The Sunshine, the Winds, and the Scents of Burgundy
A WSET Diploma holder uncorks the history, culture, and art within a glass of wine.
The Villages Where Wine Ripens, Burgundy
The fragrance of grapes carried by sun and wind, the winding D974 road,
and the golden slopes of the Côte d’Or.
From the Côte de Nuits to the Côte de Beaune, Burgundy’s golden hills stretch endlessly. Following the D974 road south, one passes through the Côte Chalonnaise to reach the Mâconnais, a journey lined entirely with vineyards. Along the way appear the most celebrated grands crus, as well as humble regional plots, all sharing the same soil yet expressing themselves so differently.
Burgundy is unlike any other place. Not simply because it produces the world’s most expensive wines, but because it holds vineyards and domaines whose names alone stir reverence. It is where French cuisine has seeped into our daily lives, where we once studied the masterpieces of art, and where religion and history have shaped the world.
This book is the record of a wine expert long captivated by Burgundy. With deep knowledge of its wines and a passion for their cultural and historical resonance, she gathers the flavors, landscapes, and stories that surround Burgundy into one volume. How did Burgundy ripen into the birthplace of such great wines? What lies behind this perfect maturation of grape and land?
Through the eyes of a WSET Diploma holder walking the vineyards, Burgundy’s landscapes unfold in all their richness—woven of wine, history, art, and culture. This is the story of someone who loves wine, and equally, of someone who cherishes the quiet beauty of the setting sun beyond the hills, choosing to linger in that timeless landscape.
Where the Burgundy Winds Blow
Press Recognition
Selected as a Recommended Book by Hankyoreh Newspaper (August 2025)
Featured in the Korea Economic Daily’s Recommended List (August 2025)
From Grapes to Wine
From the West to the far East, a history of the world's wines across the entirety of human civilization.
Wine is a drink that most closely resembles and reflects the human civilization. Somewhere on Earth, wine was being made even before humans could walk on two feet, and the wines that were 'discovered' by humans have long since 'matured' with the development of civilization.
This book is a record of the traces of wine in the history of human civilization, written by a Korean author who holds the WSET Diploma, one of the most renowned institutions of wine certification. From the beginning of time, through the age of Noah, through the age of philosophy and religion, to the age of man, the age of science, and the age of taste and artificial intelligence, this book is a chronicle of Grapes to Wine.
Until now, most books on the topic of history of wine have been limited to telling the Western story. At first glance, this may seem obvious. But is wine a truly "Western drink"? This book presents a "true world history of wine" from the "birthplace of wine," the Middle East, to China, Japan, and Korea.
Savoring a glass of wine is like experiencing the civilizational history of how grapes became wine. Whether you are new to wine or want to deepen your appreciation for the marvel, this book will provide a truly fulfilling and rich experience in wine.
Press Recognition
Selected as a Recommended Book by Seoul Newspaper (April 2022)
Author Interview with Yes24 (May 2025)
