Wine Girl

In this raw and eloquent memoir, James recounts her journey of overcoming sexual assault and sexism while navigating a career in the restaurant industry, becoming America's youngest sommelier at the age of twenty-one. She vividly describes her experiences working in various upscale restaurants, dealing with unwelcome advances and crude remarks, before finally finding a fulfilling position at the Michelin-starred Cote, where she now serves as the beverage director. This compelling narrative showcases the resilience of a sommelier who persevered through challenges to excel in her field.