Wine Girl

Name: Wine Girl
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780349726250
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A sommelier's tale of making it in the toxic world of fine dining

By Victoria James

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Wine Girl by Victoria James is a candid memoir detailing the author's journey from a challenging upbringing to becoming the youngest sommelier at a Michelin-starred restaurant. The book explores her passion for wine, the adversity she faced in the male-dominated industry, and the resilience she developed along the way. It's an inspiring story of perseverance, ambition, and triumph in the world of fine dining.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in a captivating journey through the competitive and often challenging world of fine dining and wine. The memoir offers a unique perspective from one of the youngest female sommeliers, blending personal struggles with the intoxicating allure of the wine industry. If you appreciate stories of resilience and ambition, this book is likely to resonate with you.

An affecting, captivating memoir from a young sommelier, struggling to succeed in the glamorous but notoriously toxic restaurant industry

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Winner of the Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards Drink Book Award 2021

Longlisted for the Andre Simon Food & Drink Book Awards 2020

'Hugely entertaining' — Jay Rayner

'A brilliantly Bourdain-ish tale of a young woman making her way through the sexist American fine-dining world' — Observer

Aged twenty-one, Victoria James was named the US's youngest sommelier, working in Michelin-starred restaurants, serving the finest wines.

The groping patrons she learned to handle, but, behind the scenes, the world of high-end dining was a mess of fractious relationships and unacknowledged abuse. It would take hitting rock-bottom for Victoria to find her way back to the industry she adores.

Wine Girl is the memoir of a young woman breaking free from her traumatic childhood. It's the story of overcoming a notoriously misogynistic business, and of the restorative power of a glass of wine with friends.

'Addictive' — Stylist

'A must-read' — Daily Telegraph

'I glugged at the gossipy bits and sipped at the sad parts . . . you'll raise a glass to her extraordinary resilience' — Sunday Times

NOW WITH EXCLUSIVE ADDITIONAL CONTENT: WINE PAIRING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EACH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK

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Wine Girl by Victoria James has been praised for its gripping and resilient narrative about a young sommelier's journey in the challenging and often toxic restaurant industry. Reviewers highlight the book's mix of humour, grit, and candour, likening it to Anthony Bourdain's exposé of the culinary world. Its exploration of sexual harassment and gender politics in fine dining comes through a compelling personal story that remains both uplifting and a clarion call for change.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349726250

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 March 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Fleet

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 124.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Victoria James has worked in restaurants since she was thirteen. She was certified as a sommelier when she was twenty-one, making her the youngest sommelier in the country and has appeared on both Forbes and Zagat's "30 Under 30" lists. She has worked at some of the most prestigious restaurants in New York City, including Marea and Aureole. Currently, she is the Beverage Director and partner at Cote, a Michelin-starred hot spot in the Flatiron district of New York.