One last challenge stands between Shizuku Kanzaki and his father’s fortune-to identify the wine his father called “The Drops of God” in his will. Problem is, he’s up against Issei Tomine, a famous wine critic his father adopted shortly before his death. Alone and penniless following his journey around the world to gain knowledge and train his senses for the final showdown, Shizuku stumbles into a western-style izakaya to work for food and a place to stay. But when Shizuku uses his newfound smarts to save the struggling business, a competing chain launches an identical menu and enlists the help of a rising sommelier to go head-to-head with them. In order to stay on top and survive this brutal business, it all comes down to perfecting the food and wine pairings—the blissful mariage of flavors which delights the senses.
Shizuku has landed in France to help Chef Mikasa build the restaurant she’s dreamed of since childhood. However, the first step to getting her restaurant is to impress the building’s owner, Louis, who is notoriously elusive. As the two attempt to gain the man’s trust, there are many potential menu items that need testing, tasting, and pairing. While these dishes require the perfect mariage, Shizuku is confronted with the reality that sometimes, perfect doesn’t cut it.