Wine Girl: The Trials and Triumphs of America's Youngest Sommelier

Wine Girl is a memoir of a young woman's journey through the glamorous but famously toxic restaurant world, tracing her path from abuse and trauma to leadership and success.

Victoria James became the country's youngest sommelier at just 21, selling hundreds and thousands of dollars worth of bottles during the day while also passing certification exams with flying colors.

However, she faced groping patrons, abusive bosses, and a trip to the hospital emergency room.

It took hitting bottom at a new restaurant for Victoria to re-emerge, clear-eyed and passionate, and proud leader of her own Michelin-starred restaurant.

This memoir is an inspiring love letter to the restorative effects of good wine and good hospitality, offering a unique perspective on the glittering but corrosive restaurant industry.