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Tasting victory : the life and wines of the world's favourite sommelier

by Gérard Basset

This memoir charts the career of a world-champion sommelier, from school dropout to co-founding the Hotel du Vin chain. It details the rigorous preparation required to win the Best Sommelier of the World title and reflects on the evolution of British fine dining.

Accession 15804 ISBN 9781783528608 Publisher Unbound
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