Wine tasting for beginners

Jacques is the owner of a small wine shop. However, he now has a closer relationship with his wines than with other people. This changes one day when the somewhat unworldly Hortense enters his store. Events come to a head when, shortly afterwards, the young petty criminal Steve storms into the store closely followed by the police. Hortense asks Jacques to give the boy a chance and provide him with an internship. Since Jacques has the feeling that he can't refuse this woman who has fallen out of time, he agrees. While Steve turns out to have a real talent for smell and taste, Jacques also jumps over his shadow. Gradually, with Steve's support, he begins to embrace life and love again. This fine French boulevard comedy is warmly funny and touchingly reveals the dreams and hopes of its characters. "'Wine Tasting for Beginners' is a gem of precision, finesse, witty dialog and precisely measured moments of suspense. The result is a comedic firework display.