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Wine Girl: The Obstacles, Humiliations, and Triumphs of America's Youngest Sommelier

Victoria James
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Wine Girl: The Obstacles, Humiliations, and Triumphs of America's Youngest Sommelier

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2020

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Victoria James

Wine Girl: The Obstacles, Humiliations, and Triumphs of America's Youngest Sommelier

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 2000s

Topic
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Wine Girl: The Obstacles, Humiliations, and Triumphs of America's Youngest Sommelier by Victoria James chronicles the author's journey to becoming one of the country's youngest sommeliers. James navigates a male-dominated industry, facing challenges and personal adversities, while sharing her triumphs and the complexities of the wine world.

Inspirational

Challenging

Emotional

Informative

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.0

8,048 ratings

59%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

18%

Not a fan

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Wine Girl: The Obstacles, Humiliations, and Triumphs of America's Youngest Sommelier by Victoria James offers an inspiring insider's look at the wine industry. Readers appreciate its candid storytelling and engaging narrative, though some find it overly dramatic at times. James' resilience and passion shine through, making it a compelling read for wine enthusiasts and aspiring sommeliers alike.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Wine Girl: The Obstacles, Humiliations, and Triumphs of America's Youngest Sommelier?

Readers who relish Wine Girl by Victoria James are likely enthusiasts of memoirs, wine, and overcoming adversity. Fans of Cork Dork by Bianca Bosker or Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain will appreciate James's blend of personal story and industry insight into the wine world.

4.0

8,048 ratings

59%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

18%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 2000s

Topic
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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