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Experience the Future of Wine Selection with Sommia at Takashimaya

In a groundbreaking collaboration, wine@, a personalized wine shop based in Ebisu, Shibuya, has introduced its AI sommelier named Sommia at the Takashimaya Kyoto S.C. department store. This event, titled "AI for New Encounters: Wai! Wai! Wine!…and more," will take place from November 18 to 24, 2025.

Revolutionizing the Wine Selection Process

Sommia leverages a rich dataset from 45,000 club members along with a comprehensive wine flavor database to enhance your experience. Visitors will be guided to find their perfect bottle through a seamless process of tasting, evaluation, and personalized recommendations, all conducted through a user-friendly mobile interface.

A Streamlined Journey to Your Ideal Wine

The event aims to redefine the traditional wine selection experience by addressing common challenges faced by consumers at retail locations. With Sommia, guests can overcome confusion and mismatch during wine selection through data-driven recommendations that align closely with individual tastes. The innovative approach ensures a smooth and satisfying purchasing experience without second-guessing.

How It Works

1. Taste and Evaluate: Attendees will rate their preferences after sampling red, white, and sparkling wines, allowing Sommia to visualize their taste profiles.
2. Personalized Recommendations: Based on individual preferences, Sommia will suggest ten wines from a selection of approximately 400 varieties.
3. AI Chat for In-Depth Queries: Attendees can engage in a Q&A with the AI to compare wines, ensuring a comprehensive understanding before making a purchase.

The Data Behind Sommia

Sommia is not just an ordinary recommendation engine; it is powered by a sophisticated algorithm that analyzes real-user data. It continuously learns from customer preferences and behaviors, leading to personalized recommendations that resonate strongly.

Core Features of Sommia:

• - Real-Time Learning: Using data from wine@'s extensive user base and analyzing buying patterns in real-time to deliver tailored wine suggestions.
• - Technical Wine Classification: AI categorizes wines based on origin, varietal, and vinification techniques, creating a structured database for optimal recommendations.
• - Optimized User Experience: From registration to tasting, evaluation, visualization, and recommendation, every aspect is designed to fit seamlessly into the event's flow.

Unique Experiences for Attendees

Sommia's presence will transform the wine tasting landscape:

• - AI-Powered Tastings: Participants will taste a selection of wines, discovering their unique preferences.
• - Interactive Map of Recommendations: Based on individual tastes, attendees will see suggested wines displayed on a venue map, enhancing the tasting adventure.
• - Conversational AI Assistance: Get personalized tips regarding wine characteristics, pairing with food, and optimal storage conditions through engaging dialogue with the AI.
• - Take Your Results Home: Guests can save their evaluation results on their smartphones for future reference, making it easy to compare and purchase wines later.

Goals of This Initiative

This project is a pivotal step in demonstrating how advanced AI can significantly enhance customer satisfaction in high-traffic retail environments. By accumulating and analyzing preference data, Sommia aims to inform better future wine selections and event designs, pioneering a crucial transformation in the wine retail experience.

Event Details

• - Location: Takashimaya Kyoto S.C. 7th Floor Event Hall
• - Address: 52 Shinmachi, Shijo-dori, Kawaramachi, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8520
• - Event Name: AI for New Encounters: Wai! Wai! Wine!…and more
• - Dates: November 18 (Tue) - November 24 (Mon public holiday)
• - Hours: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Final day closes at 6:00 PM)
• - Experience offered: AI wine tasting diagnostics (many tastings, evaluations, personalized recommendations, and AI chat)

About wine@ and Sommia

wine@ operates as a premier wine store and tasting bar, catering to wine enthusiasts ranging from novices to experts. Their mission is to facilitate access to high-quality wines at reasonable prices while utilizing the latest technology to enhance customer experiences. Sommia, as the AI sommelier, embodies this vision, providing tailored suggestions and insights based on extensive consumer data.

For more information on wine@ and the Sommia AI, visit: wine@ Official Website or contact:

• - Company Name: BroadEdge Wearlink, Inc.
• - Contact Number: TEL: 03-6452-5968
• - Email: [email protected]