June 2020 Reading & Tasting

Book

We're bringing books and wine together in this month's pick, a memoir by Victoria James, Wine Girl. Victoria is the youngest sommelier in the country, and in this book she not only dives into how she got to her elite status, but also the glamorous yet toxic restaurant industry. The inspiring story shows how Victoria broke away from an abusive childhood, finding her path in wine education. 

Wine

Prior to writing her memoir, Victoria published another book in 2017, Drink Pink: A Celebration of Rosé. So of course, we're going to pour some pink wine just in time for the nice weather. The book reveals the history of the popular springtime wine as well as some of Victoria's favorite producers. I'm drinking a pinot noir variety from the Willamette Valley in Oregon.