thought): The grape is of Pinot Noir... Kana(thought): It probably came from the village of Gevrey-Chambertin.
Page 42 How magnificent... In the flavor, There is no taste of the cask it's been in, nor is there the smell of the stalk. The earth... That grew the grapes... The taste of things grown in the earth without the use of fertilizers. This is...
Page 43 Kana: Domaine des Chezeaux, Griotte-Chambertin. Kana: ...1990 vintage.
Page 44 Yusuke: ...Fate, Yusuke: Is twisted it seems. Yusuke: You have Criotte-Chambertin and the vintage correct, Yusuke: But not the maker. Yusuke: This is Domaine Ponsot's Griotte-Chambertin, 1990. Kana: ! Yusuke: Too bad, but it's... Yusuke: Your loss.
Page 45 Kana: Metayage. TN: It's a system of land cultivation in France, where the proprietor of the land receives a portion of the produce. Yusuke: Metayage? Kana: It's my win. Kana: Because the contents of Chezeaux and Ponsot's Griotte-Chambertin are fundamentally the same. Yusuke: Wha... Yusuke: D...don't be ridiculous. Yusuke: Putting on different labels for the same content is fraudulent behavior. Kana: No.
Page 46 Kana: Domaine des Chezeaux is the land proprietor, And its highest quality farm is Chambertin. Since it own the area of Griotte-Chambertin Clos St. Denis. Kana: It lets tenant farmers make wine on its land. Kana: Then one-third of the finished product would get the Chezeaux label as part of the lease payment. The remaining two-thirds are shipped out in their original labels, like the ones of Ponsot. Kana: It's merely the same wine, with different labels. Kana: This is the system of metayage... Kana: Divided cultivation. Man: I'm sorry!
Page 47 Man: Actually, the bottle of Ponsot we received was broken. Man: We tried to look for another bottle, but we could only find Chezeaux's. Yusuke: Wha... Man: Gulp... Yusuke: Then why... Yusuke: Did you say that glass was of Chezeaux, and not Ponsot? Kana: When compared with Ponsot's, I felt that it lacked depth, just a tiny bit. *Domaine Ponsot farms on about 0.89 hectares of Domaine Chezeaux's land, and brews on average of about 12 casks of wine a year. Although Ponsot has to give Chezeaux 1/3 of the finished product, it can choose which ones to give.
Page 48 Yusuke(thought): So she is affected very little by her fate... Yusuke(thought): I'm amazed, bumpkin girl. Yusuke: Why did Mr. Smith choose that wine? Kana: EVen without owning the land, if you put in all of your effort, you can make wonderful wine.
Page 49 Kana: Even if you are in an unfortunate situation, if you have passion, then the paths will open for you. Kana: Is what he is trying to say, I believe. Kana(thought): Isn't that right, Mr. Smith? Yusuke: So...all wine include messages of some kind, huh. Kana: I, Kana: Will go to Tokyo.
Page 50 Kana: What's wrong? Yusuke: No...it's nothing. Yusuke(thought): Mr. Smith, Yusuke(thought): To think that you had this much of a reason, Yusuke(thought): It feels like I understand you now. Text: Next day--- Yusuke: Old man... Are you well?
Page 51 Yusuke: So you received the wine? I thought that maybe we should drink it after I get back to Japan. Yusuke: The taste? It's bad, But... Yusuke: I wanted to drink it with you no matter what.
Page 52 Mr. John Smith, You have taught me, when I was a child, to take notes for all the wine that I drink everyday. That was the condition for my tuition, living expenses, and support for the local farm that I work in after graduation, wasn't it? My benefactor... Who are you? I am on my way to meet you now. Notes: A deep vermilion color, with a tinge of the color of bricks. High viscosity. Has the fragrance of cherries, plum, flowers, and soil. Being medium-bodied, it has a rather high alcoholic content and is somewhat acidic. It condenses, and the rich fruity flavor makes it very sensual. The tannin is not very strong. The taste remains in the mouth for a long time.