No longer a military site, Fort des Rousses is now dedicated to the gourmet food industry. It keeps a constant temperature and perfect humidity. The wonderful stone arches give a natural

With a history which spans as far back as 4000 B.C. in ancient China, it was the Japanese who began the mass production of this simple rice wine once known as the "drink of the Gods." Sake still remains one of the most popular alcoholic beverages in Japan and is quickly become an international favorite at hip Japanese restaurants and bars throughout the world. At a recent sake tasting at Zuma restaurant I gained a firsthand educational experience of this marvelous drink led by expert sommeliers and fine-dining specialists. There is an art to sake which is parallel to the Dionysian experience of fine wine.