A sommelier recounts her unconventional education in the world of wine in this informative memoir and guide.

Unlike most soon-to-be college graduates, Kara Joseph was fascinated by wine. It had nothing to do with the penny wine nights at the local pub. There was something about wine that she couldn’t explain. It called to her. It brought people together. That beguiling sense of mystery led her to become a sommelier, taking on Napa Valley and New York City, and finding the answers in wine she desperately yearned to discover.

Kara’s journey into the world of wine brought adventures, struggles, and an insatiable desire to understand why wine was more than just a drink. IfWine Could Talk interweaves Kara’s personal story with answers to all your wine questions.

Follow Kara’s challenging but rewarding path as she shares the soul of the vine. Pour yourself a glass and begin your own journey of discovering the wonders and subtle delights of wine.

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