Hello everyone, nice to meet you. I’m AKI, the Shop Manager at LA GALERIE WINE SHOP.
Thank you for visiting this page.

For our first interaction, I’d like to share a bit about my journey with wine.
I started finding wine enjoyable about 17 years ago.

Before that, I must admit I only thought in terms of red or white. But once I learned that flavors vary based on grape varieties and even within the same variety, they change depending on the production region, my interest was piqued.

The first wine I found delicious was a California Chardonnay.
I loved the aromas of vanilla and toasty notes from barrel aging.

Working in restaurant service played a significant role in increasing my knowledge and experiences with wine, as I shared what I learned with customers and had more opportunities to open bottles.

As I’ve grown older, my wine preferences have also evolved. There was a time when I enjoyed robust Bordeaux-style red wines, and there were phases where I solely drank refreshing white wines. Lately, in this heat, nothing beats quenching my thirst with sparkling wine that tickles my palate.

The moment I realized I could search for wines that suited my taste during different periods of my life was a result of studying and I’m glad for that.

There’s that one bottle I enjoy over a few days at home after work, the bottle I want to open with friends or family on a day off. Different wines for different times of my life. I hope to keep discovering those special bottles and assist you in finding your own. Looking forward to connecting with you all.

Best regards,

LA GALERIE
Shop Manager : AKI